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64.8253 Degrees South Latitude, Port Lockroy Antarctica

March 10, 2017 by Dave2 Comments

64.8253 Degrees South Latitude, Port Lockroy Antarctica

Port Lockroy is a British base that is occupied several months of the year in the summer by a few staff and is managed by the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust. We visited as part of an Antarctica cruise on Oceanwide Expeditions. Space here is extremely limited as the the base is located on Goudier Island - which doesn't appear to be much larger than a small parking lot. And once the staff are on the base they are not allowed to travel off the island … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antarctica · Tagged: Antarctica, Art, Britain, Cruising, England, Glacier, History, Museum, Passport, Shopping Mall

Top 9 Lakes Visited Around the World

February 26, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Top 9 Lakes Visited Around the World

In my travels around the world I have been fortunate to have visited all of these lakes listed below other then the Blue Cave Lake in Brazil. That is now on my list for my next trip to Brazil! Any of these make your list? Others to add? These are some truly special spots; they are listed alphabetically. Blue Cave Lake, Brazil or locally known as the Gruta do Lago Azul is located in Southern Brazil. I wish I had known about this lake a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Andes, Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Brazil, Bus Travel, California, Canada, Caves, El Salvador, Glacier, Italy, Lake Tahoe, Macedonia, Mountain Climbing, New Zealand, Peru, Ski Trip, Visa, Volcano

Exploring Ushuaia, El Fin Del Mundo

February 15, 2017 by Dave4 Comments

Exploring Ushuaia, El Fin Del Mundo

After four days in a row on a plane, two of which were overnight flights I have reached El Fin del Mundo, Ushuaia - the world's southernmost city. Flying over Tierra del Fuego, we were treated to spectacularly clear views of the jagged mountains, glaciers and lakes - ultimately reaching the bays near Ushuaia and dropping into the small airport on a nearly cloudless day. My visual research prior to this trip indicated Ushuaia is rarely clear … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Glacier, Mountain Climbing, Restaurants, Seafood, Taxi, Thailand, Walking tour

A Family Discovery of the Natural Beauty of Jasper and Its Environs

January 17, 2017 by Habeeb SalloumLeave a Comment

A Family Discovery of the Natural Beauty of Jasper and Its Environs

Packing up the van as we loaded up the children and luggage from our hotel in Edmonton, we embarked on the Jasper area of the Canadian Rockies adventure hoping to find snow-capped mountains, turquoise lakes, raging waterfalls and animals of the area. My daughter Muna and I were travelling with my eldest grandson Laith, Maria his wife and their two inquisitive sons, Bilal and Tamer. As we left the city anxious to visit Alberta’s natural wonders … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Canada, Chocolate, Christmas, Cruising, Food and Wine, Glacier, Golf, Lodge, National Park, Resort, Restaurants, Rocky Mountains, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

Driving the Denali Highway

November 12, 2016 by Chris Picardi1 Comment

Driving the Denali Highway

During our eight days in Alaska, I don't think we had a single bad view, and the Denali Highway was no exception. The 135 mile, mostly-unpaved road connects the town of Cantwell to Paxson and was once the only road providing access to Denali National Park. Due to harsh winter conditions, the road is closed from October through mid-May, but if you have the opportunity to drive this road during the summer months, it will not disappoint. If you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Alaska, America, Animal Rescue, Art, Boston, Connecticut, Denali, Glacier, Hiking, National Geographic, National Park, New York City, North America, Volcano, Wildlife

Lets Go Climbing – Where Are We?!

September 26, 2016 by Dave2 Comments

Lets Go Climbing – Where Are We?!

"Do not start climbing over there - that seal is in the way". Were we mountain climbing or clambering over cliffs at some sunny beach in California somewhere? I've done a bit of mountain climbing around the world but have never heard a seal referenced as we are about to start a climb! The reason for this, is we are mountaineering in Antarctica as part of an Oceanwide Expedition Antarctica cruise. Climbing here is surreal - the amount of ice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antarctica · Tagged: Andes, Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Art, Beach, California, Cruising, Glacier, Ice Climbing, Mountain Climbing, Peru, Rocky Mountains

Visit Antarctica – September 2016

September 1, 2016 by Dave2 Comments

Visit Antarctica – September 2016

Antarctica is a unique experience. Natives have never called this continent home and the land is not owned by any one country. A visit here can be life changing; the experiences are truly unique and so is the visually stunning scenery. Very few people live here year round - they are in some of the bases operated by various countries around the continent. One tour operator, Oceanwide Expeditions offers several trips a year to Antarctica. Their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Antarctica, Cruising, Glacier, Ski Trip, Whales, Wildlife

A Few Notes about Basecamp Ortelius, Oceanwide Expeditions Antarctica Trip

August 10, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

A Few Notes about Basecamp Ortelius, Oceanwide Expeditions Antarctica Trip

What an incredible trip so far. Tonight we enjoyed a BBQ in a snowstorm on the helicopter deck on the "H", where the helicopter lands. Large ribs, chicken, and steaks were all being grilled. Every meal we have significant appetites because we are exercising so much during the day. We passed through the *amazing* and very narrow Lemaire Channel yesterday - with massive and jagged mountains providing the visuals on both sides as our ship broke … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antarctica · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Bicycle, Britain, California, Cruising, Drinking, England, Glacier, Helicopter, Mountain Climbing, Nepal, Sailing, Shopping Mall, Thailand, Walking tour, Whales, Wildlife

A Coal Mine and Rock Climbing, Exploring Wales

June 26, 2016 by Dave3 Comments

A Coal Mine and Rock Climbing, Exploring Wales

Wales is built for outdoor and adventure enthusiasts; the region has participated historically in adventure exploration involving some of the most extreme corners of the planet. One has to look no further then Cardiff Bay where Captain Scott sailed out in the Terra Nova (expedition to Antarctica) or the challenging mountain and glacier terrain of Snowdonia synonymous with well known mountaineering names such as Mallory, Irvine, Hillary and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Antarctica, Art, Britain, Bus Travel, England, Europe, Everest, Glacier, Ireland, London, Museum, National Park, Rock climbing, Village

Discover Nakoma: A Guide to Mountain-Town Hospitality

June 15, 2016 by The Eager Traveler2 Comments

Discover Nakoma: A Guide to Mountain-Town Hospitality

When I was initially invited to be a guest at the Lodge at Nakoma, I admit I had to look up its whereabouts. I was very familiar with the Tahoe region of Northern California, what with the numerous skiing and camping trips I used to indulge in (and still do occasionally), but hadn't explored past Lake Tahoe. The Nakoma Resort is less than an hour northwest from Truckee/Lake Tahoe and is nestled amidst the pine trees, with the majestic Sierras as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Beer, Bicycle, Bridges, California, Coffee, Drinking, Food and Wine, Glacier, Golf, Hiking, Internet, Lake Tahoe, Lodge, Massage, Mountain Climbing, Nightlife, Pizza, Resort, Restaurants

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