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The Balkan Peaks Trip - Cedar Path

THE BALKAN PEAKS HIKING TRIP

    Join a bunch of bad*ss women on an epic journey journey through the spectacular Balkan mountains and villages with our partners at Cedar Path Expeditions.
    
    Explore the rugged wild beauty and glorious mountain peaks of the Western Balkans. We will hike along shepherd paths through mountain terrain in three countries- Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro. Each morning will start with a mindfulness meditation before we head off to unveil breathtaking alpine vistas, crystal-clear lakes, waterfalls, and remote villages. Each night we will be immersed in the local culture while staying at charming mountain guesthouses with time for reflection and connection. This once inaccessible hidden treasure, promises us an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience like no other.

    Join us on the Balkan Peaks Hiking Trips and reserve your spot on this hiking adventure HERE!

    Everyone At the Table - Puglia Cooking workshop

    COOKING PUGLIA WORKSHOP | EVERYONE AT THE TABLE

      Join Julie Marr & Francesco Creanza of Everyone at the Table, in 2025 to cook, eat, learn and share in Puglia during this hands-on culinary workshop.
      
      This 4-day workshop is for those people who want to roll up their sleeves and have a hands-on learning experience, making all the traditional foods that Puglia is famous for.

      Mornings will be spent in our workshop kitchen mastering the art of orecchiette pasta making, taralli, cheese making, preserving sotto olio vegetables, wild herb liquors, jams and sweets. We will enjoy long table lunches featuring the fruits of our labours, paired with local wines.
      We have chosen May to host this workshop because there are so many exciting things happening in the fields and at the markets. Wild asparagus and fennel fronds, the first artichokes, fava beans and peas, tender greens, and strawberries all are making the seasonal debut.

      Unlike some of our other workshops, Cooking Puglia is best suited to those who have a passion for cooking and a bit of experience in the kitchen. Most of our time together will focus on choosing the very best ingredients we can find and then using traditional cooking techniques to turn those ingredients into delicious dishes for our long-table meals. After our morning cooking sessions, our afternoons will be spent visiting local farms, foraging for wild herbs used both for culinary dishes and medicinal purposes and visiting a friend’s olive grove to do an olive oil tasting and an aperitivo beneath the trees.

      We hope that this will be an opportunity to learn new recipes and techniques that will inspire you to gather friends and family around the table wherever it is that you call home.

      Upcoming dates: May 3-6th, 2025

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      PRESERVING PUGLIA CULINARY WORKSHOP | E.A.T.

        Join Julie Marr & Francesco Creanza of Everyone at the Table, in 2025 to cook, eat, learn, and share in Puglia during this culinary workshop.
        Our most in-depth workshop is where we explore the food culture of the South and spend our time with the food artisans and historians that are preserving not just recipes but a very unique way of life. The food we cook comes from recipes passed down to us from our family and friends and we have the opportunity to spend time with, learn from and gather around the table with these special people in the course of this hands-on workshop.

        We have chosen November to host this workshop because there are so many exciting things happening at the markets with wild mushrooms, sweet olives, artichokes, quince, persimmon, cime di rapa, and other greens are all making their seasonal debut. This is also the season for heading into the olive groves for the annual harvest of the olives and to press them into oil. Witnessing this process and then tasting the new oils a life-changing experience for those who love food and cooking.

        For four days, we will explore the role that preserving foods plays in maintaining the cultural identity and traditions for the people of Puglia. By visiting with locals who bake the bread, grow and press the olives into oil and tend their flocks, cooking communal meals and eating in small local restaurants we will immerse ourselves in the connection between the land, tradition and contemporary Italian food culture.

