I didn’t know I was an expedition cruiser until I went to the Galápagos. Nearly fourteen years later, I found myself discussing expedition travel on ACTA’s main stage.
Spotlight: From Expedition Traveller to the ACTA Main Stage I’m pretty excited to share this one. ❤️ For the second year in a row, I’ve been invited to speak at the ACTA Travel Industry Summit about one of my greatest travel passions: expedition cruising. Last year, I shared my experiences in a breakout
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A Virtuoso Cruise Icon and former actuary explains what a river and expedition cruise travel advisor actually does behind the scenes — from monitoring water levels to negotiating supplier disruptions in real time.
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30 years navigating Antarctic waters. One simple answer to “when should I go?” Ottawa travel advisor Sheila Gallant-Halloran shares her interview with the Captain of the National Geographic Endurance.
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Thousands of Gentoo penguins, a shoreline full of noise, and a moment that resets your perspective entirely. A firsthand account of standing on the Antarctic Peninsula aboard Lindblad Expeditions’ National Geographic Endurance — and why this kind of wildlife encounter is different.
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Fewer than 1% of travellers on Earth will ever set foot in Antarctica. But how much of it you actually experience comes down to one number: how many passengers are on your ship. A Virtuoso Cruise Icon breaks down IAATO’s ship categories — and what each one really means once you’re onboard.
Nothing prepares you for the sound of 10,000 Gentoo penguins calling across an Antarctic beach. It’s loud, chaotic, and completely unforgettable. In this article, I share why this wildlife encounter became one of my most powerful expedition cruise memories, how Zodiac landings make these moments possible, and why Antarctica isn’t simply a destination to see—it’s a place to experience with every one of your senses.
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One of the highlights of this week’s TravelPulse Canada awards evening was seeing National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions recognized as Best Small Ship Cruise Line — a well-deserved honour for a company that truly understands expedition travel, education, and meaningful exploration. I was fortunate to sit with the Lindblad team during the evening, and honestly, the
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There’s something about Antarctica that strips away noise. No cities. No crowds. No distractions. Just raw nature on a scale so immense it almost feels otherworldly. The penguins walk around like they completely own the place. And honestly? They do. 😂❤️ One moment you’re watching massive glaciers calve into the sea. The next
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Is there anything more exciting than hearing the captain announce: “You are now entering the Southern Ocean…” …and then later… “Welcome to the Antarctic Sound.” Because in that moment, it becomes real. Not reading about Antarctica. Not watching documentaries. Not seeing someone else’s photos online. Actually THERE. ❤️ The icebergs begin appearing
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