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Exploring Outer Mongolia
All photos by Jack Wheeler
The first time I went to Mongolia was in 1963. I was 19 and by myself. It was a colony of the Soviet Union back then. No arat (Mongol nomad) living in…
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Get to Know the Best Places to Live in Belize
Get to Know the Best Places to Live in Belize
There are many reasons why people from around the world are drawn to Belize. Living in this tropical paradise is desirable because of the…
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All of Africa
We’ve seen maps of Africa all our lives – but most people have little, if any, grasp of just how large Africa is. On the map of the world we’ve seen all our lives, it doesn’t look that…
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6 Great Reasons to Visit Belize Right Now
6 Great Reasons to Visit Belize Right Now
You may already be familiar with Belize thanks to its incredible investment opportunities, affordable real estate, and wonderful offshore…
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Nesophilia
This article was published in the Escape Artist Weekly Newsletter on April 08, 2019. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please click here.
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Popular Expat Cities in Chile
Chile is a popular retirement haven for many expats, thanks to its high standard of living for a fraction of the cost of the same lifestyle elsewhere. Chile has amenities that other…
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High Adventure
Are you up for a real adventure in your life? Not group tour stuff but the real deal, the genuine article, the Real McCoy.
Ready? This is going to be true High Adventure in both…
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Islands of Mystery and Legend II
In the Spring of last year, 2018, we conducted our first Islands of Mystery and Legend. For those of you who weren’t able to join us then and requested a second opportunity,…
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The Most Unique Beachfront Holiday Destinations for Summer
The Most Unique Beachfront Holiday Destinations for Summer
As summer has started, along with our 'new normal' of social distancing, many people are wondering what their holidays will…
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Escape Artist Conference Spotlight
This past weekend, Escape Artist hosted its second U.S. conference in Phoenix, Arizona (March 16-17, 2019.) At the event, an engaged group of like-minded individuals looking to get more…
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Across the Sahara
A Trans-Sahara Expedition, crossing the remotest heart of the world’s largest desert, has always been one of the truly great explorations possible on our planet.
Unfortunately,…
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Estoril, Portugal
Estoril, Portugal
Few people realize that the inspiration for James Bond originated during World War II in the seaside Portuguese resort of Estoril, 18 km southwest of Lisbon.…
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5 Things to Do in Costa Rica
5 Things to Do in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has won the world’s happiness index for the happiest country in the world several times, including in 2012, 2014 and 2016. It even ranked in the…
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Best Places to Retire in Argentina
Argentina’s culture is heavily European, and that European influence can make you feel like you’re in the Old World but without the hefty price tag. The country is known for its lower…
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4 Things to Do in Argentina
As the world’s eighth largest country, Argentina covers a vast expanse of the southern portion of South America. Within its borders are all types of terrain, including deserts, open…
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The Most Magical Atlantic Paradise of All
There is a magical island where everything grows – forests of fir, cedar, and sycamore trees along with forests of giant tropical tree ferns, fields of corn, fields of…
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Rising Tourism in Chile and What it Means for Expats
Tourism in Chile has been on the rise in recent years, with 2017 pulling in record-breaking numbers. Chile has been one of the most popular countries for tourism since the 90s, but…
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The Atlantic Paradise of Faial
Last week, we explored The Atlantic Paradise of Madeira. Now we venture further out into the Atlantic to another paradisiacal island called Faial (fee-ahl).
During the Middle Ages,…
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The Atlantic Paradise of Madeira
At Wheeler Expeditions, we define an “expedition” as an adventure with a purpose, with a mission to be accomplished.
We have hardcore adventure expeditions exploring the…
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The Route to Dhaulagiri
All photos by Jack Wheeler
For the past three weeks, in our exploration of the greatest mountains of the Himalayas, we’ve learned the route to Everest, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu, that…
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