At the heart of every great expedition voyage is a great Expedition Leader. This person doesn’t just manage logistics—they shape the...

Crossing the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR) feels a bit like flying over the Himalaya when they’re shrouded in clouds. In both cases, a...

The moon was still shining when I awoke, casting a soft glow over the landscape. By the time breakfast arrived, the sun had risen,...

When the alarm went off at 6:20 AM, I jumped out of bed, excited for the day ahead. In just ten minutes, our butler would be arriving...

Introductions, Briefings, and Biosecurity The morning was packed with introductions. First, we met the department heads, followed by an...

When the alarm went off at 8:15 this morning, it felt as if it was the middle of the night. And it was in San Jose, California. I dragged...

On Sunday, March 9, at 8:45 PM, I received a text confirming that the chauffeured ride arranged by Silversea had arrived. At first...

For the past ten years, my ship travel has been on small vessels ranging from 22 passengers (UnCruise) to 190 (Adventure Canada). Then,...

Cleaning out hard drives is really no different from cleaning out closets. Each item stored on it evokes a memory. If it doesn't then...

The cruise industry, while not back in full swing, is definitely back. It's easy to tell by going to Cruise Mapper where you can see the...

A few weeks ago I took a workshop on the literary essay, led by Perrin Kerns (image below). I didn't know what a literary essay was when...

San Pedro de Atacama is about one hour driving time from the border with Bolivia. I wondered why our van had to stop in San Pedro to →

I never thought I’d be sleeping in a shipping container. Yet here I am and I am grateful. We are →

Every great adventure starts with a flat tire. Or at least that what I hoped. We drove for an hour and a half south of San Pedro de →

I’ve never been to the moon, and I doubt whoever named this valley has been there either. In fact, I am certain →

Most trips to the Atacama Desert start in Calama, the closest airport and mining town. My trip was no different. And, like most tourists →

On a cloudy day in Santiago, there are no lines for the funicular in Parque Metropolitano. The park is one of the →

These Andean children are looking through a window into their schoolhouse. I'm inside; they are not. Seems like it should be the other →