There are sunrises, and then there is Ahu Tongariki.Located on the remote, windswept coast of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), this isn’t just a photo op—it’s a brush with the monumental.…
The lava tubes on Rapa Nui are a fascinating contrast to the giant statues on the surface. While the Moai represented the public and spiritual face of the island, the…
The Rano Raraku quarry is often called the "nursery" or the "factory" of Rapa Nui, and for good reason. It’s a volcanic crater made of consolidated volcanic ash (tuff), which…
The Tangata Manu, or "Birdman" religion, emerged as a dramatic shift in Rapa Nui society, replacing the era of Moai building. It was a fascinating transition from a culture centered…
Standing on the edge of a volcanic coastline, thousands of miles from the nearest continent, you feel the weight of history in the salt air. Easter Island, or Rapa Nui,…
Today we said goodbye to the ms Noordam, and her crew. We had a great adventure over the last 23 days. Now, on to the next phase of our South…
Nestled on the western banks of Lake Llanquihue, Frutillar feels like a slice of the Bavarian Alps that was accidentally dropped into the heart of Southern Chile. With the perfectly…
As the ship threads through the narrow Aysén Fjord, the mist clings to the sheer emerald cliffs. Stepping off at Puerto Chacabuco, you’re immediately struck by the scale of the…
There is a reason the Chilean Fjords are often called the "Last Frontier." As we head north toward Puerto Chacabuco, we leave behind the stark ice of the south and…
Punta Arenas feels like a place where the world is still being discovered. It isn't manicured or quiet; it’s a working port town with a deep sense of history and…