Aquatic Adventures – Diving in Cozumel

John

Diving in Cozumel is right up there as one of the world’s great scuba experiences and it’s been on our bucket list for about as long as we’ve been certified divers. In this post, we finally get beneath the waves ...

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Up Close And Personal With Antarctic Wildlife

John

In a place as wild and beautiful as Antarctica, the highlights are many. For us though, it was our Antarctic wildlife encounters that left one of the most lasting impressions.

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How To Choose The Best Antarctica Cruise For You

Danielle

You’ve been dreaming about making the trip to Antarctica for years, and now it’s finally going to happen. So where do you start? How do you pick a cruise from the dozens of companies that travel to Antarctica each season? ...

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30 Photos Of Antarctica That Show Why It’s The Coolest Place On Earth

Danielle

From incredible and unexpected landscapes, magical icebergs and powerful glaciers to vast skies, up-close wildlife encounters and a beauty so pristine it makes your eyes water, Antarctica is a land beyond compare. But don’t just take our word for it. ...

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Nature’s Best: 5 Must-See Parks In Costa Rica

Danielle & John

With a quarter of its territory protected as national parks and reserves, and nearly 6 per cent of the world’s biodiversity, you’ll find remarkable nature and wildlife just about everywhere you turn in Costa Rica. The challenge is choosing where ...

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Arriving In Antarctica: An Unforgettable Thrill

John

For two days we’ve travelled across an ocean with no land in sight. It’s the longest sea voyage we’ve ever embarked on. I’ve been scanning the horizon for hours, watching for a break in the relentlessly flat skyline. Suddenly, forms ...

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Visiting Antarctica: Everything You Need To Know To Go

Danielle

Thinking about visiting Antarctica but wondering where to start? We’ve compiled all the questions we had and more about making the big decision to travel to this incredible continent. 

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10 Reasons Why Going To Antarctica Is The Adventure Of A Lifetime

Danielle

Going to Antarctica is a huge decision. If you’re in two minds about whether to take the polar plunge, we’ve put together 10 reasons why Antarctica should be next on your bucket list.   1. There Are Penguins. Is there a ...

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Cooling Our Heels On A Visit To Perito Moreno Glacier

Danielle

We spend a day chilling by a river of ice on a visit to Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park.  A shotgun crack splits the air and ricochets up the valley. Heads swivel and cameras wave about as ...

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Havana Highlights: Ten Awesome Experiences In Cuba’s Capital

John

Imagine walking down bustling city streets of Havana that are humming with life, past crumbling colonial buildings cast in bright shades of yellow, blue, pink and green, all high arched windows and narrow wrought iron balconies. Old Chevrolets and Fords ...

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On The Trail Of Ancient Rock Art In Patagonia

Danielle

Nine thousand years ago, Argentina’s first people roamed the Patagonian steppe. Through the seasons, the nomadic hunter-gatherers followed the guanaco, their main food source, from the high desert plateaus to the deep canyons of the Río Pinturas. There, they left countless markings ...

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Getting Outdoors In Cuba’s World Heritage Valle De Viñales

John

If Havana epitomises the vibrant, colourful, rumba-thumping, Caribbean heart of Cuba, then surely Viñales must be its earthy, laid back, rural soul. Set amidst the World Heritage-listed Valle de Viñales, the village feels a world away from its metropolitan cousin, ...

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