Every once in a while, we get the question “Why do you do what you do?” and although we always have a ready (aka canned) response, the whole idea of how and why Adventure Abroad came to be can’t be summed up in just a few sentences. So we thought we’d take the time to dedicate an article to answer this question.
To start us off, popular American psychologist and writer Scott Barry Kaufman writes about inspiration in a Harvard Business Review article as such:
‘‘In a culture obsessed with measuring talent and ability, we often overlook the important role of inspiration. Inspiration awakens us to new possibilities by allowing us to transcend our ordinary experiences and limitations. Inspiration propels a person from apathy to possibility and transforms the way we perceive our own capabilities. Inspiration may sometimes be overlooked because of its elusive nature. Its history of being treated as supernatural or divine hasn’t helped the situation. But as recent research shows, inspiration can be activated, captured, and manipulated, and it has a major effect on important life outcomes.”
We at Adventure Abroad take this sentiment to heart, and take it a step up. Adventure Abroad was founded to inspire people to do things that inspire them. That is to say, we want to help people realize that the way we live our lives is limited only by our imagination. Our founder and CEO, Tom Allwright, decided that the best way he could do this was through offering unique adventure experiences to anyone who wanted to grab the chance.
At Adventure Abroad, we aim to inspire people to do things they thought they couldn’t do. The perfect example of this would be our signature Tour du Mont Blanc trip. [vc_custom_heading text=”We are the voice in your ear whispering “Why not give it a shot?”” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center”]
Normally, taking a 170-kilometer hike across 3 countries with 10,000 meters of ascent and descent in just 12 days isn’t something anyone would haphazardly dive into or even consider. Perhaps a more-adventurous-than-average traveler may consider, or those with hiking experience would have this trek on their bucket list. But it would not be so for a great many people.
Some might axe this trip in lieu of a cruise down the Caribbean. The prospect of sipping your favorite drink while lazing on a lounge chair and feasting on exotic cuisine is a very attractive idea that most would consider irresistible. While the prospect of hiking in the mountains through the forests and snow with unpredictable weather just seems like an altogether unpleasant task. Like, why would you put yourself through that when a sunny Caribbean vacation is on the table?
But we at Adventure Abroad always try to be that whisper in your ear asking you “Why not give it a shot?” Why not circuit the Mont Blanc Massif, one of Europe’s most beautiful mountain ranges? Why not take a seven day, 900+ kilometer cycling tour of Tasmania’s best highlights? Why not brave incredible ascents to get into the lap of the tallest mountain in the world, Everest Base Camp? Why not summit Africa’s highest peak, just because you can? Why not.[vc_custom_heading text=” We believe that people should go out into the world to see and to explore everything” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center”]
We’ve all heard the saying that you’ll never really know until you try, and after seeing so many of our guests succeeding their own “why nots” we can confirm that it’s really true. You’ll never know what you’re capable of until push yourself to be better and do more. At the end of the day, you will always, always find that every ache, every pain, every step you took is worth every sight, every scent, every bite of food.
We don’t believe in living just to pay our bills. We believe that people should go out into the world to see and to explore everything! There will always be something new and different to experience.
Inspiration can be found anywhere, and you never know if you’ll stumble upon a love for cooking while traversing the European Alps, or discover a fascination for protecting endangered species while on a Kilimanjaro trek. Maybe you’ll find a hidden passion for fundraising for a good cause while in Kokoda. Who knows! When we say inspiration can be found anywhere, we mean anywhere.
At Adventure Abroad, we don’t accept the status quo. We have one life to live and we believe that it should be lived to the fullest. That’s why we make every adventure we offer unique. Experience luxury accommodations, feast on Michelin star meals, go on helicopter rides, walk in the steps of soldiers past, slide down a snow- covered slope, drive a tuktuk, dive into a cold Alpine lake…the possibilities are endless!
We don’t just offer the run of the mill tours. Adventure Abroad always goes the distance to make each adventure an experience worth remembering.