Blog Posts for Cruising

If the thought of cruising around the Adriatic in a yacht with a cocktail in your hand, a bunch of new friends by your side and the warm sun reflecting off the turquoise water doesn't sound appealing, then it's best you stop reading now.

Because this is exactly what you can expect on a sail around Croatia. With more than 1,180 islands and over 3,000 miles of coastline, getting out on the water is the best way to see it all. 

Here's some of the things you can expect:

Packing can be a bit of an arduous task. It can be especially difficult if you don't really know what to expect about from your destination.

Antarctica, being one of the world's last frontiers, is a challenge to pack since very few people know what to expect from the icy continent. However, it doesn't need to be a challenge. To lend a little assistance, Brendan van Son shares some of his tips on packing.

Without an ounce of overstatement, the landscapes, wilderness and wildlife on our Antarctic trips can often leave people lost for words. The immensity and the grandeur of the scenery and sheer quantity of the animal life can be overwhelming.

No photo, however good, can ever hope to capture it all properly but with the right equipment and a few handy tips everyone can come home with some incredible shots.

Some thoughts and suggestions:

How good is Christmas pudding? And what about that leftover ham, devoured on Boxing Day between two slabs of fresh white bread? And who could forget the obligatory cheese platter to help wash down all that white wine.

If (like me) you’ve over-indulged a little over the silly season, why not work it off in style. Here’s five unique ways to get the legs moving, set your heart racing and help work off that extra serving of pavlova:

Travel blogger Brendan van Son has just returned from a Gecko's trip to the Galapagos Islands:

Like anywhere I go, I had expectations before visiting the Galapagos Islands. I had a wishlist of all the things I wanted to see and experience. But like anywhere, the Galapagos had its own plans for me; and I'm certainly glad it did. 

I'm a very fortunate person and have drifted around the world for a good portion of my life. Trying my best not to sound like a travel snob, I have to say that I spend the majority of my time in interesting and beautiful places that can only stir up one's sense of adventure.

Image of the week: Varanasi, India by Leah Day 
Trip of the week: Exotic India
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