Video: You Will Remember Chile

Shot as a promotional video for the South American country of Chile, this clip does its job very well. With its stunning images of Patagonia and the Atacama Desert is paints an alluring picture of everything that Chile has to offer for adventure travelers. Whether you want to go climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, or horseback riding, Chile can accommodate, and offer so much more. It is one of my favorite destinations in South America, and would highly recommend to anyone.

If you do choose to go, Mountain Travel Sobek can help. They have several great itineraries that are focused on Chile that can introduce you to the wonders that that country has to offer.

Nat Geo Presents Holiday Gifts for the Adventurer in Your Life

Now that December is here, the holidays are just around the corner, which probably means that you're searching for the perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiast or adventurer in your life. Why not let National Geographic help you find just the right thing to put under their tree this year?

Nat Geo has just published it's holiday shopping guide for 2015, with some great suggestions that are sure to be popular with your outdoor explorer. Some of the products that get the nod include the Pace Norviz Reflective Top from Helly Hansen, which is zip-necked activewear top that becomes highly reflective in low light conditions. The Danner Jag Steel boot is recommended for its retro look, comfort, and lightweight, while the Filson Meridian duffle is a great option for use on those short, weekend escapes. Other gift options include new running shoes from New Balance, a down-insulated pull-over from Patagonia, and an ultralight stuff pack from Osprey.

You'll find items on the list for every budget and lifestyle, ranging from high end watches and cameras, down to simple – but highly useful – items that don't cost much at all. Most of the items on the list will definitely be highly coveted by the outdoorsman or woman in your life, and will provide them with something that will be of use for many years to come.

If Santa is reading this blog post, I'd certainly enjoy finding the new Suunto Traverse under my tree this year. That, and a puppy.

Video: Iceland From Above

Iceland is a country that never fails to captivate. It is a land filled with remote, wild destinations that are stunningly beautiful to behold. This video is a good reminder of that, giving us a bird's eye view of some of the more spectacular locations that the country has to offer. This is 4+ minutes of pure bliss that will once again leave you longing to visit this place yourself. And when you're ready to do just that, Mountain Travel Sobek can help take you there. Check out their options for visiting Iceland here.

ICELAND from ABOVE - Aerial highlight video taken from all around Iceland from Paul Weeks on Vimeo.

On The Road Again - Heading to the Caribbean

Just a quick note to let everyone know that I'll be traveling again over the next few days. I'm headed to Antiqua and Barbuda on assignment. While there, I'll be exploring everything these Caribbean islands have to offer in terms of adventure, while of course soaking up a bit of sun in the process.

That means there likely won't be any updates for the remainder of the week, although I'll be back to my normal posting schedule next Monday. In the meantime, take the opportunity for the remainder of this week and the weekend ahead, to get outside and enjoy some of your own adventures too. Fall is starting to run short here in the northern hemisphere, and we should take advantage of it while we can.

Back soon!

Video: A Journey Through the Galapagos Islands

With their stunning natural beauty and dizzying array of wildlife, the Galapagos Islands are one of the top destinations for travelers from around the world. Located 906 km (563 miles) off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos are home creatures that don't exist anywhere else on Earth. They are also the isolated living laboratory that spawned Charles Darwin's concepts of natural selection and evolution. In this video, we take a photographic journey through this spectacular setting, catching a glimpse of some of those animals, and the wild settings that they live in.

And when you're ready to visit the Galapagos for yourself, my friends at Mountain Travel Sobek can help. They offer multiple options for exploring the islands, and other parts of Ecuador as well. This truly is a destination that should be on the bucket list for any adventure traveler, and MTS can help you get there.

Galapagos from Tom Pinsard on Vimeo.