        Preserving Puglia Dates: Oct 29-Nov 1st, 2025

        Discover a new species of moth - Peruvian Amazon

        BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST IN THE PERUVIAN AMAZON

          A Rewarding Trip to Peru’s Amazon If you are anything like us Wordly Girlies, you are likely interested in wildlife, conservation and cool, remote locations! One of the things we also always seek out when travelling is how we can support or give back to the communities or places we visit. During a recent trip to the Peruvian Amazon, both me (newbie Jenn here, hello!) and Keri experienced a taste of what it’s like to be a citizen scientist with Rainforest Expeditions.  Located in the remote rainforest along the Tambopata River, ecolodges Posadas Amazonas, Refugio Amazonas and the Tambopata Research Centre offer guests the ability to learn about and take part in wildlife conservation efforts through Wired Amazon projects designed and implemented by Rainforest Expeditions.  Here are 6 super cool projects where anyone can take part! So, we did this exercise in the pouring rain but, hey, that’s the rainforest for you! One of the coolest things about setting up traps is that once home, besides being able to see the footage, volunteers can virtually assist with the tracking and identification program of jaguars and other species via the Amazon Cam Tambopata. Using over 100 camera traps, one can help note jaguar spot patterns from the comfort of home! Spot patterns are unique, much like fingerprints and through this project on Zooniverse, volunteers can choose from a list of identifiers to help them recognize different animals. The more inputs, the better. 4. Become an expert in Harpy Eagle behaviour! If… Read More »BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST IN THE PERUVIAN AMAZON

          Adventure Travel Conservation Fund

          FINISTERRA JOINS THE ADVENTURE TRAVEL CONSERVATION FUND

            by Jenn Smith Nelson Finisterra Travel Forwards Global Conservation Efforts By Joining the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (ATCF). ATCF members provide direct funding to support natural and cultural projectsin worldwide destinations July 10, 2024— Finisterra Travel is proud to announce their membership in the Adventure TravelConservation Fund (ATCF), an international nonprofit focused on funding on-the-ground conservationprojects around the world. The ATCF provides members in the travel and outdoor industry an avenue todirectly support projects that are critical to protecting the future of adventure travel. “Adventure and outdoor organizations have an opportunity to come together as members of the ATCF toprotect international travel destinations where we all love to explore, learn and play,” says Soraya Shattuck,ATCF Executive Director. “Without the conservation of these unique environments, cultures andcommunities, we risk losing the very experiences that we seek when we travel.” The adventure tourism industry is highly dependent on conserving the world’s natural and culturalresources, which is why Finisterra Travel and ATCF members from across the globe are uniting to protectthreatened communities, cultures and wild places for current and future generations. Once a year, theATCF awards grants to organizations seeking conservation funding. Grant recipients are nominated andvoted on by members of ATCF, whose membership dues fund the chosen conservation projects.“The adventure travel community has the power, the resources, and the responsibility to make anincredible impact on the world,” said outdoor industry pioneer Steve Barker, Founder of Eagle Creek andATCF Board Chair. “Through ATCF, companies around the globe unite their influence and passion to… Read More »FINISTERRA JOINS THE ADVENTURE TRAVEL CONSERVATION FUND

            Close-up of a Mountain Gorilla in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest during a Uganda wildlife tour.

            UGANDA WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

              Experience this Uganda Wildlife Adventure and travel around this extraordinary country a this 11-day safari.
              
              Your adventure starts on a high with a visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, getting you up close with one of Africa’s Big 5 heavyweights. At Murchison Falls National Park, engage in thrilling wildlife encounters during game drives and boat cruises on River Nile. Proceed to Kibale Forest, where walks into the lush forest bring you into contact with a variety of birds and primates, including our delightful cousins, Chimpanzees!

              In Queen Elizabeth National Park – an enchanting Savanah paradise, you will encounter a variety of animals and birds in a scenic wildlife experience including a boat ride on the Kazinga Channel. Your safari ends on a high as you visit Bwindi Impenetrable’s thick rain forests offering a wide variety of tree species – a habitat for man’s closest rare primates – the mountain gorillas. Bwindi is home to roughly 480 mountain gorillas, which is half of the world’s remaining population and your chance of encountering a group is approximately 99 percent. Staring into the deep brown pensive eyes of these gentle giants is a truly magical, yet humbling experience.

