1. Northern Italy: The Alps, Dolomites & Lombardy
Our most popular slideshow by an O.A.T. traveler—created by Linda Lucero, 26-time traveler from Corning, CA:
- 16-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
- Wide Open Spaces: Immerse yourself in Northern Italy's most magnificent open landscapes. Trek through the Valtellina Valley where terraced vineyards climb mountainsides and local farmers preserve centuries-old traditions. Traverse the breathtaking Swiss Alps aboard the legendary Bernina Express, climbing to nearly 10,000 feet for panoramic views of endless snow-capped peaks. Hike the UNESCO-designated Dolomites alongside a Ladin-speaking local who'll guide you through postcard-perfect vistas where elegant farmsteads dot rolling alpine meadows beneath towering limestone summits.
2. Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe Safari
Our most popular video by an O.A.T. traveler—created by Cindy Sheppard, 2-time traveler from Georgetown, TX:
- 17-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
- Wide Open Spaces: Experience Africa's most pristine wilderness during this safari adventure. Explore the Okavango Delta, where crystal-clear channels weave through emerald wetlands teeming with wildlife—gliding silently in traditional mokoro canoes as elephants wade across channels and hippos submerge nearby. Then discover the untamed splendor of Chobe National Park, home to the world's largest elephant population, where vast herds gather along riverbanks against breathtaking savanna backdrops.
3. A South Pacific Odyssey: Australia, the Outback & New Zealand
Our most popular slideshow by an O.A.T. traveler—created by Michael S, 24-time traveler from New Jersey:
- 30-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
- Wide Open Spaces: Venture into the heart of the Australian Outback, where rust-red earth stretches to the horizon beneath an endless azure sky. Sleep under the Southern Hemisphere's brilliant constellations in an authentic swag while witnessing the dramatic transformation of Uluru at sunrise and sunset, its massive sandstone monolith shifting through a kaleidoscope of colors against the desert landscape. Then journey to New Zealand's majestic Milford Sound, where you'll cruise through towering fjords carved by ancient glaciers, past thundering waterfalls cascading down sheer rock faces, and beneath the perfect cone of Mitre Peak rising dramatically from the glassy waters.
4. Kenya & Tanzania Safari: Masai Mara to the Serengeti
Our most popular slideshow by an O.A.T. traveler—created by Joann Marshall, 7-time traveler from Florence, MT:
- 19-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
- Wide Open Spaces: Trek across East Africa's most spectacular wildlife havens on this safari adventure. Witness the endless plains of the Serengeti where millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle migrate annually across golden savannas dotted with acacia trees, while lions, cheetahs, and leopards stalk from the shadows. Explore Kenya's renowned Masai Mara, where sweeping grasslands meet the horizon and the Big Five roam freely among thundering herds of zebra and antelope. Descend into the ancient volcanic caldera of Ngorongoro Crater, a self-contained paradise where approximately 25,000 animals thrive within its perfect natural enclosure of highland plains, forests, and mist-shrouded walls.
5. Irish Adventure: Dublin, Belfast & the Northwest Counties
Our most popular slideshow by an O.A.T. traveler—created by Wayne Chen, 12-time traveler from Southborough, MA:
- 17-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
- Wide Open Spaces: Discover Ireland's most spectacular coastal landscapes on this journey through the Emerald Isle. Drive along the dramatic Antrim Coast, where the North Atlantic crashes against rugged cliffs, ancient castles perch on rocky headlands, and the hexagonal basalt columns of Giant's Causeway rise mysteriously from the sea. Experience St. John's Point during A Day in the Life with a local Donegal weaver who crafts traditional tweeds on a 150-year-old loom in her thatched-roof cottage. Explore the untamed beauty of Connemara, where patchworks of bogs, lakes, and mountains adorn the interior peninsula while secluded beaches and coves embrace the coastline. Journey along the Wild Atlantic Way, one of the world's longest coastal routes, as crystal-blue waters meet towering cliffs and verdant landscapes that have inspired poets and travelers for centuries.
6. Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari
Our most popular slideshow by an O.A.T. traveler—created by Paula Armstrong, 21-time traveler from Corpus Christi, TX:
- 13-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
- Wide Open Spaces: Camp under canvas in the heart of the Serengeti's untamed wilderness, where the rhythm of nature dictates each day's discoveries. From your private tented camp, witness dawn break over endless plains as giraffe silhouettes stretch against the horizon and lions return from nocturnal hunts. Experience the raw intimacy of game drives where nothing separates you from Africa's most magnificent creatures—elephants gathering at watering holes, cheetahs teaching cubs to hunt, and massive herds moving like living rivers across golden grasslands. Then explore the ancient world of Ngorongoro Crater, where a complete ecosystem thrives within the walls of a collapsed volcano. Descend 2,000 feet to the crater floor where rare black rhinos move through misty morning light and dense populations of predator and prey maintain a delicate balance in this natural amphitheater of wildlife.
7. The Wilderness Beyond: Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego & the Chilean Fjords
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Our most popular slideshow by an O.A.T. traveler—created by Rosalind Leiser, 17-time traveler from Royal Oak, MI:
- 15-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure with 4 nights aboard the chartered, 210-passenger M/V Stella Australis or M/V Ventus Australis
- Wide Open Spaces: Journey to the uttermost ends of the earth through Patagonia's pristine wilderness, where jagged peaks pierce the sky and massive glaciers calve thunderously into turquoise lakes. Hike through Torres del Paine National Park past cascading waterfalls and emerald forests to witness the park's namesake granite spires rising dramatically nearly 9,000 feet from the Patagonian steppe. Then sail through the legendary Strait of Magellan aboard a small expedition ship to navigate the remote waterways of Glacier Alley, where ancient ice flows named after European countries cascade from mountain to sea in a kaleidoscope of blue and white.
8. Scotland Revealed: Legends, Lochs & Highland Landscapes
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Our most popular slideshow by an O.A.T. traveler—created by Marilyn Farmer, 60-time traveler from Altoona, KS:
- 15-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
- Wide Open Spaces: Venture deep into the rugged heart of the Scottish Highlands, with its misty valleys and dramatic mountain peaks that touch the clouds. Explore the mysterious shores of Loch Ness, searching for glimpses of its legendary monster while wandering the medieval ruins of Urquhart Castle perched dramatically above the dark waters. Walk the windswept moors of Culloden Battlefield, where 1,500 soldiers fell during the final Jacobite uprising that forever changed Scottish history. Trek through the pristine wilderness of Cairngorms National Park, following forest paths alongside the River Tay where Shakespeare found inspiration for Macbeth among ancient oaks and soaring pines.
9. Antarctica's White Wilderness
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Our most popular slideshow by an O.A.T. traveler—created by Charles Folk, 21-time traveler from Scottsdale, AZ:
- 13-day O.A.T. Small Ship Adventure with 9 nights aboard the shared charter, 172-passenger M/S World Explorer
- Wide Open Spaces: Journey across the legendary Drake Passage to the most remote and pristine wilderness on Earth—a frozen realm where nature reigns supreme in spectacular isolation. Glide through crystalline waters aboard Zodiac crafts, navigating between towering icebergs whose azure depths reveal ancient stories locked within their translucent walls. Step onto Antarctica's untouched shores where colonies of penguins create highways in the snow between their rookeries and the sea, oblivious to your presence as they waddle with purpose across their icy domain. Witness massive ice shelves calving into the dark waters with thunderous reports as leopard seals patrol the edges for unwary prey and albatrosses soar overhead on the powerful Antarctic winds.
10. Nepal & the Mystical Himalayas
Our most popular slideshow by an O.A.T. traveler—created by Amy Daniels, first-time traveler from Murrysville, PA:
- 16-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
- Wide Open Spaces: Trek through the verdant Annapurna Valley where terraced rice fields cascade down hillsides like emerald staircases and traditional villages dot the landscape beneath towering Himalayan peaks. Float along the rushing Seti River on an exhilarating rafting journey, navigating gentle rapids between dense jungle foliage as you make your way to a safari-style riverside camp. Then explore the lush wilderness of Chitwan National Park, venturing by Jeep and canoe through diverse ecosystems where endangered one-horned rhinos roam through tall grasslands, crocodiles bask along riverbanks, and more than 450 bird species fill the forest canopy with color and song.
