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around the world
Welcome to the Pathways blog - we’ll update this page with new posts every few weeks that include travel updates, trip tips and insights into where we go and what we do. We can’t wait to travel with you!
8 locals we love
The beautiful scenery, interesting towns and historic monuments that you’ll discover with your group are unforgettable. For us, it’s the people who are at the heart of a Pathways experience – from your fellow travelers and enthusiastic guides to our knowledgeable and thoughtful partners and all local folks along the way. It’s the people who really make the Pathways experience unique.
Here are a few of our favorite local partners from Italy to Argentina, who we’ve become close friends with over the years.
10 reasons we love slovenia & croatia
In Slovenia, discover the trendy capital of Ljubljana and explore the heart of the Julian Alps & Triglav National Park. In Croatia, get off the beaten path and enjoy Istria’s untouched hilltop towns and dramatic, rocky coastline. Here are 10 reasons why we think Slovenia & Croatia are two of the most beautiful, welcoming & interesting places in all of Europe.
top 5 honeymoons with pathways
Posted December 3, 2020
An active, luxury honeymoon with Pathways is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. We are here to help you celebrate the love you have for each other and the love that you have for shared adventure in unique places around the world. Here are our top honeymoon destinations.
10 reasons why we love argentina
Posted November 19, 2020
Our trips in Argentina are the perfect combination of exciting adventure, relaxation, luxury and authenticity. From remote Patagonia to energetic Buenos Aires and from romantic Mendoza to end-of-the-world Ushuaia, you'll quickly discover how special & unique this country is and you'll never want to leave . . .
guided private trips
Posted November 12, 2020
Your group, your dates, your amazing adventure. We'll take care of all the details so that you don't have to. For our private trips, we'll work with you to tailor and customize your itinerary to the needs and desires of your specific group. You'll have a personal, local hiking guide who will help you experience the culture, history and beauty of trails you're hiking on and the places that you're exploring.
your impact makes a difference
Posted November 5, 2020
Taking care of our world and giving back to the environment and communities we visit are of the utmost importance to us. When you travel with Pathways, you’re gaining a life-changing experience and you’re also giving back to the world. Your impact makes a difference. Here are a few ways in which we’re trying to help.
hiking hut to hut with pathways
Posted October 8, 2020
One of the best ways to see some of the most beautiful mountains in the world is to venture on a hut to hut or inn to inn trek with Pathways. By hiking from point to point, you're able to see these mountains, meadows, glaciers and trails from an up-close and unique perspective.
9 favorite swimming spots
Posted October 1, 2020
From the glacial lagoons of Argentina to the high alpine lakes of the Dolomites, one of our favorite activities after a long hike is to find a perfectly placed body of water to plunge into to cool off and refresh. Here are some of our favorites from our adventures over the past few years.
6 favorite & most popular trips
Posted September 24, 2020
Though we are all still uncertain when we"ll be able to travel internationally again,
we are confident that when it returns, adventure travel will be more meaningful than ever before. At Pathways, we can’t wait to get you back out there in your hiking boots, exploring those special, less discovered, incredibly beautiful places around the world that we love so much.
7 reasons to travel self-guided with pathways
Posted September 17, 2020
From experiencing the dramatic landscapes of Argentina to swimming in the bright blue waters of the Azores; from exploring the beautiful fjords & trails of Norway, to discovering the colorful culture of South Africa, Pathways organizes unique self-guided itineraries all around the world.
8 reasons why we love norway
Posted September 10, 2020
Rocky, rugged mountains, wild landscapes, turquoise lakes, friendly locals, spectacular fjords, roaring waterfalls, remote islands and charming villages. What’s not to love? Here are a few of our favorite things about magical, majestic Norway.
6 reasons to visit the azores
Posted September 3, 2020
The beauty of the Azores is overwhelming and unlike anywhere else in the world. From hiking up a volcano to tasting wine at a UNESCO World Heritage site; from whale watching & kayaking to swimming & sailing; from enjoying delicious seafood to watching the fiery sunsets each evening, the Azores have so much to offer the active traveler.
5 reasons to visit south africa
Posted August 27, 2020
Our South Africa itineraries combine cosmopolitan Cape Town, the untamed landscapes & wildlife of the Amakhala Game Reserve, lush vineyards & farmlands of the Winelands region, incredible cuisine and exceptional, off-the-beaten path hiking throughout.From the mountaintop views, the wildlife on safari, the winelands and beaches, you’ll quickly fall in love with this region.
10 favorite places to eat
Posted August 18, 2020
Though hiking is at the core of everything we do, we also love to eat great food & drink great wine - we believe it’s incredibly important for the overall experience to be immersed in the culture and cuisine of the place you're visiting. From a home-hosted lunch in the heart of the Dolomites to the best ice cream in Slovenia, here is a list of our 10 favorite places to eat around the world. Enjoy!
7 favorite hotels in northern italy
Posted July 23, 2020
Infinity pools with unobstructed views of the Alps, high mountain huts nestled in the middle of the Dolomites, unique, family-run inns that make you feel right at home, hearty homemade breakfasts, perfectly placed balconies for prime sunset viewing and more. Read about some of our favorite hotels, inns, huts & lodges throughout Northern Italy.
10 FAVORITE TRAILS around the world
Posted July 9, 2020
This was a hard list to narrow down as we have so many favorite trails from our trips around the world - but here are our top hikes from Norway to the Azores; South Africa to Argentina and a few places in between.
new video - why we love to travel
Posted July 2, 2020
As we wait for the world to open up to us again, it's been fun to reflect back on some of our past trips around the world - from Argentina to Slovenia; the Azores to Italy, and everywhere in between. We can't wait for all our future adventures. For some beautiful images and travel inspiration, check out our most recent video.
highlight on colorful colorado
Posted June 16, 2020
Being based in beautiful Boulder, Colorado has allowed us to become experts in exploring our stunning state - we are lucky to have access to some of the best hiking trails in our backyard. Within driving distance from Boulder are two of Colorado’s most stunning, charming and active mountain towns in the state - Telluride & Crested Butte.
listening, learning & committing
Posted June 5, 2020
We built Pathways to explore the world, connect with people and to positively impact the environment and the communities that we discover together; to hear stories from people all around the world and to engage with and learn from those who offer different perspectives than our own. We believe that traveling and exploring the outdoors strengthens our connections with each other and makes the world better. Racism has no place in our world and we cannot ignore the inequalities that the Black community continues to face.
7 favorite hotels in argentina
Posted May 20, 2020
Lakeside lodges accessible only by foot or by boat, trendy hotels in the heart of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, romantic & relaxing retreats in Mendoza’s wine country, remote estates with breathtaking views and incredible, local cuisine throughout. Read about some of our favorite hotels, inns, huts & lodges throughout Patagonia & Mendoza.
7 places we can’t wait to revisit
Posted May 6, 2020
From Slovenia & Switzerland to Argentina & the Azores, we can't wait for the day when we're all on the trail sharing adventures together again. While we wait for the world to fully open back up to us, we wanted to share some of our favorite and most popular Pathways destinations over the years - we hope you'll find inspiration in these journeys.
8 ways to connect remotely
Posted April 16, 2020
While we wait for the world to open up again to us, we've compiled our recommendations on how to connect to travel, entertain yourselves beyond social media & news scrolling, reignite your wanderlust and think ahead to your next trip. Our list includes ideas like a virtual museum visit to the Louvre, viewing penguins at the Aquarium of the Pacific, recipes for our favorite international cocktails, compiling that travel photo book and more.