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Our Travel partner Lindblad Expeditions in conjunction with National Geographic education have created this exciting and inspiring series for us to share with you at home. What does it mean to be an Explorer in the 21st century? Our idea of exploring the world is different than it was 100+ years ago when Ernest…
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Nothing beats a break from busy life than an escape to nature. I had often talked about doing a multi day walk and after years of coming up with excuses I just went ahead and booked one. Maria Island’s 4 day/3 night walk ticked all the boxes as it was over a long weekend, only…
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With nothing between the Three Capes Track and Antarctica, you feel as though you are at the edge of the world. The Southernmost points of both the African and South American continents are equally as breathtaking but the Three Capes Walk boasts a range of truly ‘Aussie’ rugged terrain and feels like nowhere else on…
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Ready for an adventure? Join one of National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions expert naturalists as they show you some of planet Earth’s most brilliant wildlife in a series of virtual expeditions. Want to receive more amazing virtual experiences straight to your inbox? Click subscribe and share this with your friends and family.
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Breakfast on the Pacific coast, lunch on a snow-covered volcano and dinner in the Amazon? This might sound impossible but in one of the smallest countries in South America you can do this in a day – welcome to Ecuador! As a destination Ecuador is often skimmed over or shortly visited by travelers heading to…
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After visiting Monument Valley we drove to the town of Page, a gateway to both incredible landmarks and adventure sports. we crossed back and forth between the states of Arizona and Utah before we reached the town sitting alongside Lake Powell. We booked a tour of Antelope Canyon for 1pm, which provided perfect lighting in…
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We began our journey early in the morning, excited to be leaving the craziness of Vegas for small town USA. Our drive took 6 hours but as the road stretched out before us the scenery really grew more and more beautiful. Within a few hours the fields were covered with snow as we drove towards…
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Victoria Falls is renowned for some high adrenalin activities. One such activity is to visit Livingstone Island and swim in Devil’s Pool. I was transferred from the hotel, over the border into Zambia to the historic and luxurious Royal Livingstone Hotel on the Zambezi River, where I met the guides. From here, I boarded a…
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Hear the thunderous crack of calving glaciers. Sail alongside pods of orca; see breaching humpbacks and foraging brown bears. Hike verdant old-growth rain forests and kayak peaceful coastlines. Alaska is renowned for its iconic wildlife—whales, bears, and eagles. You’re certain to see them, but you’ll also discover much more. Strange and beautiful undersea creatures. Pods…
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The wildlife of Galápagos is legendary for its lack of an instinctive fear of humans. Sea lions loll on the beach next to you. Birds land on your camera lenses and stand in the middle of the trail ignoring you as you carefully walk around them. As you contemplate or photograph giant tortoises to your…
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