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Age Range:  Primarily 50+

Average Tour Price: $4,538

Average Tour Duration: 15 Days

Group Size:  Small groups - between 10 and 16 travelers, max of 24 on small ship cruises

Travel Style:  Culturally immersive and local experiences. Walking between 3-6 miles a day.

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Trip of a Lifetime

Our recent Tanzanian Safari was indeed the trip of a lifetime. Saw the big 5, met the wonderful locals and spent 5 days in the Serengeti. Saw many lions, zebras, gi...

Booked for July and gave them $12,000. They talked us into early arrival and then come back to us a two months later saying we can't offer. We have to keep our airli...

My favorite OAT adventure

I went to this adventure with my sister-in-law and we had the absolute best time! Our guide were all amazing and our trip leader Martin was exceptional! My sister-i-...

We visited Panama on this trip with OAT

We visited Panama on this trip with OAT including walking through El Chorrillo neighborhood and listening to the stories of the survivors of the US invasion. We woul...

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Founded in 1978, Overseas Adventure Travel specializes in small group and small ship adventure tours . Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) is now part of the Boston-based Grand Circle Corporation, which also includes Grand Circle Travel and Grand Circle Cruise Line.

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Founded in 1978

Very welcome to solo travelers - Free or low single supplement

Average Tour Price - $4,538

Average Tour Duration - 15 Days

Small Groups - between 10 and 16 travelers, max of 24 on small ship cruises

Travel Style - Culturally immersive and local experiences. Walking between 3-6 miles a day

Age Range - Primarily 50+

What Makes Overseas Adventure Travel Stand Out?

• Solo traveler friendly
• Cultural immersion
• Grand Circle Foundation

Overseas Adventure Travel is solo traveler friendly . They offer free or low single supplements. OAT understands that solo travelers desire to follow their own schedule, desires and needs. They help handle all the details to make sure your trip is affordable, easy and enjoyable.

A major focus of OAT is cultural immersion . Travelers can expect to visit local schools, churches, and homes (where you might be treated to a home-cooked meal). Experienced guides -- all fluent in English -- lead groups off the beaten path when possible.

OAT strives to give back to the world they send travelers around.  A portion of all proceeds goes to the Grand Circle Foundation, which supports cultural and educational programs in the countries visited.

Who Will Enjoy Traveling With Overseas Adventure Travel?

• Solo travelers
• Cultural enthusiasts

 OAT specializes in small group tours around the world serving Americans aged 50 and older. They appeal to the old fashioned - the fact that they still offer a physical catalogue is testament - and their travel style reflects an appreciation of the classics coupled with an adventurous spirit to explore each destination deeper and from a local perspective. 

Overall, prices fall into the moderate range, and are especially a bargain for solo travelers , who can save substantially by not having to pay for single supplements. Accommodations are designed to be both comfortable as well as unique and in keeping with the local spirit of the destination. If your hostelling days are over but you feel too adventurous for a standard hotel, OAT will be a great company to travel with. 

OAT travelers are those with a passion for culture . They don’t just want to see a destination, they want to experience it. For these travelers, spending a day in a Maasai village in Kenya, eating dinner with a local family in Chile's oasis town and interacting with local musicians at the bustling Libertad Plaza in San Salvador, Belize is a welcomed adventure.

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OAT operates tours all over the world, specializing in remote, off the beaten path destinations. African safaris are an especially popular offering, though you can also travel to Japan , India , Peru , Iceland , Vietnam , Albania , or Morocco , to name just a few of its far-flung destinations. OAT also runs small-ship cruises through the Galapagos , on the Amazon , and along the Turkish coast.

OAT Travel Style

With Overseas Adventure Travel you’ll find a combination of transportation and accommodation styles, but all with an element of comfort. Groups are small, with a max of 16 (24 on small ship cruises). 

Accommodations vary, but generally favor being local and non-traditional over a basic centrally located hotel. Their exact words are “emphasis on authenticity, rather than amenities”.

