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“Return! Come back, now!” our guide shouts behind us, with panic in his voice. Oh dear. Suddenly, I see not one, not two, but three gigantic whales surrounding us. They …

Maybe it’s the stark contrasts of the icy north. Maybe it’s the long cultural continuity with old ways of seeing the world. Maybe it’s just the long winter nights. Whatever …

Without being too dramatic, Ushuaia is at the end of the world. Geographically, that is.  In the land known as Tierra Del Fuego, just at the point where the South …

Japan is renowned for its excellent train service: the most efficient, the fastest, and the cleanest in the world. Now, in order to showcase the natural beauty and culture of …

On my first river cruise a decade ago, the “wellness” options were a few guided bike tours and a sundeck hot tub. On the first ride along the Rhine, the …