Life is an experience to be treasured and enjoyed… I believe in saying yes to every opportunity and relishing every unexpected new path this can lead to. I thrive on exploring new destinations and experiences and am usually willing to try (most) things at least once! Having lived in Canada and New Zealand and worked in the travel industry for over 20 years, I’m continually amazed by the world around us.
Highlights include crossing continents, exploring volcanoes, deserts, jungles and mountain ranges, and witnessing the northern lights dancing across the sky. I’ve also had some incredible wildlife encounters, from kayaking with walrus and surfing with dolphins, to watching adorable bear cubs and being chased by rhinos!
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Liz‘s top travel experiences
Exploring New Zealand’s rugged Catlins Coast, where we searched for penguins and surfed with Hectors dolphins
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Liz‘s top travel experiences
Swimming with majestic whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia – literally took my breath away!
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Liz‘s top travel experiences
Sailing the Great Bear Rainforest – kayaking remote fjords, enjoying close encounters with grizzlies and watching the sun set over the pristine wilderness of British Columbia’s Pacific Coast
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Liz‘s top travel experiences
Flying over the spectacular mountains and glaciers of Kluane National Park in the Yukon, Canada, and finally spotting my first (and second!) moose in the wild, from the air
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Liz‘s top travel experiences
Watching the northern lights dance overhead in the frozen north of Alaska
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Liz‘s top travel experiences
Hiking past flamingos and guanacos to marvel at the iconic Torres del Paine, Chile
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Liz‘s top travel experiences
Feeling spray on my face from the thunderous Iguazu Falls, Argentina
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Liz‘s top travel experiences
Kayaking through Spitsbergen’s icy waters to be startled by a walrus popping up right next to me
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Liz‘s top travel experiences
Antarctica: everything, from the dramatic scenery, the immense icebergs, the fascinating history of exploration, the endearingly comical penguins and other amazing wildlife, to the invigorating polar plunge, the great company on board and the enthusiasm and knowledge of the expedition team
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Liz‘s top travel experiences
Coming face to face with lions, white rhino, elephants and more on my first African safari
Liz‘s Favourite Holidays
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Hike and Drive New Zealand
New Zealand Self DriveExplore with your own 4x4 and hike some of New Zealand's best backcountry trails.
From £4312
21 Nights
Year Round
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Sailing the Great Bear Rainforest
Canada Small Ship CruiseCruise remote islands and inlets in search of wolves, orcas and grizzly bears.
From £5308 Excluding Flights
7 Nights
Aug-Oct
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Offer Applies
Peninsula Fly-In
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseThe ideal way to experience the Antarctic Peninsula whilst without having to tackle the Drake Passage.
From £11836 Excluding Flights
7-13 Nights
Jan-Mar & Dec
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Iceland Backroads
Iceland Self DriveThis immersive self-drive itinerary showcases Iceland's spectacular west from Snaefellsnes to the less-visited West Fjords.
From £2690 Excluding Flights
14 Nights
May-Sep
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Western Reef Adventure
Australia Self DriveExplore Western Australia following a route from Perth along the sunset coast to Exmouth via Kalbarri National Park and Monkey Mia.
From £1326 Excluding Flights
11 Nights
Year Round
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Norway Drive and Hike on Senja Island
Norway Self DriveEnjoy scenic drives and spectacular hikes on the stunning Arctic island of Senja in Northern Norway.
From £989 Excluding Flights
7 Nights
Jun-Sep
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Best Seller
Wildlife Encounters
New Zealand Self DriveTrack down New Zealand's endemic wildlife on this self drive nature tour.
From £4500 Excluding Flights
21 Nights
Jan-Mar & Oct-Dec
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