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Sep 12, 2026

Travel Blog

Sightseeing - 2 min read

Why You Should Consider a Long-Stay Vacation

What is considered a Long-Stay Vacation?A long-stay vacation is a trip that could last anywhere from 20-45 days, that holds great value for those with flexible schedules and are able...

Outdoor Activities - 5 min read

African Luxury Safaris & Unique Lodges

We have some great suggestions on luxury safaris and unique lodges for you. Included in all of our suggestions are amenities and perks you'll receive for booking with us at...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 10 min read

10 Best Summer Destinations & Hotels in America

There are no doubt incredibly beautiful places to explore in the US, especially in the summertime. Here are just a few of our top picks for summer getaways in America,...

Before your trip - 2 min read

Essential Packing Tips & List for an Arctic or Antarctic Expedition

Are you considering or preparing for an expedition to the Arctic or Antarctica? Our Adventure Travel Specialists have collaborated to compile this suggested packing list for any Polar Expedition you...

Culture & History - 3 min read

Experience Italy

Whether travelers are first-time visitors or been-there-done-that veterans, our Travel Advisors provide unparalleled access to the people, places and things that make each destination come alive.Our Travel Advisors in collaboration...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

Sleep Under the African Sky

We have a unique travel experience just for you! Have you ever spent a night under the African sky? With nothing but a mosquito net between you and the stars?...

Adventure - 4 min read

Beautiful Botswana

Sustainability efforts are luring wildlife lovers to Botswana - a truly magnificent southern African refuge. Our adventure travel specialists are passionate about Botswana - offering great insider knowledge into some...

Rest & Relaxation - 4 min read

Wellness Retreats

Wellness represents different things for each of us, and there is no one path to a balanced life. Find your way to optimal health via boot camps, hot springs, meditation,...

Outdoor Activities - 3 min read

Top 5 Things To Do In Luang Prabang

I had the opportunity to visit Laos on a recent educational trip to Southeast Asia, and have personal insights and suggestions on what not to miss in Luang Prabang! Gilded...

Adventure - 7 min read

10 Bucket List Travel Adventures

Unique experiences & thrilling adventures: we have some fantastic places for you to visit, as well as trip suggestions and companies we work with paired with each destination! 1. Visit...

Outdoor Activities - 5 min read

What To Do In Iceland

Iceland is home to some of the most scenic natural wonders, including waterfalls cascading over cliffs + mountain faces, volcanoes, lava fields and fjords. Iceland also represents its natural beauty...

Rest & Relaxation - 2 min read

What You Need To Know About Wellness Travel

Are You a Wellness Traveller?You might just be a wellness traveller and not yet know it. Travelling with wellness in mind doesn't have to be jumping out of bed at...

Outdoor Activities - 5 min read

Interesting Facts & Things To Do in South Africa

Culinary delights, adventure, wildlife and natural beauty are just some of the great reasons to visit South Africa. Here are some interesting facts and top picks of what not to...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

Top Reasons Multigenerational Families Should Book a Cruise

Planning a trip for you and your extended family? If you’re fortunate enough to have 2, 3, or more generations that all want to vacation together, cruising needs to be...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 8 min read

The Best Places to Travel in 2017 & When You Should Go

2017 certainly has no shortage of extraordinary places to visit. We've compiled a list of hot destinations that you might want to check out this year, and also our suggestions...

Sightseeing - 6 min read

Top 10 Things to Do in Africa

1. Do that Wildlife Safari you've always dreamed of...The word 'Safari' literally means 'to journey' in Swahili - and is one of the main reasons millions of people from all...

Business - 2 min read

When Is a TMC not a TMC?

TMC stands for “Travel Management Company.” These are agencies that specialize in managing the corporate travel and logistics for companies. While some TMCs are large multi-nationals (eg. Carlson Wagonlit), others are moderate-sized single office travel...

Adventure - 2 min read

One Ocean Expeditions

One Ocean Expeditions is delighted to offer an “At Par” currency adjustment, to assist in aligning voyage prices with the fluctuating Canadian to US dollar exchange. This adjustment and a...

Adventure - 6 min read

Top Six Alternate Routes to Machu Picchu

If you are the type of person who loves adventure but likes to avoid the crowds you may enjoy learning about these alternative routes to Machu Picchu as recommended by...

Luxury - 4 min read

Sonora Resort, the Ultimate Weekend Getaway from Vancouver

Let me introduce you to Sonora Resort, an award winning Relais & Chateaux and Virtuoso property; where pure luxury wilderness meets adventure.

Adventure - 3 min read

The Classic Inca Trail Package

Journey along a section of one of the best built and oldest road systems in the world that crisscrosses the Urubamba Valley and that united the entire South American continent....

Adventure - 4 min read

Exploring the Inca Trail, in style

Follow in the footsteps of the Incas as you trek the Inca Trail to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, enjoying along the way special details that will increase your enjoyment...

Local Events - 1 min read

Sad Goodbye

The North South Travel family lost one of its own last Friday.

Adventure - 3 min read

Photographing Wildlife in the Galapagos

On an once-in-a-lifetime trip to South America, I had the opportunity to make a stop to one of the most colorful, ecologically diverse locations on the planet – the UNESCO...

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