The Arctic is a fascinating region that still holds many secrets, despite our incessant desire to explore it ad infinitum. Starkly different to its southern counterpart and immensely coveted for its natural resources, the Arctic is, more than anything else, one of the world’s most incredible wildlif
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Maybe you’ve dreamt of South American adventures your entire life or, maybe, the continent has just entered into your travel radar. Whatever the case may be, planning a first-time visit to South America – an enormous and enormously varied one at that, is an exciting endeavour but it can also be just
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You may be surprised to hear that the Svalbard archipelago in the High Arctic is considered a year-round destination although because it’s mostly known as an Arctic cruise base, it receives most visitors during the northern summer. But if you want to visit and see the region's famed wildlife, just w
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Caleta Tortel is one of the most unique villages you could visit in South America. Not just because it’s literally framed by the icy wonders of Patagonia – snuggly sitting between the Northern and Southern Patagonian Ice Fields – but because it’s built on stilts and boasts an usual history that’s st
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The harshness of the Arctic region means that even if you’re visiting on an expedition cruise at the height of summer, you’ll likely experience climatic extremes. Packing for all eventualities is absolutely essential for Arctic cruise passengers, as is having good-quality gear that’ll keep you warm
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The birthplace of some of the most significant pre-Inca cultures in South America and certainly the cultural capital of Peru, not to mention a stunning colonial maze and basepoint from which to visit some of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world, Trujillo seems more than ready to tak
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