Monthly Archives: January 2019

[ad_1] Expedition cruises to Antarctica are tipped to be the hottest travel trend for 2019 and it’s really not very surprising. ‘Hottest’ being a more poignant term than we’d ever wish to use in this context. It’s no secret that ice melt in the southernmost region of our planet is increasing at an alarming rate […]

[ad_1] The poster child for environmental protection and the most revered Arctic wildlife of all – read on to discover the best places to see the majestic polar bear. Seeing polar bears in the wild is one of the most magnificent experiences any traveller could ever dream and inarguably one of the prime reasons so […]

[ad_1] The southernmost region of South America, shared by Argentina and Chile, is the prime destination for nature-lovers and active travellers who head to the continent at the end of the year. They know that during the Austral summer, between November and March, Patagonia is at her most resplendent. Her lakes shimmer in an abundance […]

[ad_1] Known As the ‘Wildlife Capital of the Arctic’, the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is a magnificent place to visit if spotting polar bears, whales, walruses and other unique wildlife is on your bucket-list A magical world of ice, snow and unique wildlife – this is Svalbard in a nutshell. One of the northernmost inhabited […]

[ad_1] A lot of factors can increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights in the Arctic. The most important? Be in the right place! The ethereal Northern Lights occur in the Arctic region and are most visible in a circular band known as the Aurora Borealis Oval Zone. Much like a wide oblong ring, […]

[ad_1] The South American vicuña is one of the most iconic wildlife you’ll see on the central Andes Mountain regions of the continent. They are nowadays revered for their fine and insulating fleece: vicuña wool is the most expensive fabric on earth, fetching between 1000 and 3000 USD per yard. The Vicuña, a relation of […]

[ad_1] On the 23rd of June, 2019, we’ll be hosting our very first charter trip to the Arctic, taking the crew of Places We Go on an amazing filming adventure to the mesmerizing Svalbard archipelago. And you can come along for the ride. Nothing can compare to the unique and unforgettable experience of cruising the […]