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Why do I Climb Mountains?

April 1, 2020 by Dave11 Comments

For years I have wondered why I am obsessed about climbing mountains and being at high altitude. It has been difficult to answer. The obvious reason and it is very true, is the stunning visual beauty. But beyond that I never had an answer. And logically it makes no sense. All the hardships. The suffering from altitude sickness. And there has been loads of this over the years. And the ever present danger. One time we were high up on Rainier - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Antarctica, Argentina, Film, Food and Wine, Himalayas, Mountain Climbing, Music, Peru

Tips for Travelling to Antarctica On a Superyacht

February 19, 2020 by Dan RoniesLeave a Comment

Antarctica, with its untouched vistas and astoundingly unique ecology, is without a doubt a top travel spot and on the bucket lists of many. Accessing this remote area has typically been difficult, with expeditions needing to navigate choppy seas for several days before reaching the continent itself. With the rise of yachts and superyachts and the pairing with highly of these vessels with an experienced crew, traversing the seas to Antarctica is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Antarctica, Chile, Mediterranean, Sailing, Spa, Traffic, Wildlife

What makes expedition cruising the best way to travel to the Arctic & Antarctica

February 7, 2020 by Poseidon ExpeditionsLeave a Comment

Were you wondering how to go from looking up polar travel online to actually going to the Arctic, Antarctica and even the North Pole? A few decades ago, getting to these destinations required weeks of preparation, 2-3 years at sea and great feats of physical endurance. Today, however, you can get there in safety and comfort of a small expedition cruise ship. And the best thing – the landscapes and wildlife are as wild and majestic as ever. A trip … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Antarctica, Cruising, Georgia, Whales, Wildlife

Planning a Trip to Africa to see the Gorillas

January 16, 2020 by Dave15 Comments

I have been to Africa a number of times and always gravitate towards the sub-Saharan eastern part of the continent. One of the greatest thrills on the planet is to be on a big game safari in Africa. The wildlife is prolific at times from parts of Kenya down through South Africa but especially in the Serengeti - with herds of wildebeest, plenty of giraffe, elephants and other rarer sightings. But until now, a visit to see gorillas in the wild … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Airport, America, Angola, Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Dubai, Europe, Kenya, Lodge, London, National Park, Nile River, Rainforest, South Africa, Trekking, Wildlife

Hacks to Fund Your International Adventures

October 2, 2019 by Jess HolmesLeave a Comment

If you’ve got wanderlust, chances are your travels are going to cost something. But unless you’re taking a cruise around the entire globe or visiting Antarctica, your trip probably isn’t going to cost you as much as you think it will. So how will you pay for it? Here’s a few money-saving travel hacks to get you started: 1. Do Research and Stay Realistic Are you planning on making travel a full-time part of your life? Do your research – decide … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Antarctica, Canada, Caribbean, Cruising, Film, Lifestyle, Mexico, Save Money, Sports, Wanderlust

Best Cruise Destinations in the Caribbean

May 18, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

I have cruised on the open oceans and on rivers - I've been on several themed cruises including to Antarctica. The choices for destinations and types of cruises are seemingly endless. Where to start? For me, I start with warm weather! My favorite cruise destination in the world is the Caribbean. And I love visiting this part of the world after the hurricane season and when the weather starts cooling considerably in the Northern Hemisphere but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Antarctica, Architecture, Art, Bahamas, Beach, Bridges, Caribbean, Cruising, Florida, Hiking, History, Palm Trees, Paradise, Public Transportation, Rainforest, Resort, Restaurants, Sand, Seafood, Wildlife

10 Inspirational Travel Instagram Accounts Worth Following

March 15, 2019 by Dave19 Comments

This wonderful planet features a diversity of inspirational and beautiful places. Some travelers have been able to create careers out of exploring a range of often niche experiences or locations. For them, travel is a passion and certainly a huge part of their lifestyles. And in deciding which accounts to feature here, I started pondering - what would Ansel Adams or more recently, Galen Rowell think about the incredible amount of digital … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Los Angeles · Tagged: Alaska, Antarctica, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, California, Film, Food and Wine, Los Angeles, National Geographic, Photography, Rocky Mountains, San Francisco, Technology, Vancouver, Walking tour, Wildlife

Cruising the Fjords of Patagonia

February 4, 2019 by Abdul Rastagar2 Comments

Few places around the world evoke as much myth and awe as Chile’s Patagonia region. The mere name conjures imagery of pristine wilderness and raw nature, of stunning scenery and awe-inspiring mountains. This is where land meets sea, where ocean currents are funneled through narrow gorges opening to cavernous bays, where innumerable fjords and glaciers carve through rocky massifs. Surrounded by only water for thousands of kilometers in three … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Andes, Antarctica, Art, Australia, Bridges, Caribbean, Cell Phone, Chile, Cruising, Food and Wine, Internet, Journey, National Park, Restaurants, South America, Spain, Volcano, Walking tour, Whales

Vanessa Pirotta, Whale Researcher

December 16, 2018 by Dave2 Comments

I first stumbled across Vanessa Pirotta's fascinating work involving whales through Twitter. She is an Australian based wild life conservationist working with cetaceans (a word that refers to whales, dolphins and porpoises). Her investigative work has led her to locations around the world collecting various data. She is most known for her research in collecting whale snot through the use of a customized collection system carried by drones. She is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Australia, Beach, Britain, Dolphin, England, Ireland, Journey, Machu Picchu, Madagascar, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Peru, Photography, Queensland, Seafood, Sydney, Whales, Wildlife

5 Top World Adventures for Older Travelers

December 11, 2018 by David Astley3 Comments

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As we travelers and adventurers get older, our bodies no longer let us do everything that we once did. Our stamina declines, our knees get weaker, and we start to suffer ailments that we knew nothing about in our younger years. But our quest for adventure doesn’t go away. So many of us older travelers get frustrated that we can’t do everything that we would like to do. Trekking to Everest base camp or expeditions to Patagonia start to become … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Africa, America, Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Australia, Costa Rica, Cruising, Europe, Everest, Hiking, Iceland, Mountain Climbing, New Zealand, Rainforest, River Rafting, South America, Tanzania, Trekking, Victoria Falls, Waterfall

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