When most people think about adventure travel, they imagine dramatic landscapes, wildlife encounters, and once-in-a-lifetime destinations. Vigur Island, in Iceland’s remote Westfjords, delivers all three. What I didn’t expect was that one simple stick would become one of the most memorable lessons of the entire journey. As our Zodiac landed on the island during […]
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Before I set foot on a glacier, stood beside a waterfall, crossed a lava field, or watched puffins soaring above Iceland’s rugged coastline, I spent several hours at Perlan’s Wonders of Iceland in Reykjavík. Looking back, it may have been the most important stop of my entire journey through the Westfjords with Aurora Expeditions,
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When people hear “wellness travel,” they often picture yoga retreats, spas, meditation classes, green juices. Those experiences have their place. But my recent journey through Iceland’s Westfjords — travelling with Aurora Expeditions as part of ACTA’s Immersive Expedition Cruise program — reminded me that some of the most powerful wellness experiences don’t happen in
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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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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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Antarctica or the Arctic? Both are extraordinary, remote, and life-changing — but they offer very different experiences. This guide compares the two polar regions, explains why choosing the right expedition cruise matters, and reveals why South Georgia often becomes the highlight of the journey.
Sheila Gallant-Halloran shares what being named a Virtuoso Cruise Icon for the third consecutive year means for clients—and why working with a river cruise expert or expedition cruise expert can make all the difference when choosing the right luxury cruise experience.
If Antarctica is already on your list… let me take it one step further. What if you didn’t just visit Antarctica— but experienced one of the rarest wildlife encounters on Earth? I’m talking about standing on the ice in the Weddell Sea, watching Emperor penguins and their chicks in one of the most
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