Mythical Roads

Travel down the Amazon River, the largest river in the world. Encounter young Amazonian boatmen, air-taxi pilots, and the fisherman who live along the water. Visit the few villages along the river: Marajo, an island where Buffalo roam freely, and Manuas, called the "Paris of the Tropics."

Travel the Alaskan Highway from Vancouver to Alaska, taking in the dramatic and rugged coastline, and relish the freedom of the Great North. See abandoned ghost towns, and visit the Chilkoot Pass, a place that embodies the American spirit of adventure like no other.

From its origins in the Black Forest, to its passage through Vienna, to its delta in the Black Sea, the Danube River flows for over 1,000 miles and crosses through six countries, each bearing witness to 25 centuries of European history, culture, and civilization. From Hapsburg, Austria to Budapest, the Danube makes a perfect traveling companion.

Trek through India's Route of the Gods, a journey that transcends dreams and imagination. Start in Leh, and end in Benares in the valley of the Ganges, crossing the Himalayas at over 16,000 feet. Along the way, you will meet epic characters that define this remarkable country.

The Inca Trail is filled with clues connecting you to ancient civilizations. Begin in Lima and travel through amazing cities, including Oroya and Cusco, before finally arriving at the ultimate destination, the unparalleled mountain kingdom of Machu Picchu.

Spring time in the southern hemisphere. Come along explore story and the lands of Patagonia

Hitch a ride across the Sahara on a camel caravan as it travels the Salt Road. Among the few villages along this route you will discover ancient cultures that are nearly untouched by time. Finally, end in Timbuktu, where merchants have plied their trade for centuries creating the city's legend.

Trek across the Arabian peninsula, from the kingdom of Man to the foreboding Desert of Yemen. In the Dhofar mountains, you will watch as merchants of old load precious frankincense onto camels to travel down the Road of Sinbad, and distribute it to the four winds of the East.

The Path of Flowers crosses Japan, from Kyushu to Hokkaido. This gorgeous route takes travelers past over 250 varieties of cherry trees, and provides a rich tapestry that shows why Japan is often considered the ultimate meeting of tradition and modernity.