Photo Gallery: Inside North Korea
Be among the first to peek into another world: the unchanged Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Seasoned travelers know how difficult it is to find truly untraveled places to explore in our modern world, and North Korea is just such a place. Mostly closed to the outside world for more than a half century, this...
Social Absorption: Onto Ecuador
Our 7 ultimate rafters continue onto Ecuador, where the weather causes the Quijos River to be a challenge… Follow us on Twitter @mtsobek and we’ll tune you into all of Frank’s latest tweets on the rapids!
Rafting RTW: Arriving in Ecuador
Everything went well on our flight to Ecuador. We got a good night’s sleep before heading up to the Quijos river, which upon arrival, we discovered was flooding. So no water in California and too much in Ecuador. We adjusted to the situation and headed out on our bus to find a lower section of...
Rafting RTW: Safety First on the Kern River
On the second day of the round-the-world trip the group split up to do different activities. Half walked and drove around the famous sights of Sequoia National Park and half rafted the Upper Kern. Everyone loved the park visit. Sequoia is not well known, but the redwoods and granite walls are extraordinary, and like...
Social Absorption: The California Leg of Rafting RTW With John Yost
Thanks to one of our Rafting Adventurers, Frank Lopez, we’re getting some great on the field footage about this ultimate 6 Continent Rafting Trip, guided by John Yost! We wish we were on the river right now with Frank, John, and the rest of these rafting enthusiasts! Make a splash for us! Follow us on...
Rafting RTW With John Yost and Friends, Leg 1: The Kings, Kaweah, and the Upper Kern
A field update from John Yost: Most of our group of intrepid around the globe rafters met in Fresno, CA two nights ago. It sounds like an unusual choice for a place to start a world-spanning trip, but it is conveniently located near the Kings River, the first item on our menu. The seven of...
Follow John Yost and Friends on Their RTW Rafting Expedition!
The siren call of new rivers continues to lure me even after 40 years of rapid delights around the world. What better way for me to celebrate than to circumnavigate the world while enjoying the excitement of discovering nine new rivers in six countries? Years ago my partner Richard and I dreamed about a trip...
Join Rafting Experts as They Embark on a 6 Continent Rafting Trip of a Lifetime
Mountain Travel Sobek has banned together with rafting expert and Sobek’s founding father, John Yost, to create a truly once in a lifetime trip: a 6 Continent Whitewater Rafting Adventure. The trip goes on a 25-day journey around the world to top rafting destinations, navigating rapids from Class II-IV. Starting in California, Yost will guide...
New Trip: Kayaking in Tonga
At MTS, we’re always on the lookout for the next great spot on the map, and for 2013 Tonga is that next great spot. A tropical Eden where towering volcanoes stand watch over low-lying atolls, vibrantly-hued lagoons teeming with colorful tropical fish, and a welcoming people, Tonga’s Ha’apai Islands boast a pristine environment and fascinating...
Fiji: Springtime in Paradise
If you’ve ever seen a movie set in the South Pacific, there’s a good chance you’re already familiar with the stunning beauty of Fiji. These idyllic atolls have played starring roles in many top movies over the years, including Brooke Shields’ “The Blue Lagoon,” and Tom Hanks’ “Cast Away.” But unlike so many Hollywood icons,...
Tanzania: Where the BIG Things Are
By Chris Bettencourt No doubt about it, the safari experience in Tanzania is BIG! The wild treasures packed into its world-famous wildlife parks are legendary, ranging from the well-known “Big Five” game (lion, elephant, rhinoceros, Cape buffalo, and leopard) to the massive cast of supporting characters like the graceful giraffe, comical hippopotamus, and playful zebra....
Tanzania Just for You: Private Adventures
Few places are as ready-made to generate lifelong memories as Tanzania. Perhaps that’s why so many travelers choose a safari here as their “trip of a lifetime” to coincide with special life events—birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, even weddings. The amazing wildlife parks of Tanzania are a natural destination for families, and are enthralling for adults...
