Is membership free?

Using Adventure Journey is completely free. Becoming a registered user will enable you to Write a Blog Post, participate in Ask The World, and have your own Profile page—all for free! If you choose to purchase items through this site or through our advertisers, you will be required to pay for those items.

What if I forgot my password?

In the Sign In section of the site, click on the link “Forgot your password?” and then enter your email address. Be sure to use the email address that we have on file for you. We will verify the address and email your password to you.

What if I forgot my password and no longer have access to the email account you have on file?

The only option at this point is to cancel your account and then start a new account. Just think of the creativity you will be able to put into it! Start this process by going to the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page. Through the email form, select Regarding: Technical Support. In your email, request that we cancel your account and change your profile to Anonymous. Please also provide a method of proving your identity. Per your request and identity verification, we will change the information you have in the site from your username to the username of Anonymous. All accounts which have been cancelled are comingled into one Anonymous account.

I am having trouble creating an account.

Make sure that you have the computer language JavaScript enabled. In fixing this problem, each browser is different; the first steps are to click on Tools and then Options. A dialogue box will appear, through which you will be able to enable JavaScript.

Another problem might be the temporary storage that your web browser has on file. In fixing this problem, each browser is different; the first steps are to click on Tools and then either Clear Private Data or Delete Browsing History. Delete your browser’s cookies, temporary internet files and cache. You do not need to delete any history. Now close and reopen your browser in order to apply the changes.

You are good to go and join Adventure Journey!

How can I edit my personal information?

Once you are signed in, you will see an Edit Profile link in the top right corner. Once on the Edit My Profile page, click through the links in the column on the left in order to update your information. Be sure to save your changes before continuing. Changes may take up to 15 minutes to appear on the site.

May I upload any image size and format to my gallery?

You may upload .jpg and .gif images of any size, providing you have enough storage space.

Why do you need my email address?

It is important that we have a current and accurate email address for you so that if you forget your password, we will be able to send it to you. When you write a blog post or a forum question, you will have the ability to choose to be notified via email whenever someone responds to your posting. We do not use your personally identifiable information to send commercial or marketing messages. For more information, please read the Privacy Policy by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.

How can I change the email address you have on file for me?

On the Edit My Profile page, click on the Email link in the left column. Enter the email address you would like to associate with this account and save your changes.

How can I make my email address public/private?

On the Edit My Profile page, click on the Email link in the left column. Enter the email address you would like to associate with this account in either the Public or Private textbox. Save your changes.

Can I make my profile viewable to members only?

At this time, Profile pages are public and viewable. The ability to make Profile’s private will be in a future release.

How do I establish a Journey Network?

A Journey Network is a convenient way of navigating to the Profile pages of your friends. In order to add friends to your Journey Network, go to the Profile page of the user you want to add to your network. Click on “Add as a friend” located in the bottom left column. They will automatically be added to your Journey Network, with a link to their Profile page on your Profile page.

What is a Blog?

A blog is similar to an editorial article in which you are able to express your opinion or thoughts on a subject. People may comment on your blog, much as people respond to the editor.

What is Ask The World and how do Forums work?

Ask The World is a Forum in which multiple people can have a discussion. It is not a chat room in which all participants are online at the same time. A Forum is generally started with a small amount of background information and then a question. Other participants may provide answers, responses, and even additional and related questions.

What is a Tale From the Road?

A Tale From the Road is a section of your own page in which you may share stories based on your traveling experiences. Other users may surf to your Profile page and read your tales.

What is considered inappropriate content?

We seek to keep Adventure Journey a safe and positive environment for travelers. Do not use any vulgar or suggestive language. Do not post any revealing artwork or travel destinations. Adventure Journey is a site for travelers from different backgrounds and comfort levels. Please be sensitive to the concerns others might have.

How do I report inappropriate behavior?

