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Sailing Holland America Line’s Veendam to Cuba – Day 4

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Navigating the Shores of Cuba, The Dutch Way It’s a relaxing day at sea this morning aboard Holland America Line’s Veendam. Photo © 2018 Aaron Saunders At Sea; Saturday, February 17, 2018 Holland America Line’s Veendam came to life at two in the morning today, pushing away from our berth in Havana, Cuba

Sailing Holland America Line’s Veendam to Cuba – Day 3

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Sailing Back in Time in Havana There’s nothing like sailing into Havana at dawn. Photo © 2018 Aaron Saunders Havana, Cuba; Friday, February 16, 2018 In the twenty years that I’ve been cruising, I’ve sailed into too many harbours to count. The most memorable ones, though, stick out in my mind – and

A New Look for Silversea’s Silver Spirit

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One of my favorite ships has received a swanky new makeover. Back in the spring, ultra-luxury line Silversea put its 2009-built Silver Spirit through a multi-million dollar refit that included lengthening the vessel by 49 feet. The amazing feat was accomplished by cutting the ship in half and inserting a new

National Geographic Endeavour II to the Galapagos – Day 4

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In Search of the Giant Tortoise Giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station at Puerto Ayora. Photo © 2018 Aaron Saunders Santa Cruz, Galapagos; Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic  National Geographic Endeavour II spent last evening at our anchorage just outside the main harbour of Puerto Ayora, a small town

Indian Pacific train journey from Perth to Sydney

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My first sighting of The Indian Pacific train with its silver bullet-like carriages and famous eagle emblem is at Perth Railway Station and it is so long that I can’t see the beginning or end. The Indian Pacific Train is an unbelievable 774 metres in length, just less than two full

National Geographic Endeavour II to the Galapagos – Day 3

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The Galapagos Affair The remote island of Floreana, Galapagos. Photo © 2018 Aaron Saunders Floreana, Galapagos; Monday, March 12, 2018 Floreana might be the coolest Galapagos island you’ve never heard of. This morning, Lindblad Expeditons-National Geographic  National Geographic Endeavour II was at anchor off a landing site known as Punta Cormorant, just in

Good Views and Good Vibes on Long Island’s North Fork

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Where Team Fathom goes for a much-needed beach getaway: a chill, next-generation motel on Long Island's North Fork. GREENPORT, New York – The spring-summer transition creates a roller coaster of emotions for New Yorkers, who navigate their weather apps and limited closet space in anticipation of Mother Nature's whims. Skyrocketing temperatures

National Geographic Endeavour II to the Galapagos – Day 2

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Where the Wild Things Are A day of exploration on the island of Espanola, Galapagos with Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic. Photo © 2018 Aaron Saunders Espanola, Galapagos; Sunday, March 11, 2018 I’m going to go out on a limb and assume you’ve never heard of the island of Espanola, Galapagos before. I’ll also assume

National Geographic Endeavour II to the Galapagos – Day 1

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Journey to Galapagos with Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Endeavour II in the Galapagos. Photo © 2018 Aaron Saunders San Cristobal, Galapagos; Saturday, March 10, 2018 It occurred to me as I walked across the tarmac at San Cristobal Airport in the Galapagos Islands that my current journey could very well be a double

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