Tag Archives: Natural landscapes & geology

The Southern Sky: There Is No South Star

There is no North Star down here. Sailors in these waters had to find south [...]

Antarctica Is a Desert: The Driest Place on Earth

You are surrounded by more frozen water than anywhere else on the planet, and you [...]

New Year’s Eve in Antarctica: The Night Never Gets Dark

If you step out on deck at midnight on New Year's Eve, you will still [...]

The First Ice: Why Antarctica Looks Blue

Antarctica looks white in pictures. The first surprise of December 29 is the color.

Río de la Plata: The Widest River in the World

The ship is bound for Antarctica. She spends her first two days on a river.

Reykjavík & the Golden Circle: Where Fire, Water, and Freedom Meet

There are places in the world where nature overwhelms you, and there are places where [...]

Ísafjörður & Dynjandi: The Remote Beauty of the Westfjords

When you sail into the Westfjords, it feels as though you are entering a different [...]

Akureyri & Lake Mývatn: Fire and Life in the North

When you arrive in Akureyri, you may feel surprised. Iceland’s north is rugged, remote, and [...]

Bergen & the Fjords: Where Mountains Meet the Sea

Norway does not ease you into its landscapes. It confronts you with grandeur. In Bergen, [...]