15 Things to Know When Planning a Trip to Namibia

When it comes to planning a bucket list trip to Namibia, our top tip is to start planning now. Even if the most concrete part of your trip is daydreaming about sky-scraping sand dunes. Organize the logistics far in advance – a year out at the minimum. This means that, when it’s time to bookContinue reading “15 Things to Know When Planning a Trip to Namibia”

What to Pack for Svalbard – Summer Packing List for Women & Men

Most packing lists to Svalbard assume you’re spending plenty of time outdoors, in extreme temperatures. If you follow our advice and go in spring, sticking to regular outdoor and ski gear should be sufficient. Scroll down to find out what we think should be in every Svalbard-ready suitcase. What’s Included: What clothing do I need?Continue reading “What to Pack for Svalbard – Summer Packing List for Women & Men”

6 Tips for Planning a Trip to Svalbard (Spitsbergen)

Those colorful row houses, the aurora borealis, polar bears! There’s so much to see on your trip to Svalbard that it can feel tempting to pack every activity into a single visit. This is impossible. Svalbard is located in the Arctic Circle. This means that it’s dark for half the year (winter) and light forContinue reading “6 Tips for Planning a Trip to Svalbard (Spitsbergen)”