“I changed my socks four times, which was a luxury given I'm often on expeditions which involve wearing the same two pairs for three months!” If Polly could offer Yompers one piece of advice it would be to wear the right kit. “It makes the world of …
It was supposed to be a homecoming. We were American, after all. But not only had the culture shifted in some nauseating ways while we were away — 1978 to 1987 — and everything appeared glossier, more commercial, but we longer had the ex-pat's luxury …
For those looking for extreme adventure on their holiday, check out Abercrombie & Kent's Pioneer's Collection. The extreme holidays include the chance to test your nerve flying a supersonic fighter jet in Russia, ascend Africa's highest mountain …
Like river cruising, luxury adventure cruising is a fast-growing segment of the overall cruise market. The good news for Australian cruisers is we're now seeing more action in our part of the world. Silversea's new expedition ship, Silver Discoverer …
As Mishler says, “Hearing and telling the tale has allowed me the luxury of living inside of it. I am part of its habitat, especially now that my own eyesight is … And it is an excellent adventure for all. “The Blind Man and the Loon: The Story of A …
Our adjourning rooms looked out to the boats on the harbour and were beautifully restored, with an equal mix of modern luxury and the remains of the 19th-century jam factory and warehouses that previously occupied the space. The Henry Jones, on the …
In that time, they have certainly not been dawdling – they have created a truly luxurious barn conversion in one of the handsome stone outbuildings, as well as being very busy cultivating a wonderful walled vegetable garden. “We've loved being here and …
Three years ago, Un-Cruise was a modest Alaska-oriented cruise company with two names: InnerSea Discoveries (active expedition trips) and American Safari Cruises (luxury adventure yachts). During the winter months, its small, 22-passenger yacht Safari …
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) is hosting a trip on adventure cruise company Maple Leaf Adventures to explore the West Coast's Great Bear Rainforest on B.C.'s northern mainland. The inaugural nine-day trip will operate June 19-27.