Travel Articles: Traveler Stories

A week long trip on the Columbia River with UnCruise. We enjoyed the adventure for which UnCruise is known but you can't forget about the incredible wine we were treated to on board either!

Traveling Alaska's Inside Passage from Juneau to Sitka on the National Geographic Quest

My childhood friend from summer camp and I traveled to one of our favorite continents - Europe! This time we were headed to the city of love for a few days before embarking on the Scenic Gem for a week long Seine River cruise.

From Paris to the coast of Normandy we experienced Bastille Day on the English Channel, explored the quaint streets of …

My first solo international trip, I planned my dream trip to Peru. I enjoyed some incredible time in Cusco, Lima, and featuring a trek from Salkantay to Machu Picchu!

Come along on a fly-cruise journey to Antarctica aboard the Greg Mortimer!

My daring young self ventured to India and Nepal for an exhilarating 2-month adventure!

The trip that started it all.

A year and a half adventure to experience some new and some old.

Taking advantage of a winter break to return to Asia.

A third trip back to two of my favorite destinations.

Life in Indonesia

My mom, husband, kids and I traveled to Puerto Vallarta for a week of sun and adventure- trying ATVs, snorkeling, boogie boarding, and even dinner on a pirate ship!

My first post-COVID trip. Three days after I had full immunity, I was headed south to the Galapagos!

I went to Antarctica! It was the trip of a lifetime! I cruised through the Drake Passage and admired the wonderful scenery. I kayaked next to glaciers and icebergs, enjoyed getting up close and personal to some wildlife, including seals and penguins! Overall a great trip!

We wanted to spend one last relaxing vacation before our baby arrived. What better place to relax and adventure than Hawaii? We chose the Big Island, where we were able to spend time in the water, listen to the waves crash against the rocks, snorkeled with fish, hiked around the island and visited lava flows and fish.

Patagonia and Antarctica! They go together like Peanut Butter and Jelly, like Penguins and Ice... like Coke and Fernet? We had an action packed adventure! We hiked to amazing heights and through beautiful scenery and cruised through an unique ecosystem.

My second time to Ecuador and first time to the Galapagos! My mom and I spent the first few days of our trip exploring Cotopaxi and the surrounding highlands in Ecuador before making our way to the Galapagos for an unforgettable cruise full of beautiful views and amazing experiences while snorkeling!

My husband and I traveled to Argentina and 10 magical days in Antarctica aboard L'Austral by Ponant. I reached 65° south, saw my first wild penguins and added two more continents to the list with only Australia to go! We enjoyed our luxury experience, the beautiful scenery of the endless ocean in sight, and amazing French food! I could not feel …

I spent my birthday sailing to Antarctica! I experienced world records being broken by swimmers, icebergs and glaciers shining in the sunshine and also walked around with many different species of penguins, whales and seals. I also hiked around Tierra del Fuego and rode under waterfalls on both sides of Iguazu Falls.

My co-worker Karen and I traveled to Peru! Join me and my mediocre camera on my reflections on my journeys to Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Paracas, and Nazca. We had a wonderful guide the entire trip that gave us a special experience and wonderful insight to the ruins of the different cities has. We enjoyed hiking around …

I spent two weeks spent exploring Durban's promenades and murals that line the streets. Then, I was joined by my mother where we explored Kruger National Park, Thornybush Game Reserve, Timbavati and Sabi Sands Reserves. We saw a wide variety of wildlife across many safaris such as elephants, lions, leopards and rhinos. This trip was action packed!

In one whirlwind week I discovered why Nicaragua is one of the best kept secrets in Central America. I explored this wonderful place by experiencing the city life and deep culture by exploring ruins and under the great direction of my personal guide. This place is incredibly safe, rarely visited and with a bustling new tourism industry, the time …

A non-stop, whirlwind experience that took us from the highlands of Ecuador to the islands of the Galapagos. We had the chance to stay in lovely haciendas, hike the rim of a beautiful volcanic crater lake, bargain for textiles at a local market, and soak in natural hot springs with some wonderful humans in the mainland. In the islands, we swam …

On my very first solo trip, I boarded the Ocean Nova for an expedition cruise to Antarctica. With no set plans, we chased the best weather around the Weddell Sea, South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula to find spectacular icebergs, incredible wildlife, and an experience to remember!