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The Panorama II at anchor in Opunohu Bay, Moorea with the Belvedere in the background

French Polynesia and the Panorama II

An exploration of the Society Islands in French Polynesia while sailing on the Panorama II's 11-day itinerary, going from Tahiti to Bora Bora and back again.
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Catching the Northern Lights from the deck of the Wilderness Discoverer

Whales, Glaciers, and Railroads: A Journey Through Alaska's Wild Beauty

My Alaskan adventure was the perfect mix of coastal wonder and inland discovery. I kayaked through icy waters, watched whales and orcas surface just yards away, and hiked through forests that felt completely untouched. The rail journey offered sweeping views of mountains and valleys, while the cruise revealed glacier-filled bays I’ll never …
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Happy in Antarctica

Snow Hill Safari
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Reindeer overlooking ice landing towards snow mountains in Svalbard.

Early Season Svalbard

Follow along my journey to the Svalbard Archipelago in the Norwegian Arctic, also known as the "gateway to the North Pole," and a wildlife paradise aboard the new expedition ship, the Ultramarine with Quark Expeditions. A weeklong voyage that highlighted the incredible wildlife, stunning landscapes and incredible history of the Arctic in Spring. …
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Mother & Daughter day at Quilotoa Crater Lake, Ecuador

A Mother & Daughter Adventure in Ecuador and the Galapagos

A truly special trip to share with my wonderful mom. Days in the highlands allowed us to explore the roots of the Andean cultures and remnants of the former Incan empire. Followed by a week on the islands that inspired Darwin and that still, to this day, house an incredible diversity of species and adventure.
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Two Glacier Mountains reflecting in the Svalbard water, cloudy day.

Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the Sea Spirit

An adventure along the Antarctic Peninsula with my husband following in the footsteps of famous explorers of the Heroic Age, spying out penguin colonies and experiencing once in a lifetime observations of Humpback and Minke Whales!
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Magical first view of Sacha Lodge

Best Time of Year to Travel to the Amazon

Find the best months of the year to travel to the Amazon Rainforest & the Amazon River. The Amazon is huge, and different regions have different weather and climate.
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Sight-seeing in the arctic.

When to Go on an Arctic Cruise?

Though the austere Arctic landscape is often imagined to be a cold white wasteland, the brief months of summer see the flora blossoming and the fauna emerging from their long winter dormancy. Find out the best time to visit the Arctic based on your interests and expectations.
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Zodiac to Sea Adventurer

Mary's Mother-Daughter Greenland and Arctic tour!

With 4 kids I've tried to take them each individually to explore a corner of the world and have some one on one time. My daughter, the wildlife lover, and I traveled to Greenland for some of the best whale watching I've experienced anywhere as well as charming local villages. Across the strait on the Canadian side we spotted polar bears feeding on …
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The stunning Lemaire Channel

Dynamic Antarctica

My first adventure south of the equator! (Way south...)
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Galapagos tortoise, pencil

Galapagos Through the Eyes of an Artist, 2

Cataloging my second voyage to the Galapagos Islands, with art, photography, wildlife facts and travel tips!
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On the Floe Edge – Seven Hours North of Baffin Island

Last June, travel journalist Liz Fleming joined the Arctic Kingdom team for the polar bear and narwhal safari north of Pond Inlet in Sirmilik National Park. Her blog posts give a day-by-day look at life on the ice, 80 kilometers from anywhere.
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Catching Arctic Fever

Liz Fleming catches Arctic fever on trip up north! Read about her exploration of a remote land covered in ice and wonder.
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Adventure of a Lifetime

Matthew Long's description of Antarctica in the "Adventure of a Lifetime: Voyage to the Great Unknown in Antarctica".
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Tlingit boy

Our Alaskan Gold Rush Cruise

A fun-filled historical cruise that took my sister and I through Southeast Alaska from Juneau down to Seattle in August. We saw living history with our crew from the Gold Rush era. There was not a dull moment with wildlife and culture abounding, especially the whales!
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acrylics, sea turtle babies, detail

Galapagos Through the Eyes of an Artist

Galapagos: a playground for artists, photographers and people who just love wildlife! (Like me!) Explore with me...See the paintings I create inspired by this unique environment...Get good travel tips for the islands!
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Breaching Orca Whale

Whale Watching Season Upon Us

Each year various whale species make their migration from the cold waters near Alaska to warmer conditions. Right now, we are amid fantastic whale watching opportunities in different locations along the Pacific, including Hawaii and Baja Mexico
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Halong Bay Vietnam

What to Expect on a Halong Bay Cruise

Halong Bay, located in the Northeastern region, is a fantastic area to visit during a Vietnam trip. The bay and surrounding islands are comprised of limestone, which creates an awe-inspiring karst landscape, as well as cave formations to explore. See Halong Bay in by boating, snorkeling, caving, or cycling.
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The hike up to Lago de Los Tres, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina

Sullivan Packs for Antarctica

Adventure Lifer Sullivan shares her wisdom about what to pack on a tour of Antarctica. Obviously, you need to be prepared for cold weather, but to be truly prepared for Antarctica, read this.
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Looking for wildlife in the Arctic

Wildlife Viewing Tips for Your Adventure Tours!

Having a great guide during your travels is always key, but here are a few other helpful tips to practice when on your wildlife adventure.
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Mendenhall Glacier

Alaska Cruise on the Baranof Dream

I took my granddaughter to Alaska for her 8th grade graduation, we had an amazing time on our Alaska Cruise. We enjoyed delicious food, wonderful activities, and incredibly views. We I encourage any and everyone to take this Alaska cruise. Awesome!!!
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Exploring the islands

Our Hawaii Cruise Adventure

Though I've traveled to nearly 50 countries, I was not in a hurry to visit Hawaii. I always pictured it to be a mass tourist destination full of tacky souvenir shops and overcrowded beaches. I knew my husband would enjoy the ease of staying in the US for a change so I decided to take a chance on this small ship cruise on the Safari Explorer. It …
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The Far South: Antarctica

Follow my Dad and I as we venture 120 degrees of latitude south to the frozen continent!
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Blown away by the stunning colors of the ice at Pleneau Island

Awesome Antarctica

My brother and I had a journey to the land of ice that changed my perspective of the amazing continent! Our experience aboard the Sea Spirit was nothing short of special. We saw icebergs and glaciers while kayaking the seas of this beautiful place. Also, we saw a lot of wildlife such as whales, fur seals and most importantly.. PENGUINS!
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