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Six Things You Might Not Know About the Faroe Islands
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Faroe Islands

Six Things You Might Not Know About the Faroe Islands

Discover six fascinating facts about the Faroe Islands, a remote archipelago between Norway, Iceland, and Scotland. Known for its stunning landscapes…

Out of the Fog: A Rescue on Sable Island
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Out of the Fog: A Rescue on Sable Island

This is a work of fiction by Dennis Minty as it might have been told by a resident light keeper in the winter of 1899. It is based on historic…

Some Thoughts on Inuit Art

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Some Thoughts on Inuit Art

Inuit art is revered for the honesty, intimacy, and power it communicates. Learn more about the carvings, prints, and weavings that have impressed us…

Nine Fascinating Points of Interest on Into the Northwest Passage

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Northwest Passage

Nine Fascinating Points of Interest on Into the Northwest Passage

Each Adventure Canada expedition holds its own unique highlights. Find out more about the top nine experiences on this trip of a lifetime. Poignant…

A Brief History of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon

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Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

A Brief History of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon

Basque fishing, French and British military strife, rum-running, the cod moratorium, and even Nazi conspiracies have all made their mark on…

Church tower

© Dennis Minty

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Northwest Passage

Part 3: Inuit Explorers of Great Britain—Once More Into the Passage

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…

Top of the World: Bowhead Whales
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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Top of the World: Bowhead Whales

Bowheads are the largest whale by mass, but they hold another intriguing record-breaking title. Research suggests that these whales can live to be…

Red Bay, Apple Cider, Whaling, and the Basques

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Basque Country

Red Bay, Apple Cider, Whaling, and the Basques

Some of Europe’s earliest mariners, the Basques first came to Newfoundland and Labrador around the 1520s, drawn by the plentiful marine life. Learn…

The Fabulous Faroes

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Faroe Islands

The Fabulous Faroes

Step into the beauty of the Faroe Islands, hearing special stories and learning fun facts along the way. Sheep, tunnels, waterfalls, mountains, and…

Visit the Skálanes Nature Reserve

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Iceland

Visit the Skálanes Nature Reserve

Established in 2005, Skálanes is an independent nature reserve near Seyðisfjörður, Iceland that boasts beautiful bird colonies, abundant plant life,…

All About Walrus

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

All About Walrus

Get to know a blubbery, moustachioed pinniped—the walrus! One of our favourite creatures to spot on an Arctic expedition cruise, you may see walrus…

Five Tips for Travelling Sustainably in Greenland

© Jen Derbach

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Five Tips for Travelling Sustainably in Greenland

Are you captivated by the beauty of the Arctic but feel concerned about your footprint? Here are five best practices for travelling in a responsible…

Part 4: Gory, Glorious, Uproarious—Amundsen and His Successors in the Modern Northwest Passage

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Northwest Passage

Part 4: Gory, Glorious, Uproarious—Amundsen and His Successors in the Modern Northwest Passage

In the early 1900s, Roald Amundsen became the first European expedition leader to successfully sail the notorious Northwest Passage. How did he do…

Peaty Seaweediness: A Non-Collector’s Account of Single Malt Scotches

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Scotland

Peaty Seaweediness: A Non-Collector’s Account of Single Malt Scotches

Want to try authentic Scotch straight from the source on your next trip to Scotland? Learn about the types of Scotch whisky and regional taste…

Top of the World: The Neolithic Ruins of Skara Brae
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Scotland

Top of the World: The Neolithic Ruins of Skara Brae

Welcome to Skara Brae—a stone village in Scotland’s Orkney archipelago and one of the most important Neolithic ruins in Europe. Learn more about how…