When touring South America make sure you include Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands on your bucket list. The Galápagos Islands is a group of 14 islands 1,000 km west of the coast of Ecuador. In 1978 the Galápagos Islands were one of the first groups of islands to be added to the World Heritage list. Galapagos…
The first Island on our itinerary was Santa Cruz Island. We arrived on the island by tender craft launched from the expedition cruise ship MV Galapagos Explorer ll. We didn’t realize it at the time but we were about to be treated to something very special. Lonely George Lonesome George Galapagos Islands Giant Land Tortoises…
Any retiree will tell you they’ve either been themselves or they know someone who has gone on a river cruise in Europe. River cruising has certainly taken the world by storm in recent years. For those of us who have been around for a bit longer than others, cruising is a great way to take…
Up until a few years ago, I was adamant that I hated cruising. To me, being stuck on a ship with several thousands of other people wasn’t really my idea of a great way to holiday. My thoughts about going on a cruise changed dramatically after my wife decided to book a trip to Antarctica…
When I was a small boy I became fascinated with the frozen continent of Antarctica. I had read many stories of the explorers Sir Douglas Mawson and Earnest Shackleton and the many species of birds and animals that call this frozen wilderness home. I never in my wildest dreams ever thought I would have the…
After leaving Stromness Harbour the ship cruised south, heading for Cumberland Bay and our next shore landing at Grytviken. As the ship entered Cumberland Bay we had our first sighting of a huge tabular iceberg about 1km off the ships port side. We experienced sea ice and large swells. As a consequence, the Captain made…
The Antarctic Peninsula Itinerary: Ushuaia – Falkland Island – South Georgia – Antarctic Peninsula – Ushuaia Total Distance: 3,419 Nautical Miles / 6,332 kilometers After two days at sea crossing the Scotia Sea from South Georgia, our ship the Explorer II arrived in the South Shetland Islands. These islands are located between the southern tip…
Russia has so much to offer when it comes to river cruising. When I think about Russia, two great cities immediately come to mind, Moscow and St Petersburg. Fortunately, you can visit both and cruise pretty much most of the way between the two. River cruising in Russia Cruising between Moscow and St Petersburg offers…
Hop on an aeroplane, take a bus tour or go on a cruise. From ticking famous landmarks in Australia off your bucket list to cruising the Danube, here are some of the popular travel experiences for seniors. Seniors World Travel 1- River cruising River cruising has become a popular way for senior travellers to see…
