Emperor Penguin: Everything About the Animal & Where You Can See It “March of the Penguins” has captivated millions of moviegoers and introduced the emperor penguin to a global audience. What the film doesn’t show is how difficult it is for most...
Three Polar Bears for Breakfast: Here’s How My Svalbard Expedition Went There are some travel destinations you carry with you for years. For me, Svalbard was exactly that kind of place. The rugged beauty of the Arctic, massive glaciers, polar bears in the wild, the endless expanse of the...
Your Trip to Easter Island: Everything You Need to Know About Rapa Nui “I’ve always wanted to go there!” or “That’s still on my bucket list!” That’s what everyone I talk to about my trip to Easter Island says. And just a few...
Packing List for Lapland in Winter: What You Really Need One of the questions my clients ask most often: What should I pack for a trip to Lapland? After numerous stays in northern Scandinavia, I have a clear answer: less than you think,...
Ōmisoka: Japan's ritual for a conscious turn of the year While Europe is immersed in New Year's Eve festivities, Japan celebrates the turn of the year differently: quietly, clearly, ritually. Ōmisoka on December 31 is not a party, but a conscious conclusion. A day that shows how...
Southern Lights: Travel with us to see the rarely observed Aurora Australis There are some experiences in nature that you will never forget. The Southern Lights are one of them. High above Antarctica, green, purple, pink, and red bands of light dance across...
