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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.

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8 Top Wildlife Encounters in Western Australia

Find out where and when in Western Australia you can experience top widlife encounters, from orcas to quokkas.  

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Discovering Brown Bears in Finland

Nordic Travel Specialist, Mark, tells us about his night in a bear hide on the border between Russia and Finland.

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Top 6 Destinations to See Glaciers

Glaciers all around the world have long drawn travellers admire the sheer wonder of these giant masses of ice! Their ever-changing nature, size and spectacular shapes and colours make for a truly unique experience. Read our favourite destinations to go and see these mesmerising natural spectacles.

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Scoresby Sund: Q&A with photographer Ragnar TH Sigurdsson

Professional photographer Ragnar TH Sigurdsson shares with us his experiences from a memorable small ship expedition cruise into Scoresby Sund, Greenland.

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Top 10 Trips of a Lifetime

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10 Reasons to Fall in Love with Western Australia

From the Kimberley to the quokka - find out why we love Western Australia and you will too.

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Crossing Australia by Rail: The Ghan Expedition

Back from her Australian expedition, our Head of Worldwide Product, Liz, recounts her memorable journey on board The Ghan rail journey through the heart of the Outback from Darwin to Adelaide.

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16 must-see highlights in Australia and New Zealand

Discover Australia and New Zealand's 'eight greats' with our in-house Travel Writer, Will Gray.

5 minutes with Arne Bergh, Icehotel Creative Director

Sculptor Arne Bergh became the Creative Director of the Icehotel in 1997 and oversees the annual selection of the international team of artists who come together to design and build this incredible feat of architecture. We caught up with him to find out more...

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Introducing: Bear Cave Suite at Iso Syote

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How to pick your perfect polar expedition vessel…

There’s an increasing range of expedition ships cruising in polar waters these days, so how on earth do you pick the right one for you? Read our expert guide.

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How to Plan a Polar Holiday

Thinking about planning a trip to the polar regions, but not sure where to start? Read our step by step guide to choosing your expedition voyage...

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Australia vs New Zealand Holiday

How to these two extraordinary countries stack up as travel destinations?

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All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer

Lauren from our Worldwide team travelled between Banff and Vancouver on the iconic Rocky Mountaineer

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Top End Top Ten

Australia's Top End in the Northern Territory is a land of rich red earth, canyons, endless floodplains, fascinating culture and compelling wildlife. Read our top 10 highlights of this fascinating region.

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Where to Find Polar Bears

Discover the kingdom of the ice bear with our guide on where to travel to see the Arctic's most impressive creature...

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5 Reasons to Spend New Year’s Eve in Reykjavik

It’s the time of year that Icelanders look forward to - fireworks, parties and tradition. Spend New Year's Eve in Iceland's Reykjavik.

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Saunas: Feeling the heat in Finland

A traditional sauna is an integral part of any holiday in Scandinavia, but Finland especially. Our Travel Specialist Mark investigates. 

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12 of the Best Birdwatching Holidays

You don’t need to be a twitcher. You don’t need to know your guillemot from your gannet, or even own a pair of binoculars. This selection of avian hotspots – in no particular pecking order – will transport you to some of the world’s most spectacular wild places for an unforgettable adventure in the company of beautiful birds!

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What to wear at the Icehotel

Find out here what you should wear at the ICEHOTEL to keep warm when staying at the world's coolest hotel in Swedish Lapland.