One of the things I love most about expedition cruising is what it does to your sense of perspective — quietly, almost without you noticing. Most travel experiences are designed around us. Our schedules. Our preferences. Our timelines. The Galápagos Islands are different. Out there, the wildlife makes the rules. If […]
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There are some journeys where the destination is the highlight. And then there are journeys where the trip itself becomes the experience. After spending two days aboard Rocky Mountaineer travelling from Vancouver through Kamloops and onward into the Canadian Rockies toward Banff, I was reminded why luxury train travel has such
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Ottawa river cruise specialist Sheila Gallant-Halloran previews AmaWaterways’ new Magdalena River cruise in Colombia — with insider tips, current offers, and why this destination is unlike anything in Europe.
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The Power of Awe “Close your eyes.” Our private guide started counting: “1… 2… 2.5… quarter to 3… 3…” And then we opened them. No picture prepares you for this moment. The Taj Mahal doesn’t just look beautiful. It feels overwhelming. Emotional. Surreal. You spend your whole life seeing it in books, movies, documentaries… And
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 Norway that slows your heartbeat in the best possible way. Maybe it’s the stillness of the fjords. Maybe it’s the crisp mountain air. Maybe it’s the feeling of standing somewhere so vast and beautiful that your nervous system finally exhales. For me, wellness travel isn’t always about spa menus and
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There are some places in the world that simply feel different the moment you arrive. (Image: https://media.virtuoso.com/m/Images/Brochures/w1400/12022063_2_647_0424.webp ) Norway is one of them. Towering fjords carved by glaciers. Tiny red-roofed fishing villages hugging dramatic coastlines. Waterfalls cascading down mountainsides. Viking history. Midnight sun in summer. Northern Lights in winter. Quiet moments that make
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If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to step into the world’s biggest party, Rio Carnival is it. We’re talking 70,000+ people inside the Sambadrome, samba schools competing at Olympic-level intensity, and music and energy that carries you straight through until sunrise. But here’s what most people don’t realize: There isn’t
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From the moment you arrive in Japan, you feel it. Not just the beauty—but the precision behind it. The quiet choreography of daily life. The balance between centuries-old ritual and cutting-edge innovation. From Tokyo to Osaka, Japan isn’t just a destination—it’s an experience in contrast. And that’s exactly what makes it one of the most
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Some destinations quietly wait in the wings… and then suddenly become the place sophisticated travellers start asking about. Right now, that destination is Colombia. ❤️ For years, many travellers overlooked Colombia. Today, those who know better are discovering one of the most dynamic, colourful, and rewarding countries in the world — where colonial
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