Their style is all about unique and meaningful cultural interaction . While you’ll learn the history and see the famous sights, their true focus is about people and connections. This means you’ll enjoy meals with local families, like you’re just a friend over for dinner; visit schools and see the amazing work being done in small communities. The visceral understanding and perspective that comes from learning to cook traditional meals and make traditional crafts is what you’ll find on an OAT tour.

Why Choose a Tour with OAT?

OAT offers a unique up close and personal experience, guaranteeing that its groups will never exceed more than 10-16 travelers. A spirit of spontaneity is part of what makes traveling with OAT special, as they strive to take advantage of every interesting opportunity during a trip. 

Traveling with Overseas Adventure Travel allows for an in depth cultural travel experience in comfort. Many opportunities exist for travelers to find deals, and it’s a great way to meet new friends in a similar age range.

If you traveled extensively in your youth and are not ready to slow down, but perhaps are looking for a few more logistical ducks to be taken care of for you, OAT could be the perfect fit. They offer a variety of options for more independent minded travelers, as well as ample free time to explore and plan your own adventure during cruise port stops and on their group tours.

Alternatively, if this is your first travel experience, OAT will be a great starting point. You’ll gain cultural insights, meet locals, as well as hit on all the best tourist sites that provide cultural and historical context to your destination.

Overseas Adventure Travel Covid Safety Precautions

Through December 31st 2020, Overseas Adventure Travel is offering Risk Free booking. You can transfer your departure with all change fees waived.  

Some countries are beginning to reopen to international visitors with entry restrictions while others have remained closed. Stay up to date and see a full list of which countries are open  »  

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Overseas Adventure Travel offers unique small group adventures worldwide to Americans over 50. By land and sea, we explore on—and off—the beaten path with a resident OAT Trip Leader, immersing ourselves in local cultures, sampling unique modes of transportation, and staying in authentic lodgings that reflect the essence of your destination. Grand Circle Small Ship Cruises serves both our GCT and OAT brands with an award-winning fleet known for exceptional value and high-quality experiences in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Custom-designed according to our travelers’ specifications, our fleet includes 50+ small river and ocean-going ships that we own or privately charter.

Grand Circle Corporation is a global enterprise—comprised of a family of travel companies—committed to changing people’s lives by offering high-impact experiences to our travelers and building local communities through philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, and volunteerism.

Simply by traveling with OAT, you support the work of the nonprofit Grand Circle Foundation, which was created with the mission of changing people’s lives through travel—both those of our travelers, and of the people who welcome us so warmly into their homelands.

Journey with the Leader in Adventure Travel and Watch Your Dreams Take Flight : It is the stuff of dreams: gazelles bowing to lap at a glassy pool in the Serengeti as the vast sky turns purple with night, the tiered splendor of the Himalayas, rising behind a Tibetan monastery. Dreams like these are everyday realities for OAT travelers, thanks to the principles which ground every OAT adventure: value, choice, discovery, and carefully paced itineraries.

Our Value puts your travel dreams within reach: OAT can help you realize your travel dreams for a lot less than you thought possible. Together with our regional offices located throughout the world, we’ve been able to establish long-term relationships with many local vendors and hotels. Buying direct brings down our costs—and allows us to pass the savings on to you. And negotiating directly for hotel space also allows us to secure as many single room allotments as possible for our solo travelers. That way, we can also extend our great value to solo travelers. In fact, we offer the best value for solo travelers, guaranteed.

The Choice is yours : You’ll always have plenty of choices with OAT. We offer you a breadth of awe-inspiring travel destinations—from the peaks of the Andes to the sweeping desert sands of the Sahara to the rugged natural beauty of Iceland. You'll also enjoy more trip extension choices than ever before—like hiking to ancient monasteries in Bhutan or discovering the Moai monolithic rock statues on Easter Island. You have plenty of choices within each adventure, too, including several interesting optional tours. And the free time we’ve woven into our itineraries allows you plenty of opportunities for independent exploration. You can shop, unwind, perhaps linger at a sidewalk café, visit an interesting gallery or museum, or explore a cobbled street that caught your eye earlier in the day. You can do as much or as little as you want on an OAT adventure—the choice is yours.

OAT Difference

Adventure Travel : Adventure travel with OAT is a journey beyond the familiar, one that takes you into the very heart of a destination—to meet people where they work and live.

