What It’s REALLY Like Inside the Amazon Jungle
By Emma Smith, Back Track Adventure Consultant There’s South America which brings to mind all the iconic images of Machu Picchu, meandering llama, colourful ponchos…
Read MoreZambia African Safari Q&A
Just back from 11 days in the wilds of Southern Africa's Zambia, we put the spotlight on our Adventure Consultant, Naomi Zerner, for her tips…
Read MoreWhat we eat when trekking the world
By Ray Baker, trek leader When you are at home, you control what you eat and when! But when trekking, whether it is in Nepal,…
Read MoreThe Diary of a Kokoda Trekker
by Prue Barker Prue decided to accept the challenge—personally and physically—and take on the Kokoda Track. Prue kept a diary on her trekking days and is proud to…
Read MoreTrekking Kokoda with Team 6 and my brother
By Karen Chapman A life-shattering event led me to the Kokoda Track… and drove me all the way to the finish line. My youngest brother…
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My Five Favourite Off-The-Beaten-Track Experiences
Clare Davissen, our Sales & Tours Manager, shares her favourite off-the-beaten-track experiences. I’m not sure about you but when I’m on holiday I like to…
Read MoreHimalaya Trek Day-by-Day Diary
Ray Baker is our Director & Trek Leader, and recounts his day-by-day trekking the Indian Himalaya in 2015. Above sea level: Brisbane: 27m Pin Parvati…
Read MoreHow to prepare for a challenging grade trek
Our Director & Trek Leader, Ray Baker, offers some advice on preparing for a challenging grade trek. Let me define ‘challenging’– physically and mentally. Physically:…
Read MoreHow times change … serving time in the Outer Hebrides
Brian C. Kay of North Lakes was amazed to see Back Track Adventures and Wild Earth's small ship cruises visiting St Kilda on our Scotland in…
Read MoreAntarctica Q&A
Leanne took a trip to Antarctica in December 2016 and we asked her about her awesome trip! Q: How did seeing Antarctica change the way…
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