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Photo Story | Scotland
The Standing Stones of Calanais
By Dennis Minty
The Isle of Lewis in Scotland is home to the Calanais Standing Stones, one of the best preserved and most complete Neolithic monuments in Europe. The purpose, construction, and meaning of these megaliths may be a mystery, but one thing is certain—they are a must-see on a Scotland Slowly expedition!
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Ten Tips for Taking Expedition Travel Photos You'll Cherish
By Lauren Clewes
Want to get an awesome snapshot of an adorable puffin, a sparkling blue glacier, a rustic fishing boat, or the delighted smiles of family and friends? Photographs make lasting and meaningful souvenirs. Here are ten tips for any enthusiastic amateur photographer to capture beautiful images on your next once-in-a-lifetime trip.
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Photo Story | Newfoundland and Labrador
Francois, Newfoundland: Small Town, Big Spirit
By Dennis Minty
If you’re lucky enough to travel there, visiting the remote outport of Francois, Newfoundland is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you’ll never forget! Learn more about the real-life effects of the cod moratorium and kick up a jig at a kitchen party.
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Article | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
Coping with the Cold: Strategies of Arctic Birds and Mammals
By Dennis Minty
Learn fascinating facts about your favourite Arctic wildlife. These iconic animals benefit from a variety of anatomical, physiological, and behaviour adaptations that make them well suited to life in cold environments. Camouflaging insulation, special digestive enzymes, and even the shape of their feet help them survive.
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What I Learned from Writing a Territorial Acknowledgement
By Ellie Clin
Territorial acknowledgements—paying homage to the traditional homelands where an event takes place or a structure is built—are one small way we can show respect to Indigenous peoples within Canada and around the world. Find out more about what one settler learned from the experience of writing one.
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Photo Story | Antarctica
Penguins: A Cast of Characters
By Dennis Minty
There are many species of penguin that you can see on an Antarctic expedition cruise, including gentoo, king, macaroni, Adélie, chinstrap, rockhopper, Magellanic, and emperor. Read on to take a closer look at eight of these favourite waddling friends.
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Interview with a Taste of Place Ambassador: Lori McCarthy
By Adventure Canada
Meet Lori McCarthy, a wild chef, forager, hunter, educator, chronic outdoorsperson, and—most fiercely—a Newfoundlander. Enjoy this interview to read more about her new book, how people and place connect to food, and why a trip to Newfoundland should be on every adventurous eater’s bucket list.