OAT Advantages : Journey with the leader in adventure travel and watch your dreams take flight, thanks to the principles which ground every OAT adventure: value, choice, discovery, and carefully paced itineraries.

Small Groups, Big Discoveries : When you discover the world in an OAT small group, you’ll journey off the beaten path to the places the big tour groups miss—and enjoy an intimate, discovery-filled adventure filled with personal connections, shared experiences, and treasured memories.

Trip Leaders : No matter where in the world you venture with OAT, you'll have one of our resident, expert Trip Leaders by your side. All are fluent in English and possess the skills, certification, and experience necessary to ensure an enriching adventure.

Airport Transfers : We’ve listened to your feedback, and will now offer international airport transfers to and from your hotel to our travelers who choose to purchase their own airfare on OAT adventures as part of our Personalize Your Trip program, which allows you create the OAT adventure that's right for you.

Personalize your trip : OAT travelers have long expressed the desire to decide exactly where they’re going, how they get there, and when they wish to leave. That’s why we developed a variety of choices that enhance the value of every trip we offer, allowing you to create the adventure that works best for you.

Traveling solo? Enjoy your own room or cabin—at no extra cost : You’re in control of your travel dreams—and we’re making them more affordable than ever: Maybe you prefer the freedom of solo travel—or maybe you and your usual traveling companion can’t agree on a destination. Whatever the reason, you don’t have to put your travel dreams on hold. When it’s time to go it alone, you’ll never pay a Single Supplement to have your own room or cabin with OAT.

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Ultimate Africa 2022

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Day 14 to 16  – day 17 to 19 – day 20 to 21 – day 22.

ULTIMATE AFRICA 2022 Day to Day Agenda Full Agenda from ULTIMATE AFRICA 2022 About: Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe Safari

OUR PRE-TRIP EXTENSION

Karongwe Private Game Reserve: Quest for Southern Africa’s Big 5

South Africa’s private game reserves are bursting with wildlife, housing more than 500 bird species and 140 species of mammals, including the famed “Big Five.” This rugged landscape—mostly open savannah, complemented by the beautiful Drakensberg Escarpment in the distance—is ideal for spotting the rich diversity of game here. On this trip extension, we will enjoy rustic accommodations at Karongwe Game Reserve, staying in a private, isolated area, where you can go off-road in search of elusive wildlife without the crowds.

Depart U.S. • Destination: Johannesburg

Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa • Destination: Johannesburg • Garden Court O.R Tambo Airport

Fly to Hoedspruit • Transfer to Karongwe Game Reserve for game-viewing drive • Controversial Topic: Animal Conservation vs. Local Poverty with an anti-poaching activist • Destination: Karongwe Private Game Reserve • KARONGWE RIVER LODGE

Morning game-viewing drive • Fly to Johannesburg • Begin main trip • Destination: Johannesburg • Activity Note: You’ll have an early 5:30am wake-up call for a morning of game viewing.

Male Impalas practice fighting on lodge front lawn.

Main Itinerary

Arrive back in Johannesburg, South Africa • Destination: Johannesburg • Garden Court O.R Tambo Airport

Day 8 to 10

Fly to Victoria Falls • Transfer to Hwange National Park • Game-viewing drives • Controversial Topic: The Exploitation of the Coal Miners of Hwange with Sauseje Phiri, daughter of a miner • Destination: Hwange National Park • KASHAWE CAMP EAST HWANGE

Day 11 to 13

Overland to Livingstone • Fly to Kafue, Zambia • Game-viewing drives • Controversial Topic: Trophy hunting in sub-Saharan Africa with game ranger Golden Kalindawalo & safari guide Brian Shiompa • Destination: Kafue National Park • LUFUPA TENTED CAMP

Day 14 to 16

Fly to Livingstone • Transfer to Chobe National Park • Game-viewing drives • Controversial Topic: Death and poaching with veteran game ranger Moses or Ban • Destination: Chobe National Park • JACKELBERRY CAMP CHOBE

Day 17 to 19

Fly to the Okavango Delta • Game-viewing drives • Destination: Okavango Delta Region

