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Issue 158: Ascension Island

Issue 158: Ascension Island

Plus: Trekking the Fann Mountains, Wild South and more.

Amanda Zeisset
August 30, 2024

ISSUE 158

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This week’s issue is sponsored by Visit Anchorage. The year around destination you’ve been dreaming of.

Hey Explorer,

This is Adventure Fix, the newsletter that helps you discover extraordinary journeys and experiences across the globe.

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Remote Places: Ascension Island
Hiking: Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains
Films: Wild South

REMOTE PLACES

Ascension Island

Photo: Shutter Stock

If remote and obscure island destinations like Pitcairn Island and Tristan da Cunha are your thing, here’s another one to add to your travel list: Ascension Island.

This tiny island in the middle of South Atlantic Ocean is separated from Africa and South America by a vast expanse of water.

Raw nature with no crowds is what draws visitors to Ascension. The landscape is dominated by extinct volcanic cones, a dramatic coastline, and some beautiful beaches, making the place ideal for hiking and diving.

Getting to Ascension is no easy task. Your options are to take a charter flight from St. Helena via South Africa, sail there on your sailboat, or join an expedition cruise.

Explore more:

Exploring Ascension Island (vlog)
Atlantic Odyssey Cruise (trip)

TOGETHER WITH VISIT ANCHORAGE

Anchorage: A Year-Around Destination for Adventure Junkies

No matter when you visit, Anchorage, Alaska offers incredible experiences year-round, with each season providing its own unique adventures.

Situated between the Chugach Mountains and the waters of the Cook Inlet, Anchorage offers breathtaking landscapes that range from towering peaks and expansive glaciers to lush forests and pristine coastlines.

This varied terrain provides an ideal playground for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, kayaking in the warmer months, skiing, snowboarding, and ice climbing in winter.

Whether you’re searching for a sun-soaked summer adventure or a cozy winter getaway under the glow of the northern lights, Alaska’s largest city is the place to start.

To help you plan your visit, check out this month-by-month guide to Anchorage.

HIKING

Trekking the Fann Mountains

Photo: Remote Lands

When it comes to trekking in Tajikistan, most travelers head to the Pamir Mountains, overlooking another prime hiking destination - the Fann Mountains.

Tucked away in western Tajikistan, the Fann Mountains are packed with rugged peaks, dramatic river valleys, mountain villages, and vibrant green and blue alpine lakes.

A trip to this part of the world can easily be combined with visiting the legendary Silk Road cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara.

Explore more:

Fann Mountains: Hiking Tajikistan’s Glacial Lake Loop (article)
Trekking the Fann Mountains of Tajikistan (video)

FILMS

Wild South

This 52-minute wildlife documentary transports you to the southernmost tip of Africa, where the warm Indian Ocean meets the icy Atlantic.

This confluence has shaped not only the coastline but also the continent's distant hinterland. In this harsh environment, life thrives in remarkable ways.

The landscape is defined by canyons, limestone valleys, and vast deserts. Some salt pans here are as large as small countries, and gigantic rocks abruptly rise from the ground. Unusual trees emerge from among the rocks, creating otherworldly, yet captivating, sceneries.

With its vibrant colors, sounds, and captivating images, this region is home to some of Africa’s most stunning vistas.

Watch Wild South for free here »

TRIP PLANNER

If you are planning your next adventure trip and still haven’t decided where to go next, here are some suggestions of epic trips to take on before the end of the year.

Some of them have limited availability so don’t wait too long to book if you want to go this year.