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The King’s of South Georgia

September 9, 2026

After two days at sea, crossing from the Falklands, we arrive to the majestic landscape of South Georgia. Immense, rugged peaks, swathed in snow and ice rise from the ocean. Rivers of ice form vast glaciers that sweep down between the jagged peaks, to meet the water below. Shear drops of exposed rock form dark … More The King’s of South Georgia

A week of whales in Wales

August 30, 2026

We have spent the week on the isle of Anglesey. Our first evening was a glorious riot of colour, golds, reds and oranges that faded to blues and purple as the sun set with a flash of green over the silky blue silver sea. Behind us the light on Point Lynas lighthouse started to flash. … More A week of whales in Wales

What’s in a name?

August 14, 2026

We spent a day exploring the historic city of Stanley (yes it is a city) in the Falklands, under a brilliant blue sky and warm sun. We wandered past the wood-clad houses and other buildings, with earthly tones and bright coloured corrugated iron roofs, along the main street running parallel to the dark shoreline. A … More What’s in a name?