Welcome to Tales from the Banana Trail the adventure blog built for modern explorers. Whether you’re exploring your own backyard or planning your next big trip, the Tales were written to help you unleash your inner adventurer.
Inspiration for your next adventure.
One of Canada’s premier travel destinations, there is no shortage of incredible things to do in Banff in winter. Strap on your skis, snowshoes or skates – this is one winter adventure you don’t want to miss.
From hidden temples to deserted hill stations, Cambodia is the perfect country to go on a motorbike adventure. Here are 3 of the best!
The Howe Sound Crest Trail offers the best of the incredible BC backcountry only minutes from Vancouver. Here’s a complete guide to this ambitious backcountry adventure.
Setting out on an independent trip? From beach parties to mountain treks, these 10 destinations can’t be beat for solo travel.
Have you ever dreamt about hiking miles into the wilderness with everything you need for survival strapped to your back? Follow the simple steps in this guide and make your first overnight adventure a success!
Phu Quoc island isn’t the deserted backwater paradise it once was, but it offers a number of entertaining things to do – all within less than a one hour flight from Ho Chi Minh City.
Kampot is one of Cambodia’s underrated gems with many incredible things to do. It offers crumbling colonial buildings, mouth-watering food choices, and beautiful river guesthouses worthy of any adventure fairytale.
Incredible stories of modern Explorers stepping way off the beaten path.
From a rogue bear ripping his tent apart in Russia, to getting into a real-life bumper jeeps experience at a border crossing, Brandon has weathered just about every high and low you could dream of facing on the road.
What’s it like to walk 1,150 km across Mongolia? Caeli Barron shares her epic journey as this week’s spotlighted Explorer.
Armed with a camera and adventurous spirit, Ryan’s passion to get on the path less traveled has led him to some of the most remote places in NZ and beyond.
Educational insight, packing tips, and gear advice to improve your next adventure.
Responsible travel doesn’t have to be challenging. Here are a few simple steps to make responsible and ethical choices on your next adventure.
A bad travel pack will waste your time, cost you money and hold you back from having the trip of a lifetime. Here are 10 ways the Khmer Explorer Travel Set will improve your next adventure.
The impact of Cambodia’s difficult past is impossible to miss when you visit the country. But how is this difficult past impacting education today? In this post we examine the present and historical context of the issues effecting education in Cambodia.
