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JULY 05, 2026  •   BY Jos Dewing, FRGS

Life on the Ledge: Discovering Europe's Galápagos

For just a few extraordinary months each summer, Britain's pelagic seabirds return from the open ocean to transform a dramatic archipelago of 15 to 28 volcanic islands and reefs, just a few miles from the coast of Northumberland, into one of Europe's greatest wildlife spectacles. (🕒 6-minute read)

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JULY 06, 2026  •   BY Erika Commisso

Erika Commisso's East Greenland Expedition Log: Exploring Greenland Aboard Expedition Ship National Geographic Resolution

ExplorEarth's latest daily expedition log follows US-based sales expert and expeditioner Erika Commisso aboard National Geographic Resolution as she sails the largely unexplored fjords of Southeast Greenland and East Greenland with her husband and Chris.

Jos Dewing

Jos Dewing

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JUNE 25, 2026  •   BY Jos Dewing, FRGS

Ny-Ålesund: The Arctic Frontier Where Airship Explorers Chased The North Pole

Discover how Ny-Ålesund became the launch point for history's greatest Arctic expeditions, where Roald Amundsen and the airship Norge departed in the race for the North Pole. Explore the museums, monuments and remarkable legacy of Svalbard's pioneering frontier. (🕒 4-minute read)

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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.

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HX

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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)

Jos Dewing

Jos Dewing

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JUNE 22, 2026  •   BY ExplorEarth Editor

Information Is Everywhere. Understanding Is Not: Why the Best Expedition Guides are Becoming Even More Valuable in the Age of AI

Modern technology and AI are very good at answering questions. Great guides often know which questions you haven't thought to ask yet. (⏱️4-minute read)

Billy Heaney

Billy Heaney

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JUNE 18, 2026  •   BY ExplorEarth Editor

Arctic Sea Ice: The Shift From Observation to Intervention

A new project aimed at thickening Arctic sea ice may sound like science fiction, but the very fact that it is being tested at all tells us something important about the state of the Arctic today. (⏱️4-minute read)

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PolarQuest

M/S Sjøveien cruising in calm Arctic waters with icy landscapes and snow-covered peaks in the background.

JULY 09, 2026  •   BY ExplorEarth Editor

Boutique Expedition Cruising: Why Small Ships Create Fundamentally Different Experiences

Boutique expedition cruising is defined by prioritising access, flexibility and authentic exploration over passenger numbers. This ExplorEarth guide explains what makes boutique expedition ships unique, why vessels carrying around 12 to 50 guests offer a different experience, and which travellers are best suited to this growing style of polar and remote-destination travel. (⏱️4-minute read)

Jos Dewing

Jos Dewing

Christian Kempf in Svalbard

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)

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Mike Unwin

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JUNE 15, 2026  •   BY ExplorEarth Editor

The Top 10 Reasons to Visit the Galápagos by Expedition Ship

From wildlife found nowhere else on Earth to the islands that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution, discover why the Galápagos remains one of expedition travel's most extraordinary and carefully protected destinations. (⏱️5-minute read)

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JUNE 16, 2026  •   BY Jos Dewing, FRGS

From Access To Impact: The New Challenge Facing Expedition Travel

Metropolitan Touring's latest Sustainability Report suggests the industry's next chapter may be defined as much by conservation, science and community development as by the destinations themselves. (🕒 3-minute read)

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