• Seba Camp, Abu Concession (NG26)

Day 20 to  21

Fly to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe • Controversial Topic: The Plight of Sex Workers and the Spread of HIV and AIDS with sex worker Matilda Ramotswe • Home-Hosted Dinner • Destination: Victoria Falls • SHEARWATER EXPLORERS VILLAGE

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Overseas Adventure Travel —more commonly referred to as OAT (saying the letters as opposed to naming the grain)—is a small-group tour specialist with tours on all continents. As its name suggests, tours with Overseas Adventure Travel tend to be fairly active, so participants should be comfortable with six to eight hours of activity each day, including walking distances ranging from three to six miles.

OAT has a great reputation for its solo guest focus (more on that below), and offers a generous number of no-additional-cost single spots on its tours. It also has women-exclusive departures on many itineraries.

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On OAT tours, accommodations tend to be less about amenities and more about authenticity. Another thing to note is that airfare is often bundled into the up-front price of the tour (unless you specify that you want to book your own travel). OAT is one of the family of Grand Circle Corp. companies, also including Grand Circle Travel and Grand Circle Cruise Line.

TourScoop Takeaways

• Countries: OAT has tours on every continent 
• Tour Size Average: OAT specializes in small-group trips of no more than 16 people. Its small-ship tours are aboard 50- to 98-passenger ships max out at 25 travelers. 
• Tour Type: Coach, van, small ship, rail, and air

Credibility Check

Overseas Adventure Travel is BBB accredited with a rating of A+. It’s an active member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). The OAT website posts verified guest reviews on each tour page (sometimes with hundreds of reviews) so it’s easy to see what past travelers think of each tour. 

Tour Destinations

For 2024, OAT has 80 itineraries that include tours on every continent. Some of the most popular tours are to destinations in Italy, Egypt, and multi-country tours in Africa and around the Adriatic. 

Overseas Adventure Travel gives all its tours an Activity Level Rating that ranks tours from one (easy) to five (strenuous) to help travelers find the right fit. It has both women-only departures and many no-additional-cost single traveler spots on tours. 

There are multi-country and single country tours. On many tours, OAT creates spaces for discussion and learning with its Controversial Topics program that covers topics such as Scottish independence on its Scotland Revealed itinerary and female genital mutilation on its Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari tour. 

Tour Guides

OAT’s tour guides are called Trip Experience Leaders. All are fluent in English and have a range of skills, certifications, and experience specific to the tour destination and experience. Trip Experience Leaders focus on both the logistical and the experiential, and help connect travelers with destinations by sharing firsthand insight that brings a destination to life. 

Inclusions/Extras

Inclusions are tour-specific (there’s a “What’s Included” section on each tour’s page), but generally include round-trip flights, many (but not all) meals, transportation, accommodations, activities, and gratuities for local guides, porters, etc. As with most tour companies, gratuities for trip experience leaders is separate. 

Typical Travelers

OAT’s guests are mostly American travelers aged 50 and older. In the last few years, Overseas Adventure Travel has seen a major jump in the number of solo travelers—more than half of all OAT guests are now solo travelers, and 80% of these solo travelers are women.

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OAT does right by its strong solo traveler base —in 2024, the company is offering 25,620 single spaces—91% of which are free (the remaining 9% of single spots have what OAT says is the lowest single supplement in the industry). And a number of itineraries also have women-exclusive departures. 

Communication

After booking, travelers have access to all trip details through the “My Planner” section on the website. The section includes details like flight information, destination weather, and itinerary information.

Then, two weeks before departure, travelers receive all their final documents, and are also contacted by their Trip Experience Leader. Any additional questions can be directed to OAT’s customer service email or phone number.

Loyalty Program

OAT’s loyalty program is the Sir Edmund Hillary Club . Membership benefits kick in when travelers reserve their third trip, and increase after traveling with OAT five and ten times. Benefits include credits to use on future trips, travel credits, exclusive gifts, and priority luggage service. 

