Scotland’s remote islands with Aurora Expeditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The Gal\u00e1pagos aboard a private small-yacht charter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The Mediterranean aboard a Crystal Cruise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Each experience was completely different, despite all falling under the broad category of expedition travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those experiences allow me to provide recommendations grounded in reality rather than marketing materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My Philosophy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The best expedition isn’t necessarily the most expensive, the most luxurious, or the most adventurous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s the one that matches your interests, expectations, and comfort level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My job is to help you understand the options, navigate the tradeoffs, and choose an experience that feels right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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