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Want to See the Wild Side of Cuba? Try a Kayak

NYT travel writer Eric Hiss joined Cuba Unbound on our 8-day Signature Tour and discovered Western Cuba through its coasts and rivers. Cuba is a wild world beyond social media ready #wanderlust panoramas—a world where Crocodiles snap, salsa beats bounce across moonlit oceans, and flocks of 200 flamingos take flight in a kite of color. Away from the classic car show of flashing chrome, cigar shops and cabaret shows lies a pristine world of salt flats and mangrove-lined marshes, blue coastlines and misty lagoons.

Becoming a Rafting Guide Is Harder Than You Think

Peter Grubb, founder of ROW Adventures, talks about embracing the lifestyle, getting the certifications, and making it pay...

30 Awesome Family Road Trips Across the USA

"Idaho’s pristine scenery and the Salmon River are the setting for ROW Adventures’ Family Magic rafting trip with hikes, swimming, campfire cookouts and a River Jester."

Five myths about whitewater rafting

"Whitewater rafting on wild river rapids is an exhilarating outdoor pursuit. But is it really only for thrill-seekers who also happen to be uber-fit athletes? We spoke with two of the country’s leading rafting companies to dispel five myths about the sport..."

Idaho White Water Rafting Where Smartphones Cannot Reach You

"Not many places in the U.S.A., much less the world, offer an epic outdoor adventure that doubles as a digital detox quite like the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Even in the Himalayas of Nepal you can still get Wi-Fi. For me, this adrenaline-charged adventure, which came with no possibility of digital distraction, kept me tethered to the moment as I explored one of Mother Nature’s most spectacular rivers."

Best Island Adventure: Kayaking in Cuba

"Get ahead of Americans making their way to Cuba this year by jumping off the tour bus and into a kayak: You'll gain not only a true island adventure, but also a view of the world's most beguiling destination from the rare vantage point of the water."

Cuba Unbound: Adventure Tour

The Ultimate Adventure Bucket List for Travelers

"ROW Adventures plans small group tours to exotic locations across the globe. From exploring the Galapagos Islands to hiking in Machu Picchu, the more exotic, the better. You’ll learn about the area through the knowledgeable guides assigned to your group."

Cycling Adventure in Hawaii, Quirky Museums in New Hampshire and More

When you think of desert rivers for white-water rafting, the Colorado River may be the only one that comes to mind. ROW Adventures, however, has a couple of options for little-known rivers in locations you might not expect to find a desert landscape.

Cuba on the Cusp of Change

"I was in Cuba for ROW Adventure’s seven-day people-to-people kayaking trip, one of the first trips of its kind since President Obama re-established diplomatic relations with Cuba last year....On our first day, we paddled for a couple of hours around the shallow bay in the late afternoon. There was nobody else on the water. Not a boat or kayak other than our own, just the birds and the wind."

Cuba Unbound: Adventure Tour

Wild Life: Exploring the Other-Worldly Islands of Ecuador's Galapagos Archipelago by Kayak

"Imagine paddling off the coast of an island in the Pacific Ocean. To your right is a long, sandy beach with a bare volcano rising behind it. To your left lies endless ocean dotted with more small islands. A light breeze blows across the water. A sea turtle pops its head up next to your boat for a breath. A few minutes later, a dolphin jumps in the air just yards from the bow of your kayak. You paddle by a bait ball of sardines and a hammerhead shark rips past you, splitting the school of fish in two. This is the Galápagos archipelago, a place so teeming with wildlife that encounters like these are the norm...."

Galapagos Unbound