What’s Really on Your Bucket List? Maybe That’s the Wrong Question. Why the best bucket-list trips aren’t about checking off famous landmarks — they’re about discovering what makes a journey meaningful to you. A recent invitation to contribute to Compass magazine got me thinking about why we travel, what makes a journey extraordinary, and why […]
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From pioneering Antarctic expedition travel in 1966 to exploring the continent’s remote interior through White Desert, Lindblad Expeditions continues to redefine adventure. Drawing on my firsthand Lindblad experiences in Antarctica and Newfoundland, and my recent interview with Travel Weekly, I explore what this acquisition means for curious travellers, conservation and the future of expedition cruising. Because the greatest adventures aren’t just about where we go — they’re about what we learn along the way. ❤️
From pioneering Antarctic expedition travel in 1966 to exploring the continent’s remote interior through White Desert, Lindblad Expeditions continues to redefine adventure. Drawing on my firsthand Lindblad experiences in Antarctica and Newfoundland, and my recent interview with Travel Weekly, I explore what this acquisition means for curious travellers, conservation and the future of expedition cruising. Because the greatest adventures aren’t just about where we go — they’re about what we learn along the way. ❤️
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I get one question about Antarctica more than any other: “What about the Drake Passage?” For a lot of people, that stretch of open water between South America and the Antarctic Peninsula is the whole reason the trip stays a someday-dream instead of a booked one. I understand it — I crossed it myself, by
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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.
