Curated Recommendations

Tons of links to, and recommendations about, excursions, lodging, sights, museums, restaurants, buses, trains, gear, books, ferries and ships as we travel all the world’s seven continents. Nothing is on the list unless we personally recommend it. Ongoing updates. Select your preference below …

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Quark Expedition’s Polar Adventure to Antarctica

Sailing on a Quark Expedition polar adventure, a 9 day voyage to one of Earth’s remaining wildernesses. Our vessel was Ocean Diamond, a 189 passenger classic expedition ship. Ultramarine is shown in the photo.

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Hotel Albatros Ushuaia

“Albatros Hotel is located just in front of the Beagle Channel, one minute walk from the Ushuaia Port and from the downtown, it includes spa and concierge services. It is located 3 km from the International Airport of Ushuaia, Malvinas Argentinas, just 8 km from the End of the World Train Station and at 300 m from the End of World Museum.”