All articles tagged with #adventure travel
Art Ulene, an 89-year-old retired gynecologist and former NBC medical correspondent, is training to summit Mount Kilimanjaro on his 90th birthday, planning a 13-day high-altitude trek with a guide and porters to become the oldest person ever to reach the summit and to demonstrate that health and possibility—not age—define aging.
The article highlights ten exciting tours and adventures for experiencing the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, including astrophotography trips in Spain, geothermal pool viewing in Iceland, wildlife watching in northern Spain, and cultural explorations in Spain's Basque Country and Madrid, offering a variety of unique and memorable ways to witness this celestial event.
The article highlights 12 cozy Airbnb stays in U.S. mountain towns, perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers. These unique accommodations range from a Scandinavian-style cabin in Alaska to a geodesic dome in Wyoming, offering proximity to trails, ski slopes, and stunning natural landscapes. Each location provides a distinctive experience, such as stargazing in Texas or exploring sustainable living in a New Mexico Earthship. The article emphasizes the blend of comfort and adventure, encouraging travelers to explore these picturesque destinations.
The missing OceanGate Titan submersible, which catered to wealthy thrill-seekers, took on extreme risks and skirted established norms, according to lawsuits, expert warnings, and a reporter's concerns. The vessel, which took tourists to the crushing depths of the ocean, is now missing with five people aboard who may have only hours of oxygen left. Despite safety concerns, extreme tourism continues to attract adventurers who are willing to take risks for once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
A CBS reporter who rode the Titan submersible last year described some of its parts as "less sophisticated" and "jerry-rigged." The submersible, which is owned by OceanGate, vanished off the coast of Canada this week with five people inside. The reporter's account has drawn attention because of the snags it hit along the way, including getting "lost" for a few hours and not being able to find the wreckage of the Titanic during one of the dives. The submersible has "about 40 hours of breathable air left," according to the US Coast Guard.