Patagonian Glaciers: Bucking the Trend

Published on July 17, 2017

Bucking the global trend, some of Patagonia’s 50 plus glaciers are expanding rather than retreating…

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The 360 on Stella Australis

Published on July 17, 2017

Determined not to be left behind in the technology race, Stella Australis recently introduced 360-degree…

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For Sale: Blue Lagoon, slightly used, good condition

Published on July 7, 2017

 Iceland Magazine reports in its May issue that the Blue Lagoon — one of the…

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Ethiopia: Gondar Castle and World War Two

Published on June 22, 2017

As we celebrate the 73rd anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy landings this month, it’s…

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The Northern Five — Kenya’s Alternative Wildlife Bucket List

Published on June 21, 2017

We’ve already told you about the “Ugly Five” and “Tiny Five” of Kenya wildlife. But…

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EcoTraining Joins Emerging Destinations

Published on June 15, 2017

Emerging Destinations is pleased to announce a brand new client — EcoTraining Guides & Guardians…

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Sussing Out Santa Lucia Hill

Published on June 12, 2017

What’s that heavily wooded hill sticking up in the middle of downtown Santiago? It’s called…

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Torres del Paine for Fashionistas

Published on June 11, 2017

Whether you’re trekking the “W” Circuit with Fantastico Sur or taking day hikes from your…

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Tucking into the Tuckers

Published on June 10, 2017

They’re mighty tiny but very important — both the Tuckers Islets and the small penguins…

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Beware Iceland’s Hidden People: Trolls, Elves and Fairies

Published on June 3, 2017

Huldufólk is what they call them in Iceland — the “hidden” or “secret” people. Not…

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They Really Should Have Called it “Greens” Land

Published on June 2, 2017

With more than 60 golf courses catering to a native population of only 330,000, Iceland…

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Innsæi: The Icelandic Art of Intuition

Published on June 1, 2017

Before you’re cruise this summer, be sure to catch the new documentary InnSaei – The…

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The Queen of Uganda’s National Parks

Published on May 30, 2017

Primates aside, Uganda’s most spectacular game viewing experience is Queen Elizabeth National Park. Unlike Bwindi…

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Kwibuka 23 — Rwanda’s 100-Day Remembrance

Published on May 25, 2017

Twenty-three years after the genocide against the Tutsi, Adventure Consults joined the rest of the…

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Rwanda Welcomes Eastern Black Rhinos

Published on May 23, 2017

Although Rwanda is more renowned for mountain gorillas, the East African country is once again…

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Monasteries and Monarchs

Published on May 8, 2017

Besides Lake Tana being the source of the Blue Nile and the water that thunders over nearby…

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Father De Agostini’s Legacy

Published on May 8, 2017

During all of their voyages through the islands at the bottom end of Patagonia, the…

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Andes Anthology: Best Movies About the Big Mountains

Published on May 8, 2017

From Clint Eastwood dangling from the Swiss Alps in The Eiger Sanction to Gregory Peck…

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Savor Spring in Torres Del Paine

Published on May 8, 2017

Why wait until the southern hemisphere summer when you can savor the majesty of Chile’s…

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Bwabwata: Namibia’s Other Great Game Park

Published on May 8, 2017

It’s not nearly as famous at Etosha—primarily because the region was off-limits to tourists and…

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