Bhutan Revisited

The memories of my June 2011 visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan have burned brightly in my mind and I have often dreamed of coming back. Finally an opportunity to return to “the happiest place on earth” presented itself and

Iceland

Deplar Farm: a Blending of Icelandic Exploration, Culture and Casual Elegance

We approached Eleven Experiences’ Deplar Farm from the south, coming over a seasonal gravel pass loosely translated as the Olafsfjardarvgur Road. Ben Hoffman and I were 1,100 kilometers into our 1,763 kilometer Icelandic road trip – rears numb from rumbling

New Zealand

Top 5 Helicopter Experiences in New Zealand

Although the kiwi bird doesn’t fly, New Zealanders certainly do. New Zealand has more pilots and aircraft per capita than almost anywhere in the world. You can also thank helicopters for an exceptional glass of Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough

New Zealand

Otahuna, New Zealand’s Timeless Treasure

Walking around Otahuna feels like I’m inside a fairy tale. The ornate woodworking and rich jeweled accents lend warmth and color to the space. Otahuna’s history dates back to 1895, and was constructed by Sir Heaton Rhodes and his wife

London

London Update 2017

A quick trip to London for a symposium on Atlantic Salmon Conservation (held by the Atlantic Salmon Trust at Syon Park, the London residence of the Duke of Northumberland, with the King of Norway and Prince Charles in attendance) along

Iceland

Inside The Volcano

The expanse of Iceland is marked by geological change, and a traveler does not have to go far to explore the natural wonders caused by glacial melting, volcanism, and tectonic activity. One of these wonders is Thrihnukagigur, a crater formed

Iceland

A Day at The Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is Iceland’s most famous geothermal spa. Located on lava fields in the Reykjanes Peninsula, the geothermal waters contain silica, algae, and additional minerals that are said to have healing effects on skin. Because of the many known

Iceland

The Renaissance of Reykjavik

The global financial crisis of 2008 affected many countries, and Iceland was among those hit the hardest. While this could have been the start of a collapse of the country, Icelanders joined together, jailed bankers, and pulled themselves up from

Iceland

Traveling to Iceland with the Professionals at Private Travel Iceland

With Iceland’s popularity at an all-time high, finding a luxury travel company in the country can sometimes be a challenge. Luckily, Frontiers has a well-established relationship with Private Travel Iceland, the premiere luxury travel company in the country. I was

Africa

Uncovering Hidden Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a bit of a secret, with some of the greatest wilderness and wildlife areas in Southern Africa. The country’s affordability, less populated safari parks, conservation efforts, and the stunning new Victoria Falls Airport have all contributed to Condé

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