| All you need to know about a specific destination is | | | | This is the part of the game where find real time info |
| available on the net. All you have to do is to type in | | | | about: Communications; Transfers; Documents; Health |
| Google its name and that's it! | | | | and Safety; Weather |
| The problem is the "Pollution" of travel websites with | | | | The best sources of information are: |
| multiple sources of information that could confuse | | | | * Search engines (Type the name of the destination |
| you by providing the same info in different ways. | | | | + travel guide) |
| With this professional step by step process, you will | | | | * Magazines, guide books |
| be able to search, compare and choose your next | | | | * Travel blogs |
| adventure experience easily and quickly. | | | | * Review sites like Tripadvisor |
| The key elements to consider are: | | | | * Video trips from Youtube |
| 1. Define what type of activity to practice | | | | * Pictures from Flickr |
| 2. Where practice the activity | | | | * Forum and message boards to read the |
| 3. Find detailed info on that destination | | | | experiences of other people that have visited your |
| 4. Join together the info and plan the trip | | | | next destination. |
| 5. Choose a good service providers | | | | 4. Another little step and the game is done! |
| 1. The first thing to consider is to define what | | | | Now you need to coordinate the facilities and |
| activity you want to do. | | | | services to arrive in your destinations. |
| Adventure travels require a better definition of these | | | | So search for flights, buy the right insurance and |
| element because you have to consider: | | | | pack the right gear. |
| * The availability in that location | | | | Be sure to pack at least these: |
| * Verify your physical preparation | | | | * Bathing suit |
| * Know all the risks | | | | * Batteries |
| * Practice it in the right season | | | | * Boots |
| The main activities considered "Adventurous" are: | | | | * Bug repellent |
| Outdoor activities: | | | | * Camera |
| * Hiking or Trekking | | | | * Rain poncho |
| * Mountain biking | | | | * Shorts |
| * Backpacking | | | | * Socks |
| * Winter sports | | | | * Sun glasses |
| There are also other "less risky" activities like Bird | | | | * Torch |
| watching; scuba diving and ecotourism in general. | | | | 5. If you travel in remote destinations (where exactly |
| 2. The second step is to choose a great destination | | | | the adventure is), it's better to contact a local tour |
| where practice your activity. | | | | operator. |
| If You don't have in mind exactly where to go, you | | | | To choose the best, just look at these aspects: |
| should use some tips and suggestions from: | | | | * Read their trip dossier |
| * Your friends, family or social network. | | | | * Verify their environment standards |
| * A travel agent | | | | * Evaluate their customer service |
| * Travel websites or blogs | | | | * Read their safety policy |
| * Google | | | | * Search for negative reviews on the net |
| * Travel 2.0 websites (A facebook like website with | | | | Once you have finished your trip planning...put |
| social communities and support groups) | | | | batteries in your camera, train your legs and enjoy |
| 3. Now you know what to do and where to do | | | | your next vacation! |
| it...let's go find detailed info to build your trip plan. | | | | |