Travel Articles: Expedition Cruises

Long holiday at Rottnest Island. Beautiful place I Love it there. The underwater scenery is just magnificent and I created this documentary as a tribute to this amazing placeThis is my Documentaryhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6o50hkhzy0

32 years of idle dreaming, 7 years of idle speculation, 3 days to decide, 2 weeks to departure - Forever to remember. A curious person revels in a bold decision.

Here are some facts from my trip: 13 Countries in 30 days. By Air 11032 miles. By sea miles 1026 miles. By Train 385 miles. Car 3907 miles. Total Miles Traveled 16284. Total pictures taken 1430. It was a hell of a ride and got to see lots of neat stuff. One more thing off the bucket list!!!!!

....to finally walking up the gangplank of what everybody had been anticipating for more than a year. Would it do justice to expectations? Suffice it to say at this stage that Silversea's brochure seems to thrive on British understatement.

Our Galapagos trip combined adventure (snorkeling with sharks, sea turtles, &sealions), geology (volcanoes), zoology, history (Darwin), folklore (murder & intrigue), culture, & rest. But the best was sharing it with the people I love the most

If great travels are measured by how deeply they embed themselves into your consciousness, then the Antarctic isn't merely great, but is a wide path to your soul.

Ecocamp in Torres del Paine National Park
In this world of vanishing wilderness, we invite you to explore our remote Patagonia with the least ecological impact possible; to trek in virgin beech forests; to admire colossal calving glaciers; to think and wonder about humankind while standing at the foot of the towering granite peaks of the Torres …

For me one of my best experiences in my life.....Galapagos is perfect on the Angelito yacht !!!! The guide Maja was excellent !!!! The food, The crew was fantastic !!! I want to come back again !!!

A mind blowing dive into the Ecuadorian Dream..... from trekking the lush paths and secluded waterways of the Amazon, to the awe-inspiring curiosity of the Galapagos Islands..... absolute heaven on Earth!

I am including a selected number of photos i took while
I was on my tour. Enjoy.

Every year the Millennium is hauled out of the water for complete maintenance. Here it is in Guayaquil's boat yard in February 2009.

Tanner picked a trip to Ecuador and even though his older brother and dad did not want to go we had an amazing experience that no one will ever forget and we had it together!

A truly special trip to share with my wonderful mom. Days in the highlands allowed us to explore the roots of the Andean cultures and remnants of the former Incan empire. Followed by a week on the islands that inspired Darwin and that still, to this day, house an incredible diversity of species and adventure.

An adventure along the Antarctic Peninsula with my husband following in the footsteps of famous explorers of the Heroic Age, spying out penguin colonies and experiencing once in a lifetime observations of Humpback and Minke Whales!

Follow along my journey to the Svalbard Archipelago in the Norwegian Arctic, also known as the "gateway to the North Pole," and a wildlife paradise aboard the new expedition ship, the Ultramarine with Quark Expeditions. A weeklong voyage that highlighted the incredible wildlife, stunning landscapes and incredible history of the Arctic in Spring. …

My first adventure south of the equator! (Way south...)

Halong Bay, located in the Northeastern region, is a fantastic area to visit during a Vietnam trip. The bay and surrounding islands are comprised of limestone, which creates an awe-inspiring karst landscape, as well as cave formations to explore. See Halong Bay in by boating, snorkeling, caving, or cycling.

Here at the Adventure Life office, we absolutely love hearing from our travelers! In this digital day and age, it especially excites us to get "snail mail" correspondence. Such a rarity, it is nice to get an envelope containing something personal - like this letter, hand-written note, and photo collage from Adventure Lifer, …

IGTOA (International Galapagos Tour Operators Association) held the first "Five Star Guiding in Five Days" course at Charles Darwin Research Station from November 18 to November 23. Twenty-six guides and two representatives from the Galapagos National Park participated in the course designed to further develop and educate guides. Daily …

According to the December 2013/January 2014 edition of National Geographic Traveler magazine, there are 20 must-see places for the year to come. Comprised of nominations from a global community of writers, editors, and travelers, this list includes some surprising selections as well as a few mysteries. However, all are uniquely incredible destinations. Adventure Life is proud to offer some of the "Best in the World" to our travelers!

Alaska's history is alive on board the small-ship, SS Legacy. Characters in Alaska's complex history like conservationist John Muir, Gold Rush "stampeders" and missionaries join travelers on cruises through the Inside Passage. Referred to as heritage guides, this team of historic re-enactors provides a distinct onboard atmosphere by portraying a …