Talley Your Adventure – The Blog

Adventure Awaits!

At Talley Your Adventure, we don’t just plan luxury and culturally rich travel experiences—we live and breathe them. Our blog, travelingtalleys.blog, is where we share the real stories behind our adventures: kayaking alongside glaciers in Alaska, exploring temples in Japan, chasing waterfalls in Iceland, and wandering through storybook towns in Germany. If it’s unforgettable, chances are we’ve done it—or we’re planning it next.

Nicolette brings deep experience in travel and heritage. With a Master’s in Public History, she’s worked as a Supervisory Park Ranger, Revenue Manager, and Program Analyst across multiple national parks for over a decade. Her career has taken her from managing interpretive boat tours in Alaska’s wild backcountry to overseeing large-scale visitor service projects with million-dollar budgets. And yes—she’s also a licensed 100-Ton Inland Master Boat Captain who’s led cultural and ecological tours from riverboats to remote beaches.

Clinton’s travel roots run just as deep. He’s worked in logistics and operations for the National Park Service and was a key member of the hospitality team aboard National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions. From managing guest services on remote international voyages to coordinating facility software systems stateside, he knows what it takes to deliver seamless, high-end travel experiences—even in the most unpredictable places.

Together, we created Talley Your Adventure to bring our experience, passion, and attention to detail to your travel planning. Whether it’s a fully curated group trip or a personalized vacation built just for you, we combine expert-level service with insider know-how—so you can focus on the magic of the journey.

Want us to help you on your next adventure? Head over to www.talleyyouradventure.com!

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Sakura Blooms – Inuyama, Japan

#TalleyYourAdventure #TravelTips – Your Vehicle is your friend!

Moki Dugway, Highway 261

Have you ever found yourself ready for your next adventure but not sure what to pack? When the #TravelingTalleys head out on the road we make sure that not only are we packed for a great trip, but the car is as well.

We’ve always had smaller vehicles when traveling. Right now we own a Honda Accord and before that we traveled across the country with a Honda Civic. We aren’t afraid to head out into the frontier (whatever that may be for trip) but we do make sure that we are as smart about it as possible. We pack at least five bottles of water in case we need to drink it or we need it for an emergency with the car. We usually have radiator fluid and possibly oil in case of an extreme emergency. Recently we purchased a container that will hold gasoline. We also own a motorcycle (Harley Davidson 48 Special) and want to make sure that if we decide to head out on the open road that we have extra gasoline. Many motorcycle tanks are smaller and only hold 2-6 gallons depending on the bike. Long road trips are thrilling on a bike but we also want to make sure that we return – and gas stations are always along remote roads! We’ve taken care to note the area where gas stations are located along our normal routes and how many miles they are away from the next area. You don’t want to be lost in the middle of nowhere with no general idea of where you are or how far away you are from civilization. If this means you fill up at half a tank no matter what, stick with your plan. Clinton and I had a similar plan and it helps before we head out into an area where we’ve never been before. We know we have food, water, and enough gas for our vehicle to get to the next destination. We also always travel with an vehicle tire pump so that if we end up with a flat we can at least get to the next town.

Know when to pull over and give your car a break just like yourself. It’s tiring driving in a car all day long – get out and stretch! Respect your car and take care of it. Get your oil changes, maintain your car, wash it occasionally. The sooner you realize that your vehicle is a valuable member of your entourage, the better!

Red Canyon, Highway 12
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