Travel Blog

From our favourite locations to watch the northern lights to the best places to watch whales in Canada, stunning pictures of the Sweden's Icehotel to the 7 natural wonders of our world, read our blog for all your holiday inspiration.

Citizen Science: Real-world Scientific Research on a Polar Voyage

The chance to experience Antarctica on an adventure cruise is both a privilege and an inspiration, and now also an opportunity to give back by getting involved in scientific research during your voyage.
  • Inspire Me

Wednesday, 18th January 2023

Pam Forrest

A Personal Look at our Frozen Planet: Going to Extremes

Now that you’ve watched Frozen Planet II have you wondered what it’s like to visit Antarctica, the Arctic or any of the world’s other frozen lands? Travel writer and photographer, Will Gray, shares his first-hand experiences.
  • Destination Insiders
  • Inspire Me
  • Travel Stories
  • Wildlife

Friday, 30th September 2022

Will Gray

8 penguin species you need to know before travelling to Antarctica

Penguins provide a huge draw for those visiting Antarctica and their status as consummate charmers is richly deserved.
  • Wildlife

Thursday, 21st April 2022

Destination Specialist

6 Amazing Experiences to Celebrate World Oceans Day

The world's oceans have long been a source of fascination and wonder and the 8th June marks World Oceans Day. We've selected just a few experiences that celebrate the wonder of our oceans.
  • Inspire Me
  • Wildlife

Monday, 7th June 2021

Pam Forrest

Special Celebrations: Mark the Occasion with a Big Holiday

There are certain times in life that call for a big celebration – and a special holiday is one of the best ways to mark the occasion, creating precious memories to keep forever.
  • Inspire Me

Friday, 30th April 2021

Pam Forrest

Svalbard: What’s it like to experience the polar night?

Nowhere can you experience the polar night so easily as the Svalbard archipelago.
  • Destination Insiders

Wednesday, 4th November 2020

Will Gray

6 of our Favourite Experiences to have in Arctic Europe

Here are 6 of our favourite one-and-only Arctic experiences you can have in Arctic Europe.
  • Discover our World

Tuesday, 1st September 2020

Doug Kington

Did you know this about Polar Bears?

The King of the Arctic, the mighty polar bear is only found in the northernmost regions of the world, including Svalbard and Canada. Here are 10 interesting facts about these majestic creatures.
  • Inspire Me

Friday, 10th July 2020

Destination Specialist

How You Can Protect The Fragile Ecosystem Of Antarctica And Arctic On An Expedition Voyage

We’ve rounded up our recommended voyages that offer innovative ways to celebrate and honour our ocean.
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Monday, 8th June 2020

Jo Sehgal

A Lifetime of Travel, A Tale of Determination and Friendship

Our amazing staff, clients and partners are still sharing their favourite tales from a lifetime of travel. We’ve been inundated with wonderful stories, images and thought provoking memories that we can’t help but share. A tale of determination and friendship, from our client, Helen.
  • Travel Stories

Friday, 15th May 2020

Nichol Callaghan

Did You Know This? The Polar Talking Points Of Svalbard

Most people tend to visit Svalbard to see the midnight sun or the northern lights, but there is so much more to these icy islands. Here’s some of our favourite facts that may well surprise you about Norway’s far-flung Arctic archipelago…
  • Inspire Me

Thursday, 14th May 2020

Jo Sehgal

Did you know this? Interesting facts about the Arctic

The Arctic is the northernmost region of Earth. Most scientists define the Arctic as the area above the ‘Arctic Circle’, a line of latitude about 66.5° north of the Equator. Within this circle are the Arctic ocean and the northern parts of Scandinavia, Russia, Canada, Greenland, and the U.S. state of Alaska. It is certainly spread out far and wide! You know about the Arctic’s sweeping tundra, ice-choked oceans, hardy people and incredible wildlife – but did you know all of this...
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Thursday, 30th April 2020

Jo Sehgal