Private Options

OAT offers Personalized Private Adventures for groups of five to 10 people. These private departures are available using existing itineraries, and include a dedicated Trip Experience Leader. The private group premium amount depends on the number of travelers in a group. Some of the most popular private tours include Ultimate Africa , Sicily’s Ancient Landscapes , and Japan’s Cultural Treasures . 

Sustainability Efforts

OAT is part of Grand Circle, and participates in the Grand Circle Foundation , which supports projects around the world focused on water and sanitation, education, community development, renewable energy, the protection of indigenous cultures, conservation, historic preservation, and disaster relief.

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Health and Safety Practices

On OAT tours that include time onboard a ship, additional precautions include crew trained on best health and hygiene practices to prevent onboard spread of illnesses, nightly electrostatic disinfection of public areas, and disinfection of high-efficiency air filtration systems before each sailing. The OAT website is the place to go to read more about the current health and safety practices for land and ship tours.  

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It's time to leave the small backpack aside and take the big one, pack your most useful things and cross the ocean. I'll share with you some destinations for an overseas adventure trip this year.

Mar 06, 2023

Many people are afraid to take a little longer step, but come on! If you are already an adventurer by nature why not go a little more adventurous?

I promise you that when you cross oceans everything is so different, our life is never the same again. It doesn't matter if you have already done overseas adventures, it is always wonderful to do it one more time, and if you have never dared, it is time to try it.

If your first problem to venture is money, nowadays you can get good options and with dozens of guides on  how to travel on a budget with Worldpackers , the first problem is solved.

Now, the second problem is, what to take? I can tell you that after so many adventures I have learned that the best thing to do is to have a minimalist packing list . I don’t complicate myself so much in this, because in each place you always have the option to get what you need, it is a matter of searching, and why not?

To adapt to the place where we go and have the mentality that exploring is synonymous with adaptability. 2 or 3 basic outfits , your best and most comfortable shoes, lots and lots of socks, your best thermos for water or coffee, important documents, money and that's it, you are ready to cross the ocean this year. Don't forget your best coat, as it is always necessary for any situation.

For me, it is always essential to start as a volunteer to explore later , it's there where you can get more information from the locals about how to move around, where to go, and many other things.

In Worldpackers there are many options for volunteering . Once you have chosen what you want your next adventure to be, you could apply to get straight into volunteering, spend some time learning, sharing, and exploring, either use your free days to explore the place (great option for short budgets) or wait for the end of it to venture more and more.

It's up to you, and in the meantime, here are some of the best places to do an overseas adventure travel, maybe in one of them you will find your next destination. 

Overseas adventure travel to Northern Europe

Has Denmark ever crossed your mind? Maybe you have never had this beautiful country in mind, but it is time to consider all it has to offer for an adventure in Northern Europe .

If you like nature and exploring, Denmark has many green areas and wooded landscapes that are very natural and undeveloped. You will feel free and surrounded by nature if you go into its more secluded places.

It is also a country of great freedom and cultural convergence. Copenhagen is not to be missed for a more colorful and lively experience in the evenings, with a beer by the side of the canals, in a pub , or enjoying the streets of the city.

But if you are more into nature , places like Aarhus will surprise you with their beaches and nature. In general, be prepared for camping, as you can live the best camping adventures here .

If you would like to explore through volunteering , there are many options to volunteer in Denmark .

Another great country to venture to if you are heading north.

With its vast white forests in winter, wildlife that you can admire, and remote landscapes, Estonia is a country you will love if you are fed up with cities and want a natural adventure.

You can find cabins in remote forests, where you can retreat for a couple of weeks without knowing anything about cell phones or technology, just connecting with nature and smelling the pine trees, watching birds, or doing a sauna in the forest . 

If you go to this beautiful country I recommend its capital Tallinn , where you will find an old city that preserves particular stone taverns where you can taste a beer like the Vikings, taste specialties such as Moose soup, or walk the cobbled streets finding churches and historical monuments.

Then head to Sooma National Park to explore its green areas, to Narva to see how Russian culture converges and how the Soviet vibe is preserved, and to Pilla Palu for a wild encounter with nature.

Plus, in Estonia 's eco-villages they are always looking for volunteers to support them in super fun and eco-friendly tasks , what is a better way to explore? 

