In 2016 the Vancouver Aquarium, in partnership with One Ocean Expeditions and Lloyds Travel will be setting sail in the Arctic. There could be no better team to accompany you on an expedition to the Canadian North. Embark on your journey aboard the Akademik Sergey Vavilov, a small expedition cruise ship built to venture through...Read More

The Virunga Mountains at the borders of Rwanda, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo are home to around 480 mountain gorillas, more than half of the world’s entire population. The rest live in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. In Volcanoes National Park, the Rwandan part of Virungas, ten gorilla groups are now habituated for gorillas...Read More

Packing for a safari can be a challenge because of the weight restrictions that small charter aircraft place on your bags. The weight quickly adds up if you bring a tripod and telephoto lens. So choose all items carefully (most lodges and hotels have laundry facilities). This is not the terrain for a wheeled suitcase; instead,...Read More

  If you dream of leaving behind the routine of life, the boring job and wish to discover a simpler way of life, in harmony with nature, in rhythm with the worlds around you, breathe air that is clean, meet people from other cultures and explore far away places you, horseback or camel riding adventures...Read More

by Bruce Fougner Wendy and I had the opportunity to slip down to the Maldives on our last trip to South East Asia. This 1190 island archipelago is situated off the South West coast of India. We arrived in Male, were through customs in minutes and then whisked across a small road to the water...Read More

You need to have a reason to be a wildlife photographer, a passion that drives you to get better and better. You don’t have to be a pro to take great wildlife photos. In fact, there are many great photographers out there who are not pros. With that outlook you will always have many wonderful...Read More

On the surface, “expedition cruising” is a tough, seemingly contradictory concept to wrap your head around. As the name implies, expedition cruising is a taste of exploration and adventure in off-the-beaten-path places. It’s an experience more likely torn from the pages of National Geographic than Leisure Travel.In fact, National Geographic, in partnership with major expedition operator...Read More

Choosing top travel destinations in Africa is not an easy job known for the size and assortment of the continent. However, below are some destinations to add to your bucket list. In Kenya, Masai Mara is the place to be. From July to October is the dry season and the wildlife sight is unmatched. You...Read More

1. Lay by the pool and enjoy your latest book. 2. See how the locals wrap cigars and see other interesting local artists at the weekly evening event 3. Enjoy a breakfast buffet as you look out over the magnificent view of the ocean 4. Take out a kayak for a different look at the resort 5. Go...Read More

Looking for a hassle free vacation the entire family can enjoy? Consider a Caribbean cruise! Aboard today’s cruise ships there’s a range of activities for every generation and a superb collection of dining options. Cruising makes a great vacation for the young and the young at heart – and there’s no better place for it...Read More