Understanding and Buying Travel Insurance

Understanding and Buying Travel Insurance

Author: Kit Parks August 7, 2025 Duration: 53:03

Join host Kit Parks as we explore the globe one step, pedal, and paddle stroke at a time on the Active Travel Adventures podcast. This isn't about elite endurance; it's about accessible, multi-day journeys that connect you deeply to a landscape and its culture. Each episode dives into the specifics of a single trip, whether it's a renowned long-distance trek, a scenic coastal bike tour, or a serene paddling expedition. You'll hear practical details about terrain, daily distances, and the unique cultural encounters that naturally happen when you travel this way. The focus is on adventures that are achievable for anyone who is reasonably fit and willing to prepare, proving that transformative travel doesn't require superhuman effort. Tune in for honest conversations, logistical insights, and the genuine inspiration needed to move a dream trip from your imagination to your calendar. This podcast is your guide to experiencing the world actively, at a pace that lets you truly absorb it.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Active Travel Adventures podcast I Inspiring Multi-Day Adventure Trips Around the World
Podcast Episodes
Hiking Guide:  What to Do if your Get Lost in the Woods [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:17
Many of you are familiar with the disappearance of Gerry Largay, trail name Inchworm. In 2013, Gerry went missing near Stratton Maine on her thru hike of the Appalachian Trail. After Maine's most extensive search in thei…
Bear Safety Tips for Hikers and Backpackers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:14
Learn how to hike and backpack safely in bear country plus how to determine whether a bear is a black bear or a brown (grizzly). You'll learn what to do if you are attacked by a bear. How you respond is DIFFERENT dependi…
Lightning Safety Tips for Hikers and Bikers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:19
Learn what to do when you are threatened by lightning, especially if you are caught exposed outdoors including the proper safety position and what to do if someone gets hit by lightning. You'll also learn what constitute…
Climbing Kilimanjaro : Trek Africa's Highest Mountain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:59
Have you dreamed about climbing Africa's tallest mountain in Tanzania: Mount Kilimanjaro? Join Kit as she interviews Damon about he and his wife and friends successful summit of Kili on the Lemosho Route, the prettiest r…
10 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Campsite [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:29
Learn the secrets to choosing the best campsite for your next outdoor adventure! There are ten things to consider before you set up camp to make sure you are safe and comfortable. Listen to today's episode to get the sco…
How to Cross Rivers Safely While Hiking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:20
Learn how to safely cross rivers while hiking with expert tips on gear, technique, and decision-making. Avoid one of the top causes of trail deaths with these essential tips. Crossing rivers may not seem as frightening a…
How to Save Money FOR Travel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:12
Learn new ways to save money for your next adventure! Today's episode teaches you areas that you can tap into to build your travel savings account (or any saving account for that matter). You'll learn ways to spend less,…
Learn How to Backpack [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:15
I learned how to backpack after the age of 50, when at the time, I didn't even hike. Which means if I can do it, so can YOU! I've now been backpacking over a dozen years and have compiled a system of the best practices t…
12 Ways to Avoid Solo Supplements [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:17
Today we learn how to avoid the dreaded single supplements that can add up to as much as 100% of the cost of your adventure! Discover the 12 ways to waive or reduce the dreaded solo supplement add on fees. We cover: What…