Overseas adventure travel to the Mediterranean

Santorini, greece.

Have you always dreamed of seeing the particular houses that are dyed in an absolute white color and at the same time admiring the intense blue of the Mediterranean ?

Your next destination should be Santorini, a mystical and famous place in Greece , so full of culture, full of magic and adventures.

Get ready to live life on an island, full of gastronomic culture, long walks through the narrow streets and alleys with white houses on both sides, go down those hills until you reach the sea and feel the wind of the Cyclades islands , admire the houses built in caves , with particular architectures and unique beauties.

Santorini is an island that should be explored from head to toe, each area has its peculiarities, and while you venture in its paths don't forget to grab a gyro to take with you.

Venture to the most famous village on the island ( Oia ), Thira and the calderas of Santorini , and pppst, don't forget to do some Greek wine tours .

If you like the hostel lifestyle , don't forget that some hostels are looking for volunteers , where you can have food and meals while enjoying the island in your free time. Time to volunteer in one of the dream islands of many people? Find out more volunteering opportunities in Santorini .

Many people have not heard of Malta , and if you are one of them, I recommend that you take a look right now at the adventure that awaits you if you travel there.

It is an island with many particular places with such diversity: areas of culture and history with its ancient buildings as Mdina (former capital), areas of vegetation particular to the country, seafront restaurants and hotels for gourmets, facades that warn a unique cultural mix and the same Mediterranean beauty that characterizes many neighboring countries.

If you like history and cultural diversity, Malta will not disappoint you, you can have many adventures in Valletta (the capital), tour the island and its various locations, such as Gozo and its beaches, and why not? Meet people from all over the world.

Through the volunteering projects that Malta offers you could find many possibilities to meet people from all over the world, a great experience that allows you not only to do cultural exchanges but also to make good friends .

No adventure guide should forget Italy, this majestic country that everywhere you go turns you into an adventurer , a foodie , and a taster .

If your thing is the city adventure, you have thousands of options. Don't miss Rome , Florence , Venice , Milan , and Naples . And if your thing is the countryside, the green areas, the blue water, don't miss Tuscany and Puglia .

Wherever you start this adventure you won't stop wanting to keep going. This is one of my favorite places, not only for the culture and its extravagance and warmth but for the tranquility of exploring different roads, seeing different villages with stone houses, vineyards, the clothes hanging in the streets, the gastronomy, the cultural and ancient sites, its magnificent works of art , in short, from head to toe you have to venture in this country.

And even better, one of my best volunteering experiences was in Italy. If you also want to have a very good experience check out these volunteering opportunities in Italy . 

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Overseas adventure travel to the Middle East

You can't deny that the Middle East  has that mysticism , although every multicultural encounter with other countries is great, these countries always cause us even more curiosity because the culture is very particular in them.

Jordan is always in the top countries you must visit, and there is no doubt about it, crossing the desert of Wadi Rum brings with it an assured adventure. From the Dead Sea to the famous Petra , you won't have room to save so many experiences that this country has to offer.

If you are a hiker at heart , I think your adventure could start here, with a special culture, incredible sites, night and day adventures, different customs, and not missing out on one of the New Seven Wonders of the World .

Your culinary experience will also be pushed to the limit. Everywhere you look, Jordan is waiting to show you that it has everything to be your next dream and adventure destination.

Bedouin culture is super interesting, and what better way to experience it than living with them in Jordan's best landscapes ? Yes, with Worldpackers you can apply to be part of a Bedouin camp and help them to take pictures, plan experiences, explore, support the camp, and everything while you travel and learn. 

Check out all the projects to volunteer in Jordan .

Turkey is a must:  for anyone ready to take a step beyond the typical local adventures, Turkey has everything to offer, from conservative cities to lively and partying venues like its largest city, Istanbul .

In the biggest city in Turkey, you can see how the Muslim culture converges with tourists from all the neighboring countries, and you will find the most famous mosques, districts, and museums that will tell you about the history of this country.

The natural rock formations of Capadoccia  are one of the highlights of any trip to Turkey, and if you want to go more on a local adventure , I recommend getting lost in Gaziantep .

