©Dennis Minty
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Am I Fit Enough for Expedition Travel?
By Adventure Canada
Small-ship expedition cruises are active and adventurous trips, intended for people who have curious minds and are reasonably fit. Find out more about what to expect from this style of travel and whether it’s right for you.
©Dennis Minty
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An Introvert Goes Exploring
By Rhonda Muir
Thinking about travelling solo? Read about how a self-proclaimed introvert found quiet places for solitude on board, loved the opportunity to explore on her own while ashore, and met like-minded kindred spirits among her travelling companions on a Scotland Slowly expedition.
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The Ultimate Arctic Expedition Photography Guide
By Kristian Bogner
For any avid photographer, a small-ship Arctic expedition cruise provides spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities. Pore over this thorough and detailed guide for some of the best techniques, settings, and gear recommendations to use to get the very best images on your next adventure.
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The Unsung Hero of the Hebrides—Isle of Lewis
By Liz Carlson
Scotland boasts more than nine hundred offshore islands, primarily clustered into four main groups: Shetland, Orkney, Inner Hebrides, and Outer Hebrides. Read this compelling case as to why the Isle of Lewis stands out as the ultimate gem among them all.
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Stepping Back in Time in Siglufjörður, Iceland
By Liz Carlson
Did you know that Siglufjörður is the northernmost town in Iceland? With a population of just over a thousand people, it is one of the country's most fascinating and breathtaking destinations. Take a step back in time as you explore this picturesque and culturally rich town and discover in this article why Siglufjörður is a must-visit location for any type of traveller.
©Dennis Minty
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Fostering Healing and Preserving Cultural Heritage
By Adventure Canada
Explore the Hebron and Nutak Reunions project through the lens of Lena Onalik, an archaeologist with the Nunatsiavut Government. In this interview, learn how this initiative aims to reunite Inuit Elders with their homelands.
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Did You Ever Get to See Your Bird?
By Steve Burrows
Have you ever sought a bird that always seems to elude you? Award-winning author Steve Burrows discusses his quest to see a particular bird on his upcoming trip to the High Arctic. Read on to discover the connection between the birds from his literary works and the extraordinary avian species living in Greenland and Arctic Canada, where he hopes to find his nemesis bird.
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Part 3: Inuit Explorers of Great Britain—Once More Into the Passage
By Ken McGoogan
Early in the nineteenth century, as more and more British whalers and explorers turned up in the Arctic, at least two young Inuit found ways to reverse the usual direction of exploration going from their Arctic homes to the UK and causing quite a stir. Arctic historian, author, and expedition team member Ken McGoogan shares their fascinating stories in the third installment of this six-part series.
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Part 2: Chasing Kane from Beechey to Greenland—Once More Into the Passage
By Ken McGoogan
As author-historian Ken McGoogan prepares to sail again Into the Northwest Passage, he reflects on what he has learned from following in the wake of Elisha Kent Kane. In the second installment of this six-part series, Ken starts on Beechey Island and finishes in Greenland.
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Part 1: Discovering John Rae—Once More Into the Passage
By Ken McGoogan
In 1999, author-historian Ken McGoogan, along with two other men, placed a plaque overlooking Rae Strait, commemorating John Rae’s 1854 discovery—the final link in the first navigable Passage. Twenty-five years later, McGoogan finds himself reflecting on his return to this very spot. Experience the Arctic through his perspective as he shares behind-the-scenes insights from his award-winning book, Fatal Passage, in the first of this six-part series.