AdventureSmith Explorations

From reindeer and polar bear to cruises that reach the North Pole, there's something about the Arctic that reminds us of the holiday season. Get into the spirit with our list of mythical (but very real) Arctic animals and tips on how to spot them. Blog: http://ow.ly/1pBE50CSBFu

Want to walk through a garden that is otherworldly? Look to the stunning glacier gardens of Alaska! A truly unique, up-close view of grounded icebergs that have broken off from glaciers and become stuck on land after an outgoing tide. #travelalaska #wildalaska #iceberg #glacier #alaskacruise #alaskaadventure

IGTOA and AGIPA are 10k away from meeting their goal to help support Galapagos naturalist guides in need. If you can help, please join us in donating. 100% of donations go to providing food, medicine, and other necessities to guides and their families. IGTOA is also matching all donations up to $10,000.

Travel with us to a (not so) far away land, where sea canaries sing and unicorns of the sea wield their tusks. To an icy, isolated retreat and the most northerly fly-in lodge in the world. 500 miles north of the Arctic Circle this wilderness lodge sits in a world-class wildlife observation site and is sure to be an adventure of a lifetime. Learn more: http://ow.ly/eryO50CoByb... #beluga #narwhal #polar #arctic #canadianarctic #arcticcircle #canada #arcticadventure

The next big eclipse will be one like no otheras it will only be seen in ANTARCTICA. Set for December 4, 2021, see the total solar eclipse plus stops in the Antarctic Peninsula and beyond aboard an Antarctica cruise as short as 16-days. We detail 11 sailings aboard 11 different expedition ships in this blog, just take your pick.

9 years after his first cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, Adventure Specialist Andrew Browning returned to the Southern Ocean. But this timehe made sure to step foot on the wildlife Mecca of South Georgia Island. Learn all about the Island's wildlife, landscape, trip highlights to differences and then decide if South Georgia should be a part of your Antarctica expedition. ps: Get ready for his incredible Facebook album to follow http://ow.ly/kxYv50CAPRl

"Hi! sorry I couldn't pick up my phone, I was..." #polarplunge #alaska #alaskacruise

Antarctica Day 61 years ago today, December 1st, 1959, the Antarctic Treaty was signed by 12 nations so that the White Continent would remain a natural reserve, devoted to peace and science. Today the signing nations has grown to 53. Here's to continued preservation of this unique environment and responsible travel to the Antarctic. #Antarctica #AntarcticaDay

There’s never been a better time to practice gratitude for the simple moments in life. We hope wherever you are, that you’re able to spend just even a minute outside today. Wishing everyone a healthy and happy Thanksgiving.

Feast your eyes on the wild beauty from this once-in-a-lifetime expedition cruise. AdventureSmith's Andrew Browning joined the 17-day Great Austral Loop voyage aboard the luxury 200-guest L’Austral and stepped foot on the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island and the Antarctic Peninsula during his comprehensive cruise. Impressive glaciers, rich history, extraordinary wildlife and vast colonies of king penguins will not fail to enchant you. Read all about the South Georgia Island cruise experience here: http://ow.ly/ZzU250CHaLJ A review of luxury L’Austral and identical expedition sisterships: http://ow.ly/pIrM50CHaNq