These countries are always my favorite for a real adventure and a great cultural encounter.

Many hostels in Turkey offer you accommodation and food in exchange for supporting them in various tasks, imagine being in the heart of Istanbul and being able to live a great trip and at the same time learn many things. If that calls you, your next adventure can start with one of these volunteering programs in Turkey . 

The Bohemian overseas adventure travel

Prague, czech republic.

You will never experience the bohemian culture elsewhere more than in its birthplace: Prague .

If you are up for some spooky adventures, this gothic-style city is the right spot to get yourself some cheap thrills. The medieval streets are haunted with tales of the past and the bars and restaurants around the city are totally doing their best to create that vibe. It is very common to see a big group of people going for a pub crawl in the city so this is where your next thrilling adventure in Bohemia should start. 

While you can enjoy some nice storytelling around a beer about the ghosts and spirits that haunt the city, others choose to enjoy their beers through heavy partying and heavy challenges. All of this heavy talk and action is not usually ending up quietly.

The Czech Republic is known for a very unusual practice throughout its history: defenestration . There were some famous events in Czech history where political and religious leaders were thrown out the window of castles. That is why, it is now inconceivable, in Prague, for bars to have more than one level above the ground. Your next adventure will be a ground level one, with very few windows and a dark vibe that will test your guts through the night.

Are you up for the task? If yes you should check these volunteer opportunities in Prague  to live the real experience. 

More inspiration: 10 best places to visit in the Czech Republic .

Budapest, Hungary

Bohemian at heart? Closet hipster? Your adventure begins in Budapest. With its bohemian and hipster vibes , the capital of Hungary will steal your heart.

You can take a spa bath in its buildings with Turkish architecture that turn into a party, walk around its important monuments like the parliament, some castles, its huge markets, and party in its particular streets.

Don't forget to take a walk around the shoe monument , it is always good to see the particularities of a country.

Budapest offers you many things to see and do, and nothing better than walking to discover its charms, and while walking do not forget to stop to taste a typical goulash .

Although Budapest is very cheap when compared to other European capitals , accommodation is still a bit expensive. I recommend you to visit this city volunteering and save on food and accommodation, so you can share the experience while shortening your budget. Here are the best options for volunteering in Budapest . 

The Irish overseas adventure travel

Is the word adventure for you also synonymous with great nature, flora, fauna , and majestic places where you can get lost for miles? If so, like me, we will think of Ireland . And of course, there would be no reason not to if we look at its beautiful landscapes.

Set off on your adventure to the capital, Dublin , to see historic sites, do a pub crawl in its dozens of bars, and visit some museums .

For hikers I would say Wicklow , an hour from Dublin, where you will be impressed with its landscapes and mountains, and all the beauty they show.

And don't miss the Cliffs of Moher , those endless green pictures on the horizon where you could spend hours and hours adventuring in nature.

Would you like to volunteer on a farm, see the vast blue ocean or go on an adventure with the locals? Here are the best volunteering positions in Ireland .

More inspiration to take off:  The ultimate Worldpackers Ireland travel guide   and  How a 2-month Worldpackers exchange in Ireland became a yearlong adventure .

The best adventures I have experienced have come after volunteering through Worldpackers with local people who have guided me to the best recommendations and places.

I am an adventurer and can't wait for more, I hope these places will help you explore them this year too. 

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Contrasts: 12th century monasteries and some of the tallest skyscrapers in Europe can be found side-by-side in this complex and captivating city. The diversity of this mega-city is astounding. Only a few steps away from the solemn red facade of the Kremlin and the sounds of righteous church bells, a buzzing night scene and alternative-fashion boutiques can be found.

Culture: In Moscow only the best goes. Be it a theatre, restaurant or gallery, the standards are certain to be world-class. The Bolshoi ballet company is reputed to be even better than the Mariinsky’s and “MMOMA” (Moscow’s museum of modern art) exhibits works of art as profound as any that could be found in the famed MOMA.

Convenience: Unlike the rest of Russia, it’s easy enough to get by with just English in Moscow and, driving excepted, it is surprisingly safe: the murder rate is lower than in some of America’s major cities.

