by Rob | Jul 26, 2023 | News
“Every traveller knows the intense satisfaction and thrill such a moment brings; the joy of getting a first hazy view of wide new territory to be explored is not less than, and may often surpass, the joy of exploration itself” – Nino Tinbergen, Dutch...
by Rob | Jul 25, 2023 | News
“He is truly wise who’s travelled far and knows the ways of the world. He who has travelled can tell what spirit governs the men he meets” – A viking saying.After the incredible past 4 days on Svalbard, most guests are somewhat weary, so a day...
by Rob | Jul 24, 2023 | News
Kings Bay and 14th July Bay ~ Saturday, 22 July 2023Early today Le Boreal came alongside the tiny quay at Ny Alesund (New York), so named as the early coal mining was begun by a New York businessman. It is situated in Kongsfjorden (Kings Fjord) and most English...
by Rob | Jul 22, 2023 | News
Friday, 21 July 2023″You are one with your skis and Nature. This is something that developes not only in the body but the soul as well, and it has a deeper meaning for a people than most of us perceive “- Fridtjof Nansen – Norwegian Polymath,...
by Rob | Jul 6, 2023 | News
The Cape winter nights are long, so we are delighted the Winter Solstice indicates the days are lengthening again. Rains this year over much of the country have been fantastic. The Karoo probably looking better than she has done in 50 years, and the Western Cape is...
