Bike
Former Lions basketball player Kevin Bulger ’10CC cofounded iRideArusha, a motorcycle rental and tour business, after moving with his family to Arusha, Tanzania, last year. The company allows visitors to rent bikes by the day or join guided motorcycle trips to Zanzibar, Mkomazi National Park, and other East African destinations.
Drive
For sports-car enthusiasts looking for a luxury adventure, Fast Lane Travel, founded by Austrian entrepreneur Peter Sontag ’71BUS, specializes in Porsche tours of Europe. Travelers can take a customized road trip in the Alps, join a guided tour on the no-speed-limit Autobahn, or drive laps at the Nürburgring, Germany’s famously difficult racetrack.
Walk
Started by lawyer Gene Hurley ’75CC, Best Paris Strolls is a free guide to navigating Europe’s most romantic city. Boasting “no boring streets,” the collection of routes is specially designed for mobile phones. It includes thirty strolls — each with a detailed list of attractions and recommended restaurants — through popular areas such as Montmartre and the Marais as well as offbeat quarters like Batignolles.
Trek
Michelle Haruvi ’01CC is the cofounder of Rare Earth Adventures, a wilderness-tourism company based in Oregon and serving the Pacific Northwest. Guided by seasoned outdoor specialists, adventure seekers can mountaineer in the Cascades, backpack the Pacific Crest Trail, or ski around Mount St. Helens, with the option of joining an expedition exclusively for women or for LGBTQ+ people.
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