Travel Articles: Staff Blog

Fulfilling a lifetime dream for my mom, Valetta, to visit Valletta, Malta on her birthday. We cruised aboard the Le Bougainville of Ponant. We visited so many sites and beautiful scenery. We saw temples and cathedrals, museums and ruins. We tasted local spices and strolled through markets. We even went to a movie set of The Count of Monte Cristo! …

It's one of those magical destinations I never really thought I would visit: THE ARCTIC (with a bonus stop over in Iceland!) Our time aboard the Ocean Endeavor was nothing short but awesome! We learned about the land and the wildlife, such as polar bears, walruses and birds. We had a very good time!

A quick exploration of the southernmost parts of Argentina followed by an epic 14-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, including a crossing of the Antarctic Polar Circle.

Four crazy kids, three countries, two weeks...it was my first trip to Asia and I'm hooked. We experienced the authentic facets and features of Southeast Asia: the bustling city life and lights of Hong Kong, the never ending traffic of motor bikes, the serene, peaceful sights of rice fields and cattle of Hanoi, and the steaming curries of Cambodian …

My wife and I set off on a traditional 10-day program including acclimatization days in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Then there was the actual four-day hike to Machu Picchu and then the subsequent visits to Lake Titicaca and Lima. We had a lot of time of exploration to see the different cities that we visited.

I took my children on their first international adventure for a week of fun in the sun in Belize! We experienced Belize from a local's stand point. We walked around the busy streets and enjoyed the local restaurants and ice cream stands. We relaxed on the beach of Xanadu Resort with lizard, iguanas and more. Most of all, we enjoyed the time we …

A father - daughter trip to the Amazon and Galapagos!

Over the course of 12 days, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos stole my heart. Charming cities, stunning ruins, amazing food, ancient cultural ceremonies and some of the nicest locals you will ever meet will surely make any traveler say they just HAVE to go back.

I travel to North Uganda this time with my family to visit the remote Karamojong tribes in the Northeastern region of the country. This cultural encounter felt like stepping back in time, as interacting with the locals who largely cling to their pastoralist heritage felt like stepping into another world. After a week in this area, we traveled west …

An experience cruising from Bavaria to Budapest along the Danube visiting traditional Christmas Markets.

A breathtaking journey through Chile, Argentina and Antarctica! We tasted many local beers at breweries and walked through dog parks. We admired the scenery of the many peaks and valleys that surrounded us by hiking around Torres del Paine. We then enjoyed a cruise across the Drake Passage while learning a lot about the land we were going back and …

Journey through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, and Hungary to experience the rich history and warm hospitality in this region. We experienced the culture up close through the old buildings and ruins that we toured. We ate wonderful food paired with wine while we sailed through the Iron Gates on the Danube River.

My first adventure south of the equator! (Way south...)

A week-long whirlwind adventure through this South American hidden gem.

An amazing journey through the magical Galapagos Islands on a beautiful ship! There were plenty of special experiences aboard the MV Origin. We had plenty of wildlife sightings on the many panga rides and explorations. We spotted birds and iguanas in Genovesa and snorkeled with sea lions and penguins. And to top it all off, we had an up-close and …

Finally a trip with my husband! We were overwhelmed by turquoise waters and snow-capped mountains, and fly-fished our way into some spectacular trout! We also tried a lot of different foods and had a beautiful lunch in the middle of Torres del Paine National Park. We had fun discovering the beautiful views that Patagonia had to offer.

The South Pacific cruise of a lifetime! The Paul Gauguin experience was everything I had hoped for and more, from the food and live entertainment to the landscapes and e-bike and off-roading excursions. This trip also showed the amazing Polynesian culture and made it very fun and wonderful to witness. I'm already scheming my return trip!

My wife and I spent two weeks hiking and kayaking in the mountains of southern Patagonia - starting in Punta Arenas, traveling through Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks and ending in El Calafate. We stood through the bad weather and rain storms and admired the city's artwork and even got to see penguins!

I spent two weeks exploring Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. I went on safaris and saw plenty of wildlife such as elephants, cheetahs, lions and hyenas.. just to name a few. I enjoyed the beautiful scenery around me and took in every second I could. I also experienced the culture around me by staying in multiple lodges …

On this trip, we stepped back into history. We learned all about the expedition that Lewis and Clark took through the Pacific Northwest. We cruised through gorges and dams, went wine tasting through the wine vineyards of Oregon, kayaked on the calm and rafted in the rough rapids. It was a well-rounded trip with everything!

My mom and I had a Galapagos cruise and land-based adventure! I enjoyed the larger ship more than expected. Such a great destination to kayak, snorkel, experience wildlife up close and personal such as blue-footed boobies, iguanas and giant tortoises. This trip was such an action packed adventure and I am so happy that I had my mom by me.

My first visit to the South American continent provided an incredible overview of Ecuador's beautiful and diverse regions. Read about my two-week adventure in this magical country!

From the jungle to the beach our Belize adventure was one we will remember forever.

An incredible 8 days in Alaska filled with wildlife, adventure, cultural encounters, laughter, and unexpected SUNSHINE!