By Crooked Trails Co-founder Chris Mackay Crooked Trails is a member of the Adventure Travel and Trade Association (ATTA), an international group of tour operators, accommodations, and organizations. One of the things Crooked Trails values … Read More
Meet Your New Friends in Cuba
For those who like to dive deep into culture, there is no better way than to see it through the eyes of a local. Our Cuba travel programs are enriched by the amazing locals who … Read More
Postcards from Cuba: Lost in Havana
By Alexis Bonoff The first time I was in Havana I got lost. Not lost lost, but turned around in the wide streets and overgrown alleys. There was nowhere I needed to be, but I … Read More
Postcards from Cuba: Honey Bees at Finca Coincidencia
By Alexis Bonoff “They don’t sting” Hector said, lifting the top off the wooden beehive. I was unsure but bent over, watching the small rust orange bees dance back and forth over brown volcano-shaped mounds. … Read More
Yes, You Can Still Travel to Cuba! Crooked Trails Offers Two Amazing (& Legal) Travel Options
April 2018 Last June, President Trump proposed tougher travel restrictions for American visitors to Cuba, and on November 9, 2017, those regulations went into effect. While these tighter rules make it slightly more complicated, it is … Read More
Crooked Trails Board President: A Farewell & A Welcome
Crooked Trails has benefitted from the guidance and leadership of many exceptional individuals over the years, but never more so than the patient and capable oversight of Dan Travers. Among many other roles, Dan has … Read More
Teens Can Travel with a Purpose through our Exciting New Partnership
“I remember when Jay and Kymber Waltmunson contacted me about an immersive travel experience several years back. They wanted something off the beaten track where they could experience an authentic and meaningful interaction with the locals. … Read More
Donate an Instrument – Give the Gift of Music to Girls Rescued from Slavery
Crooked Trails has been proud to support Maiti Nepal, and the work of its founder Anuradha Koirala, for many years. Maiti Nepal is an NGO working to rescue and rehabilitate girls and women sold into … Read More
Meet a Muslim Seattle event series, January 18-22, 2018
At Crooked Trails, we are passionate about bringing people together to broaden understanding of the world’s many cultures and beliefs. We believe that experience informs perspective — not just when you travel, but also in … Read More
Modern-Day Slavery: A Global Issue
Slavery occurs in higher numbers today than at any point in history. Why? The cost to purchase a human being is shockingly low The dark internet easily supports the sale of people The global market … Read More