I first fell in love with the polar regions on a polar bear walking safari in Manitoba. From that moment on, I’ve been fascinated by the otherworldly landscapes, the spectacular wildlife, indigenous history, and the inherent adventure of going to such a remote destination. Just a quick break in your read. If you think I […]
Cruises, Destinations, Mexico, Nature / Wildlife, North America, Travel Stories
UnCruise the Sea of Cortez: Don’t Miss this Amazing Small Boat Adventure
07
May
May
Updated: December 29, 2019 “Here they come!” Racing toward us a huge pod of dolphins eager to ride the bow waves of our boat, their dorsal fins slicing through the Sea of Cortez like hot knives through butter. Propelled by the swell, they weave in and around each other with the deftness of a con […]
Cruises, Destinations, Maine, Nature / Wildlife, North America, Travel Stories, United States
Finding Comfort and Camaraderie on a Maine Windjammer Cruise
11
Dec
Dec
Except for the gentle lapping of water against the hull, all is quiet and I am as content as I could ever hope to be. I’ve spent the afternoon dining on lobster with new friends, on a deserted beach no less, and now we’re being treated to a beautiful sunset. Susan Land, another guest — […]
Cruises, Destinations, Nature / Wildlife, Peru, South America
This Amazon River Cruise Will Make You Yearn to be on the Water
05
Feb
Feb
He looked at us with a mischievous grin and then said it, the phrase we’d learn to finish for him. The phrase that Juan—one of two local naturalists on our Amazon River Cruise in Peru with International Expeditions’ —would say every time we began a new adventure. “My friends, you’re not going to like this … […]