Chasing The Blue Beyond

Routes / Sea Travel / Exploration / World Cruise Modern Travel vs. Vasco da Gama A tale of two travelers: historical trade routes and modern personal exploration. Click the player below to hear: A Tale of Two Travelers. See Full Image Show Text A Tale of Two Travelers Overview Two Routes, Two Reasons to Go This page highlights the differences between modern leisure-focused travel inspired by Ed Reif's itineraries and Vasco da Gama's historic exploratory voyages. Historical Route Vasco da Gama Aimed to establish trade routes between Europe and India. Key locations: Lisbon, Durban, Cape Town, Cochin, Marmagao. Focused on Africa and India for economic purposes. Modern Route Ed Reif Leisure and cultural ...

The Arctic Circle: Sailing on Top of the World Western Norway and Hardangerfjord Posted by Hotel @nyware on June 29, 2015 “We shall not cease from exploration, / and the end of all our exploring / will be to arrive where we started / and know the place for the first time.” - T.S. Eliot, The Waste Land Reflections on Exploration Norway is Alaska with balls. At 20 years old — the "Old Age of Youth" — I could only accept this bold statement on blind faith, as I had yet to experience the truth behind the words. Home, as I saw it, was a place I wanted to leave as soon as possible, a place to escape in pursuit of new horizons. Why We Sail There is something deeply human about the impulse to explore, to break free from the familiar. This urge to sail away is ancient, persistent, and universal. Voyages trigger something called "psychological distance." The act of leaving familiar gro...

Winter Costa del Sol Adventures with Sarah & Skyelark ❄️ Winter Costa del Sol ❄️ Epic Adventures with Sarah & Skyelark Discover the magic of Spain's southern coast in winter, where crisp mountain air meets warm Andalusian sunshine, and every moment with our beloved Scottish terrier becomes an unforgettable memory. 🎬 Winter Adventure Highlights Experience the beauty of our Costa del Sol winter journey 🌊 Costa del Sol Winter Paradise + Soaking Up Unique Winter Charm ...

The Geography of Bliss Show more This image captures the essence of isolation, serenity, and introspection that defined the pandemic years. It was the best of vibes. It was the worst of vibes. We waited for 2020 to have that perfect vision... Show more Fair Isle: remote, rugged, and quietly resilient—like a floating sanctuary in uncertain times. Show more Watch how the islanders adapt, thrive, and remain connected to both the sea and each other. Show more Nature's palette in Fair Isle—soft skies, strong shores, and space to breathe. Show more A moment of calm in a chaotic world. Fair Isle’s rhythm slowed the soul. Show more Every creak of the floorboards echoed like a hymn in this solitude. Show more A still life with ocean air. Nature does mi...

The Power of New: Sweden Through My Eyes The Power of New: Sweden Through My Eyes “Traveling, for me, is like flirting with life. It’s that fleeting yet exhilarating feeling of saying, ‘I want to love you, but I have to go.’” A Land Beyond Stereotypes When people think of Sweden, they often conjure images of frigid winters, ABBA, or those famously safe cars. My own “SAAB story” is one for the books, but there’s far more to this country than good looks and pop culture icons. I was determined to uncover Sweden’s essence, and my adventure started with a bike tour through the streets of Stockholm. Stockholm on Two Wheels Stockholm is a cyclist’s paradise. With bike paths crisscrossing the city’s many islands, it’s easy to explore its breathtaking beauty. Every time I got on my bike, I felt like the luckiest person in the world. Though Stockholm’s bike culture is impressive, ...

“People say that what we are all seeking is a meaning for life... what we're seeking is an experience of being alive.” — Joseph Campbell “Surely, it’s the right desires that guide us to the right places. Nothing of importance ever happens by accident.” “I’m not just choosing experiences. I’m curating memories—memories of what I’ve done and of what I dream to do.”

Alaska · Inside Passage · Being There Where Mother Nature Lives Glaciers, rain, cold, and river ice reduce digital narcissism to zero. The wilderness does not ask for attention. It takes it. See Full Image Follow the Route Watch the Journey Show Text Ordinary World The Call Answer the Call Foreign Land Trials The Elixir Being There “By the time I recognise this moment, this moment will be gone.” Wow, what a summer. Alaska is a lot like pizza. When it is good, it is really good. When it is bad, it is still pretty good. Like the pizza guy, Alaska always delivers. I am not swimming with the sharks in New York City. I am keeping company with the glaciers in Juneau. The rain, the cold, and the glaciers together can take every bit of c...