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It would take more than two days to walk around the perimeter of the biggest city in Europe, Moscow. Many of its inhabitants barely know what’s beyond the few blocks around their flat and there are so many attractions that it’s almost impossible to know where to start. If there is such a thing as an antidote to boredom, Moscow City is it. The mind-boggling range and diversity of things to do, places to eat, parks, historical monuments and more means that a vacation in Moscow has a wealth of activities to offer for every type of traveler, from young families to retirees.

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The Bolshoi theatre is familiar to almost everyone as Russia’s grandest theatre, but what people don’t know is that there are many more bolshoi (big) sites in Moscow that are worth travelling all the way to Moscow to see. For more than 100 years, the world’s biggest bell has been hidden behind the Kremlin’s walls and inside Moscow’s main park (which is bigger than some countries!) there is the world’s largest outdoor ice-rink. Travelers that visit Moscow can stay at the Izmailovo, Europe’s biggest hotel, then eat at the largest and most historic McDonald’s in Europe and after that have fun at the largest European indoor theme park!

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As those who travel to Moscow will see, just because Moscow is a city of record-breaking, glitzy high-rises doesn’t mean that there is no history. On the famous Arbat street, time-worn, wooden storehouses and century-old churches are squashed up against grey, soviet blocks which are then towered over by 21st century office-blocks. Unlike its much younger sibling, St Petersburg, Moscow’s roots stretch way back to the 12th century. Within the walls of the Kremlin, the city’s oldest building the Cathedral of Assumption can be admired in all its 500+ years of age.

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For a foreigner who has never visited Russia, Moscow is the perfect stepping stone into this great land of mystery. From the country’s best classical ballet troupes to snow-white troikas trotting through the parks, all the highlights of Russian culture can be had in Moscow without any of the complications that would be expected in other, less developed regions of Russia.

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In Moscow, everything is bargain when with the current foreign exchange rates being what they are. Even caviar doesn’t seem so dear when the exchange rate is at 60rub to the dollar, so go on indulge yourself! Take your 2022 vacation in Moscow and have the best of both worlds, with European luxury at very affordable prices.

Lena, our guide in Moscow was excellent. She was very knowledgable and could answer any question we had for her. We liked that she could pick up on our interests and take us places we might not have thought of to go. When we realized that one of the places we had chosen to see would probably not be that interesting to us, she was able to arrange entry to the Diamond Fund and the Armoury for us. Riding the Metro with Lena was a real adventure and a lot of fun. In Saint Petersburg we found Anna well versed in the history of the Tsars and in the Hermitage collection. Arkady in Veliky Novgorod was a very good guide and answered all of our questions with ease. Novgorod was perhaps a long way to go for a day trip, but we did enjoy it. Vasily was a great driver to have and kept us safe with good humour and skill. We enjoyed ourselves so much, my daughter says she is already planning to return. We would both have no hesistation to recommend ExpresstoRussia to anyone we know.

Just wanted to let you know that My grandson Bruno and I couldn´t have been more pleased with our week in Moscow (6/15 - 6/21). We were absolutely enchanted with the whole experience, including getting lost a couple of times in the Metro during our free time. Although both our guides (both Eleanas) were excellent, I would particularly commend the first one (she took us to the Tatiakov, the KGB tour, and to that beautiful cemetery where so many great Russian artists, authors, composers, musicians, militarists, and politicians are buried). Her knowledge is encyclopedic; and her understanding of today´s Russia as a product of its past was, for us, truly enlightening. I will be taking another tour in Russia, with my wife, within the next two or three years. I will be in touch with you when the time comes. Meanwhile, I will refer you to other potential visitors to Russia as I meet them.

We had a great time both in Moscow and St Petersburg. Your travel agency was excellent in coordinating the whole trip. Everything worked like clockwork. The guides assigned to us were very nice and friendly. They had a great knowledge of their subjects. The cars and the drivers were great. The hotels were good and the itinerary was good. All in all, it was a wonderful experience. It was nice dealing with you and your company. Thank you very much for a great Russian experience. Have a great future ahead

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