Episode Details

Adventure Travel, Worldwide, Podcasting, Trekking

Kit Parks
Podcast Host
Active Travel Adventures

Hi, I'm Kit Parks.  I discovered adventure travel when I impulsively joined a friend backpacking volcanoes in Nicaragua when I was 56, and got hooked.

Adventure travel - a foreign concept to me until that fateful adventure - turned my world around and galvanized me to start the popular Active Travel Adventures podcast.  If I hadn't heard about adventure travel, then maybe others hadn't either, and I wanted to spread the word.

On the show, I seek to inspire and empower others to lead a bigger life through adventure travel.  I encourage folks to step outside of their comfort zone, train, and then go on an epic adventure.  The show features adventures that regular folks can do on their vacation.

Over the past six years, I've hiked, biked and paddled my way across all seven continents and have never looked back.

https://activetraveladventures.com/

Summary

In this conversation, Kit Parks, the host of the Active Travel Adventures podcast, shares her travel journey and insights into adventure travel. She discusses her transition from being a workaholic to embracing travel and adventure. Kit emphasizes the importance of taking small steps outside of one's comfort zone and the value of training and preparation. She also provides advice for finding a compatible travel partner and highlights the need for women to consider safety when traveling. Kit shares her favorite travel experiences and reveals her dream destination. In this conversation, Kit Parks shares her journey of discovering walking holidays in Scotland and how it inspired her to start a podcast to spread the word about adventure travel. She discusses the importance of inspiring real people to go on adventures and shares transformational stories from her adventure trips. Kit and Jason also explore the benefits of adventure travel, including personal growth and the power of connection. They emphasize the role of shared experiences in bonding and encourage listeners to go out and explore the world. Kit provides information about her website, ActiveTravelAdventures.com, as a resource for adventure travel information and inspiration.

Takeaways

• Take small steps outside of your comfort zone to build confidence in adventure travel.
• Training and preparation are key to feeling confident and capable during adventures.
• Consider safety and choose travel partners who align with your interests and travel style.
• Embrace opportunities for travel and adventure now, rather than waiting for retirement.
• Japan's Kumano Kodo trail is a dream destination for Kit Parks. Adventure travel can be a transformative experience that inspires personal growth and self-confidence.
• Shared experiences in adventure travel create strong bonds and connections between people.
• Adventure travel can be accessible to everyone, regardless of athletic ability or experience.
• ActiveTravelAdventures.com is a valuable resource for adventure travel information and inspiration.

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