Travel Blog

It’s challenging enough to even find the Faroes on a map (look for 18 specks midway between Iceland and Scotland), and harder still to comprehend that, here, in the middle of the North Atlantic lies a thriving island community, steeped in history and teeming with wildlife. For all those little-known, quirky, eyebrow-raising or downright unbelievable facts about the Faroe Islands, read on for our round-up of the weird and wonderful.

The spectacular landscapes and wildlife of Antarctica are world famous – and year after year, we discover more about this fascinating land. Here are a few things you might not have known about the curious world of Antarctica, from heroic explorers and brave ship’s cats to a geothermal hotspot where you can take a dip with penguins…

Canada is truly iconic. From coast to coast there’s so much to love about the country, read on and discover some of our favourite facts about Canada.

If there's one word to describe Icelandic culture, 'quirky' springs to mind. After all, it's not everywhere that roadworks are halted by fear of elf revenge, or where the northern lights are put up for sale. Read on for the most unique and unknown facts about Iceland.

We are proud to present Doug Allan, award-winning polar photographer and cameraman, as special lecturer on our Around Spitsbergen expedition departing 24 August 2020.

Here are five of our favourite hotels in the Nordics that offer more than just a place to lay your head.   

Discover three truly unique things to do in the picture-perfect Canadian province of Alberta, an outdoor lover's dream destination.

Canada Travel Specialist, Lauren, describes how she fell in love with the Yukon on her visit there last autumn.

After her amazing voyage on the Greg Mortimer, first-timer Charlotte explains why you should opt for a small-ship cruise in Antarctica.

Although you’ll know it best for its iconic fjords, there’s much more to discover about Norway. But other than the obvious, how much do you really know about this Scandinavian country? Sea parrots and the Norwegian equivalent of Hay-on-Wye are just the beginning…

Sail around Spitsbergen and enjoy a front row seat to breath taking landscapes: glaciers, icebergs and the soaring sides of dramatic fjords. Our travel specialists share their highlights.

Having recently returned from a Spitsbergen voyage aboard one of the new generation of polar ‘eco ships’, travel specialist, Charlotte, explains why responsible travel lies at the heart of our small ship cruises.