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MAY 30, 2026 • BY Jos Dewing, FRGS

Birding in Svalbard: A Seasonal Guide to the Arctic's Great Wildlife Spectacle

Unlike many birding destinations, Svalbard doesn't suddenly burst into life. The season unfolds gradually as seabirds return to nesting cliffs, ducks gather in sheltered waters, and the first migrants arrive from astonishing journeys across the globe. (⏱️4-minute read)

JUNE 05, 2026 • BY Billy Heaney

Billy Heaney's Svalbard Expedition Log: Exploring the High Arctic Aboard Expedition Ship Ocean Albatros

ExplorEarth's daily Svalbard expedition log follows travel writer Billy Heaney aboard Ocean Albatros as he explores the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. The travelogue documents daily experiences from his trip.

MAY 26, 2026 • BY Jos Dewing, FRGS

An iceside chat with the legendary expeditioner Christian kempf

ExplorEarth Founder, Jos Dewing, speaks to Christian Kempf on his boutique expedition ship, The Grand Explorer, while travelling through Svalbard on an expedition cruise(⏱️4-minute read)

Jamie Lafferty

MAY 12, 2026 • BY ExplorEarth Editor

The Top 10 Reasons to Visit Costa Rica by Expedition Ship

Discover the top reasons to explore Costa Rica by expedition cruise, from rainforest wildlife and world-class birding to Zodiac exploration, kayaking, cultural immersion and Panama Canal crossings. Learn why small expedition ships offer a far deeper and more immersive way to experience Costa Rica’s Pacific coastline. (⏱️5-minute read)

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MAY 27, 2026 • BY Danielle Fear

Introducing HX Expeditions: And an Antarctic season that redefines what it means to travel south

PROMOTED CONTENT: As a new ExplorEarth-approved partner, HX arrives with a record-breaking season and a model built on science, mindful travel, and deeper engagement (⏱️4-minute read)

Mark Stratton

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APRIL 23, 2026 • BY ExplorEarth Editor

West Africa: Expedition cruising’s last unscripted coastline

This is expedition cruising at its most revealing: a coastline where access is everything, and narratives are still being written. (⏱️4-minute read)

APRIL 22, 2026 • BY ExplorEarth Editor

Earth Day 2026: Why You Don’t Have to Leave Earth for a Life-affirming View of it

Opinion Piece: On Earth Day 2026, we look at how Antarctica mirrors the emotional impact of space for those who visit (⏱️3-minute read)

Billy Heaney

APRIL 16, 2026 • BY Jos Dewing, FRGS

It’s Humpback Soup: The Southern Ocean’s Most Extraordinary Comeback

The phrase “humpback soup” was used by zoologist and ExplorEarth contributor Billy Heaney during his first trip to Antarctica in March 2025, and it has quietly taken hold (⏱️4-minute read)