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Adventures
Adventures on this site cover the active, outdoor, and off-the-beaten-path experiences I’ve sought out while traveling across 135 countries. From hiking volcanic ridgelines to tracking wildlife at dawn, I test these experiences myself before writing about them, noting safety, guiding quality, and whether the adrenaline matches the price tag. As a diver, I’m especially drawn to adventures that combine land and sea. This category brings together everything from cruises and flights to diving and festivals under one adventurous umbrella. Represent an adventure or tour operator? See how I review or work with me.
Aqua Lares Was a Soviet Icebreaker. Now She Carries 30 Guests to Aldabra and Svalbard.
Aqua Lares has one of the best backstories in expedition cruising. She was built for ice in 1974, at IHC Verschure in Amsterdam, as a
