The Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand and Australia lie in the Southern Ocean. These remote and desolate stepping stones to Antarctica offer rich biodiversity, breathtaking scenery and fascinating human history. They are home to some of the most abundant and unique wildlife on Earth. Many bird species, invertebrates and plants (including the...
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Visiting Antarctica from New Zealand
Over the past few years I have been very privileged to visit Antarctica not once, but twice. Once from Bluff in the south of New Zealand and more recently from Ushuaia on the southern tip of Argentina. Since I returned from the Antarctic Peninsula in December I’ve been asked on a number...
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Greg Mortimer Ship Review
There has been quite a lot of hype around Aurora Expeditions’ brand-new ship, the Greg Mortimer. With its X-Bow design that is currently unique to the expedition cruise industry, it is one of a number of new ships that are taking this industry into a new era of custom built vessels and...
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Karen Blixen Camp
I’ve spent a lot of time in South America and Asia but hadn’t visited Africa beyond Egypt and Morocco – it’s been on the list for a long time. Last October I attended a travel expo in Nairobi, Kenya and was lucky enough to add a few extra days to visit the...
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Why You Should Visit Uganda
Mountain gorillas were almost the only thing that came to my mind when thinking of Uganda before my seven day trip… I learnt first hand that there are many other reasons to visit this wonderful destination. The local cultures and peoples we met were as memorable as the wildlife we encountered. The...
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Why Patagonia?
If you’re thinking of planning a holiday in Patagonia you might as well set aside some annual leave every few years because you’re going to want to return again and again. I’m currently enjoying my third visit and I can already clearly see outlined the itinerary of my fourth. There may have...
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Five reasons to visit the Serengeti and Masai Mara in the ‘off season’
Travelling to Tanzania‘s incredible Serengeti National Park along with Kenya‘s adjoining Masai Mara National Park is an experience any avid traveller should enjoy at some stage in their life. Most visitors travel to the region in high season, June to mid September because it’s the dry season and everyone wants to enjoy...
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Magical Mexico
When telling people I was planning my honeymoon in Mexico it attracted some mixed reactions and definitely more than a few comments about safety, drugs and cartels. It’s such a shame that these are some of the first things that seem to spring to peoples’ mind when they think of Mexico because...
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Zanzibar: Where to stay guide
Zanzibar is the perfect spot for post-safari relaxation or simply an idyllic beach holiday with a twist of something special. The island is covered in banana and coconut trees, spice farms and lush vegetation along with some of the most beautiful beaches you will find in any part of the world. At...
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Packing Essentials for a Trip to the Ecuadorian Amazon
Have a trip booked to the Amazon but not 100% sure if you really NEED to pack that 10th bottle of deet or whether you need to trot down to Kathmandu to get kitted out in the newest khaki zip-off trousers and matching long-sleeve breathable shirt (yes, these are all thoughts I...
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Preparing for your Africa Holiday: A Guide to Visas, Vaccinations, Packing & Tipping
Your long-awaited Africa trip is finally drawing near and, in addition to your growing excitement, it is time to start thinking of the practical aspects of your holiday so that everything runs smoothly and you are fully prepared. We understand that there can be confusing or conflicting information about what you need...
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Galapagos Islands Mini Guide
Located off the coast of South America, the Galapagos Islands have some of the most diverse wildlife in the world making it a paradise for diving, bird watching and all nature lovers. The Galapagos can be a complicated destination and for most people a visit to the islands will be a once...
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