We seek to keep Adventure Journey a safe and positive environment for travelers. If you are suspicious of plagiarism, underage use, or inappropriate content, please let us know as soon as possible. At the bottom of the site is a Report Questionable Content link. Click there in order to be taken to an email form. Please send us as much information as you are able regarding the concern.

How can I block a user from bothering me?

If you are receiving harassing emails from another user and would like corrective action taken, then please let us know immediately. Open the email message you received and click on the Report Abuse link at the lower right corner of the message. This will take you to a Reporting Forum, which is private and viewable by Administration only. Please send us as much information as you are able regarding the concern. We will investigate and take the corrective action deemed appropriate. We seek to keep Adventure Journey a safe and positive environment for travelers.

How can I remove an imposter profile?

If someone has created an authorized profile using your identity, then contact us in order to have the profile removed from the site. At the bottom of the site is a Report Questionable Content link. Click there in order to be taken to an email form. Please send us as much information as you are able regarding the concern, as well as your method for proving your identity. Per your request and identity verification, we will change the information you have in the site from your username to the username of Anonymous. All accounts which have been cancelled are comingled into one Anonymous account.

I can access my account, but someone else has changed it and/or is posting from it.

If someone else has unauthorized access to your account, then change your password. Be sure to select a password that will not be easy for others to guess; and keep your password private. We recommend that you click on the Contact Us link at the bottom of the site. In the email form, select Regarding: Technical Support and notify us that your account had been taken over and might have been used to upload inappropriate content. By this means, we will have the concern on record.

May I edit or cancel my child’s account?

We understand concerns you might have with your child’s activity on the internet. We will do our best to resolve your concerns as quickly and effectively as possible. In order to prevent fraudulent use, you may not directly edit or cancel your child’s account. Yet, at the bottom of the site is a Report Questionable Content link. Click there in order to be taken to an email form. Please send us as much information as you are able regarding the concern, including your method for proving your identity and guardianship.

Is there a minimum age limit to join this site?

Anyone may surf through Adventure Journey. We are excited about your interest in joining this site! Our content should always be appropriate for users 14 years of age and older. You are required to be at least 14 years of age to be a registered user.

Someone changed my site and password; what should I do?

Hopefully whoever took over your site didn’t change the email address associated with the account. In the Sign In section of the site, click on “Forgot your password?” and have your password sent to the email address associated with the account.

If you receive our email message in your personal email account, then you can use that password to sign into the Adventure Journey site. Once signed in, be sure to change your password. We recommend that you click on the Contact Us link at the bottom of the site. In the email form, select Regarding: Technical Support and notify us that your account had been taken over and might have been used to upload inappropriate content. By this means, we will have the concern on record.

If you do not receive our email message in your personal account, then you will need to have the account cancelled. Click on the Contact Us link at the bottom of the site. In the email form, select Regarding: Technical Support and request that we cancel your account and change your profile to Anonymous. Please also provide a method of proving your identity. Per your request and identity verification, we will change the information you have in the site from your username to the username of Anonymous. All accounts which have been cancelled are comingled into one Anonymous account.

How can I cancel my account and remove my profile?

As a security measure at Adventure Journey, we keep on file everything that has ever been on the site. In order to make your information invisible to users, you may sign in and delete your information, photos, etc. Once you have removed this information, click on the Contact Us link at the bottom of the site. In the email form, select Regarding: Technical Support and request that we cancel your account and change your profile to Anonymous. Please also provide a method of proving your identity. Per your request and identity verification, we will change the information you still have in the site from your username to the username of Anonymous. For example, if you responded to someone else’s blog post, that response will thereafter be attributed to Anonymous.

I am a member of the press; whom should I contact for more information?

Thank you for your interest in Adventure Journey. We seek to provide an innovative and enjoyable internet environment for travelers. We look forward to hearing from you and talking more about what Adventure Journey has to offer. At the bottom of the site is a Contact Us link. Click on that link to be taken to an email form and select the Advertising option in the “Regarding” section.