A Cuban Surprise
What comes to mind when thinking of Cuba? For many, the vibrant rhythms of salsa and the rich aroma of Cuban cigars are some of [...]
Photography is Life
The Cuban people are known for their vibrant spirit, resilience, and deep sense of community. Rooted in a rich cultural heritage, they embrace a fusion [...]
Mediterranean Cruise (July 2025)
A new addition to our travel schedule is a Mediterranean cruise on the ultra-luxury Seabourn Ovation. It will be a 20 day cruise beginning in [...]
In Search of Puffins
This is part 2 of Amazing Birds of the Arctic. There are many birds in the arctic that are either interesting, good-looking, or both. But there [...]
What is an Ittoqqortoormiit?
Our first stop in Greenland is the coastal settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit (that’s a mouthful!) located on the mouth of Scoresby Sound. With its population a [...]
The Final Day
We have been visiting Svalbard for the past 12 days on an ultra-luxury expedition cruise ship with the “promise” of viewing mammalian wildlife, especially polar [...]
The Sleeping Walrus
Do you remember the cartoons Wally the Walrus or Tennessee Tuxedo? How about J. Pat O'Malley in Alice in Wonderland? The Walrus and the Carpenter [...]
Amazing Birds of the Arctic
I get no thrill from watching birds. But I find photographing birds exhilarating, especially when I can capture their antics. It’s high-speed, quick reaction photography. [...]
The Owl Chronicle
We were doing our birding thing, sitting in a hide in a remote area in the foothills of the Himalayas. Our guide and friend Khushboo [...]
Norway, Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland (Jul, 2024)
25-Day Svalbard Immersion & Greenland SEABOURN VENTURE JUN 30 - JUL 25, 2024 DEPARTS : TROMSO, NORWAY ARRIVES : REYKJAVIK, ICELAND Learn more on the [...]