Remembering a Legend: Lars-Eric Lindblad’s Explorer

Lars-Eric Lindblad pioneered seafaring tourist expeditions in Antarctica and around the world. In 1969 he launched a small hardy ship expressly designed to carry out those expeditions. He called it the Explorer and for decades it epitomized small-ship adventure travel to the planet's remotest places. Sadly, the Explorer sank on Nov. 23 in the frigid Antarctic waters where its legend was forged. That event prompted Sven-Olof Lindblad, the president of Lindblad Expeditions and son of Lars-Eric, to write some moving and eloquent reflections. Read more…

A Family Adventure in the Galapagos

The Galapagos Islands are among the most remote -- and inspiring -- places on the planet. In this month’s destination feature, Don George explores the islands' enchantments with his family. Read more…

Carbon Offsets: The GeoEx Response

Carbon offsets are one of the hottest topics in the travel world, but they’re only part of the total sustainability picture. Geographic Expeditions has released two papers that offer fresh perspectives and solutions. Read more…