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I personally think the greatest part of travel is not only experiencing new and exciting things, but also allowing yourself to step out of your comfort zone and push your limits. This is why I always find myself seeking the greatest new adventures when traveling and why I jumped at the opportunity to share with y’all these great deals on adventure travel—from shark diving in the Bahamas to zip-lining in British Columbia. Book your Adventure Travel on Expedia.com: Explore, discover and escape!

The physical landscape of South America is like a tent. It is steep at the top and falls off quickly to the sides. The Andes are the defining feature of the continent. The mountains shape the way people live, they shape weather patterns and they will shape the way you will travel through South America.

BootsnAll has an outstanding 12-day Amazon to Andes adventure tour that offers a fascinating glimpse into both highland and lowland Peru. The trip begins and ends in the capital Lima. From there it takes you to the heights of Cuzco and on to the famed Inca Trial for 4 days. It is a challenging walk but the reward is experiencing Machu Picchu, as well as what it is like for the people living in some of the highest elevation communities in the world.

Just when you get your altitude legs, the tour takes you the simply amazing Amazon jungle. You will explore a jungle that holds an amazing amount of biodiversity. It is truly an animal lover’s dream, especially if you are into birding.

If you have ever wanted to get a quick, but meaningful taste of South America, this trip is an excellent option for you. Led by experienced guides, you will not only have the opportunity to interact with local people, but you will also get to know like minded independent travelers.

One of the first travel books I ever read cover to cover in a single day was Eric Hansen’s Stranger in the Forest: A Walk Across Borneo. It details the seven months he took walking across Borneo on foot. Full of intrigue, adventure, and anthropology, it is a must read for anyone who enjoys a great travel tale.

It also should be on your reading list if you are contemplating a trip to Borneo. Unfortunately many of the perils that Hansen writes about in his book have come to fruition in Borneo. The main one being a rapid increase in logging. While the island is no longer as pristine as it once was, it is still has one of the most fascinating ecosystems in the world.

You can experience the many wonders of Borneo’s nature by going on a 7-day tour through BootsnAll. The tour takes you to the amazing Sabah Highlands and the one-of-a-kind World Heritage site, Kinabalu National Park. You’ll see monkeys, orangutans, giant sea turtles and birds that you aren’t found anywhere else in this world.

Best of all, you’ll have experienced guides and like minded adventure travelers joining you for the fun. For more travels worthy of a book, check out the Adventure trips.