An AC member turned a year older, so you know what that means: another edition of Behind the Blog! Birthday girl @DiegosDaughter dishes on her travel bucket list, favorite travel hacks, and why she’ll never drink coffee on a plane. AC: What’s your all-time favorite city? @Diegosdaughter: I’m such a city person, so naturally my... Continue Reading →
The only travel debit card you will ever need
If you travel internationally and like the idea of having local currency on-hand but don’t like to pay exorbitant ATM fees, your wallet is probably missing one thing… the Schwab Bank High Yield Investor Checking Account debit card. How does it work? We’re so glad you asked! Here are the benefits in a nutshell: Reimbursement... Continue Reading →
15 things we love about Asheville
Nestled in Western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains is the city of Asheville— a mecca for outdoorspeople, zythophiles, artists, and spiritual gangsters alike. Brew City, U.S.A. is a rightfully-earned monicker for this little city with a big appetite for craft brewing (30+ breweries in total, to be exact) and its progressive, laid-back mountain vibe and... Continue Reading →
15 best things to do in Hamburg
Germany’s second largest city is an oft-overlooked European holiday destination that you may have not even heard of until the recent G20 Summit. But don’t be fooled by Hamburg’s industrial vibe. This major port city may be one of the world’s top shipping and logistics hubs, but what it lacks in clout it makes up... Continue Reading →
Five days in Guatemala and five lessons learned
Top of the morning to you, runway chasers! If you read our post on packing essentials then you’re somewhat familiar with the backstory of our recent Guatemala trip. If you didn’t, be a pal and give it a peep after you’re done here, but in summation: Guatemalan friend from Miami extends invitation to Adventure Club... Continue Reading →
Sailing South Croatia- 10 tips you need to know before embarking on Yacht Week
Happy Tuesday, runway chasers! @CobraEscobar and @LauritaCambios here. A few years ago at this time 59 yachts, 520 yacht weekers from 27 countries were setting sail through the Adriatic Sea to the southern islands of Croatia on Yacht Week. Both of us were among these yacht weekers. For those of you familiar with this famed floating... Continue Reading →
Packing Mission: Possible, the Guatemala edition
Hola runway chasers! We just got back from an amazing trip to Guatemala a couple weeks ago and we have so much exciting stuff to share with you guys! While a more traditional blog post with Guatemala recommendations, a recap of our itinerary, and travel tips is currently in the works, we felt that our... Continue Reading →
Visiting the planet’s most prolific coffee region
The world’s best cup of Joe is more likely named Jose, as it most likely comes from a country that is very near and dear to our hearts: Colombia. Coffee runs through the veins of all Adventure Club members, and in large amounts. So if you’re a coffee lover like we are, the idea of... Continue Reading →
10 things you should know before booking your trip to Dubai
A couple years ago (before jetting off to the Persian Gulf was trendy, if we may) @LauritaCambios and @CobraEscobar booked a Thanksgiving trip to the largest city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—the extravagant cosmopolitan mecca known as Dubai. Here is what they knew: Dubai is the capital of Dubai Emirate, one of the seven emirates which constitute... Continue Reading →
Best of: Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires boasts the world’s best cuts of meat, most exquisite wines, and highest prevalence of tango (and soccer) virtuosos per city block. But the allure of Argentina’s capital city extends well beyond its famed cliches. Often referred to as "the Paris of South America,” Buenos Aires is a city that marries Belle Epoque with... Continue Reading →
Austin: Keeping things weird and making group trips bearable
Howdy, friends of the blog! As the iconic and often-Instagrammed mural in between Austin’s Bouldin and Travis Heights neighborhood reads: Greetings from Austin! The Live Music Capital of the World has been keeping the Adventure Club weird ever since our first trip way back in 2011 (@DiegosDaughter is an original ACL groupie), and between the... Continue Reading →
Spain’s capital city, in superlatives
Hello world, @DiegosDaughter here. This week we’re coming in hot with a post on Madrid... the land of tapas, Goya and flamenco. Madrid’s blue-skied, cheery demeanor has its Mediterranean coordinates to thank, and its people are equal parts fiercely passionate and easygoing. Its buildings are austere yet elegant, and the city’s broad expanse of winding... Continue Reading →
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