About the Author

Paul Schicke
Author: Paul Schicke
Manager E-Commerce & Direct Sales at Quasar Expeditions

Hello! My name is Paul. I am a photographer, traveler, teacher and writer. I have extensive experience in travel to Galapagos, Peru, Patagonia and the western seaboard of South America specializing in ways travelers can experience these once-in-a-life destinations like locals on the road. Lover of wine, chocolate, travel, coffee, and helping others plan vacations of a lifetime!


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Not only are Galapagos cruises good for kids but the Galapagos Islands arguably offer the best family vacation in the world. It’s one of the few vacations where all three generations do the same thing at the same time and have the same amount of fun. That’s primarily because of …


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With a passion for photography, wildlife, and nature, the Galapagos Islands were the obvious destination, but I wanted a trip where I didn't have to rough it. A dream cruise with lots of luxuries, a comfortable cabin, and a focus on photography was the focus…

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If you’ve been daydreaming of walking and hiking the trails of the Galapagos Islands in search of exotic wildlife or getting lost in the Islands’ giant daisy forests, then you already know that no adventure is complete without practical luggage. From backpacks to daypacks to…

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Traveling to the Galapagos Islands in the cooler months is incredibly rewarding since it increases an adventurous traveler’s chances of encountering penguins, dolphins, and other diverse marine life. Of course, “cool” is a relative term, since the temperature in the Galapagos hovers around a comfortable…

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An adventure into the magnificently diverse landscapes of the Galapagos Islands calls for comfortable, practical footwear. Since you’ll be exploring both dry and wet regions of the archipelago, the best shoes for Galapagos trips will be suited for different types of terrain as well as…

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Imagine following a pod of a thousand spinner dolphins in your Galapagos yacht as they leap high out of the sea, performing seemingly choreographed twists and leaps for onlookers. Or how about jumping in with them… or snorkeling with young sea lions or a flock…

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Since 2009, Quasar has been redefining luxury exploration with their unparalleled experiences of the Galápagos aboard the iconic Grace yacht. Excursions harken back to an era of travel as an expression of way of life, and a way of being; when the immersion in wonder…

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