International Adventures

For 20 years, Sparks resident and ‘green’ builder Polly Bart dreamed of seeing faraway places, pursuing her passion for spirituality, women’s issues and sustainable living, and having a grand adventure. After turning 65 last year, she made her dream come true.

A trip on the Orient Express promises travel in the style of an early 20th-century aristocrat. Not to mention a chance to walk in the footsteps of Inspector Hercule Poirot.

On a walking safari in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park, you’ll witness the daily drama of life in the bush.

A cruise down the Danube lets travelers experience Eastern Europe from the comforts of a posh riverboat.

Visiting Iceland in winter isn’t as crazy as it sounds— just stick to the swimming pools.