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.
Kananaskis Country is a sublime section of Rocky Mountain wIlderness that provides some incredible opportunities for backcountry camping and overnight hiking. Situated just south of
Backpacking the Grand Canyon from rim to rim to rim is the perfect adventure to get introduced to this natural wonder of the world. We’ve put together the ultimate guide to help you make it happen.
There are so many incredible things to do in Vancouver! This post will help you plan an epic trip to Vancouver and pick the best things to do.
Balian Beach feels like a mirage. Didn’t this Bali die long ago under a crush of Instagram swings and co-working hubs?
Backpacking the Grand Canyon from rim to rim to rim is the perfect adventure to get introduced to this natural wonder of the world. We’ve put together the ultimate guide to help you make it happen.
Rae Lakes loop is one of the most coveted backpacking trip in SEKI National Park with a seemingly endless supply of Sierra Nevada superlatives. This guide breaks down everything you need to know to make this incredible backpacking trip happen.
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.
With a tireless desire for the reckless and romantic, this 28-year-old journalist has travelled to some of the most misunderstood places around our globe.
Educational insight, packing tips, and gear advice to improve your next adventure.
What is the best backpack for Peru? Should you take a hiking backpack or will a travel backpack work better? Read this post before you decide.
Don’t mess up packing for the West Coast Trail like I did. Learn from my mistakes with this ultimate guide to packing for the West Coast Trail!.
Thailand is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of key tourism stats in Thailand.