              Destinations Visited; Entebbe, Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks plus Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

              Contact us for custom tour details! Please note that this is a Sample Itinerary and can be altered to best suit your travel needs.

              Multicolored Tanager - Birdwatching Colombia tour

              COLOMBIA BIRDING TOUR

                Travel with a birdwatching expert on an unforgettable journey through Colombia’s Coffee Region, a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The Central Andes are shaped by dramatic landscapes, from misty cloud forests and fertile coffee plantations to the high-altitude páramo of Los Nevados National Park. With its rich volcanic soils and diverse microclimates, the region sustains an extraordinary array of wildlife, including rare and endemic bird species found nowhere else in the world.

                On this adventure, you’ll traverse ecosystems teeming with colourful hummingbirds, striking tanagers and elusive raptors, each uniquely adapted to the varying elevations and habitats. From the lush forests of Rio Blanco and Tinamú to the rugged cliffs of Nido del Cóndor, where the Andean Condor soars, every destination offers unforgettable encounters with Colombia’s remarkable avian life. You’ll experience the expertise of both a lead guide and local guides at every location, ensuring a deeply immersive and knowledgeable exploration of the region.

                Beyond its natural wonders, this region is also a cultural and conservation hub. Sustainable coffee farming practices support both biodiversity and local communities, offering visitors a chance to experience Colombia’s world-renowned coffee heritage while contributing to vital conservation efforts. Whether exploring the serene beauty of the highlands or immersing yourself in the rhythms of nature, this expedition promises a deep connection to one of the world’s most exciting emerging wildlife destinations.

                Contact us for a custom trip for you and your birding friends!

                Meridian Diving Adventure - Raja Ampat, Indonesia

                RAJA AMPAT DIVING ADVENTURE

                  For all scuba divers, it is the number one bucket list dive resort holiday. Raja Ampat, Indonesia is located in the heart of the coral triangle. Known as the epicentre of marine biodiversity and host to over 80% of all the world’s coral species. No Seasons – Good diving all year around. The variety of dive sites ensure there is something for everyone, from macro photographers to Manta Ray lovers, and from beginners to experienced divers.

                  Located between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, the Indonesian Seas are the place of immense water exchange. The water exchange is known as the Indonesian Throughflow and flows from the Pacific through to the lower Indian Ocean. This flow delivers eggs and larvae to the reefs of Indonesia and travels over the complex underwater topography creating great upwellings of nutrient-rich cold water. A veritable life source, and after a holiday in these waters you will go home with a renewed sense of life yourself.

                  Trust us, no two dives are ever the same in Raja Ampat. Click HERE for a glimpse into Raja Ampat.

                  Contact us for dates and rates.

                  Silver Back Gorilla - Kenya & Uganda Wildlife Adventure

                  KENYA & UGANDA WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

                    This Kenya & Uganda wildlife adventure is a nature lover’s dream tour combining gorilla and chimpanzee tracking in addition to incredible game drives!
                    
                    Kenya and Uganda’s dramatic geography has resulted in a great range of natural habitats, harbouring a huge variety of wildlife. Both on and off the tourist routes, you’ll find warmth and openness, and an abundance of spectacular scenery from rolling savanna dotted with Maasai herds and wild animals to the dense forests full of primates swinging and birds singing. Spending time with these majestic, vulnerable creatures, is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

                    Track the “Big 5” across the endless plains of Kenya’s Maasai Mara to the unique ecosystem of several incredible Rift Valley lakes. Your driver/guides are experts at tracking wildlife so keep your cameras handy. In Uganda, you will have the experience of a lifetime opportunity to spend an hour with the majestic Mountain Gorillas as well as chimpanzees.

                    Contact us for custom tour details! Please note that this is a Sample Itinerary and can be altered to best suit your travel needs.