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Paul Schicke

Author: Paul Schicke

Galapagos Expedition Designer

Hello! My name is Paul. I am 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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Because some adventures don’t just show you the world, they change the way your family sees it. Last July, families from across the world stepped aboard Quasar’s Evolution yacht to follow in the footsteps of one of history’s greatest explorers, Charles Darwin himself. Led by Professor Kenneth Noll, who brings …


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Quasar Expeditions has been voted Travel & Leisure's 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & now 2023 World's Best "Small Intimate Cruise Line”

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May is a beautiful time of year in the Galapagos. Well, it’s always a beautiful time of year in the Galapagos. But like every unique season, May brings its own special charms and pleasures to travelers who join us on one of our expeditions to…

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Thanks to the incredible climate of the tropical Galapagos Islands, there’s never a bad time to visit. But during our years of managing expeditions to this beautiful area and our partnerships with local experts, we’ve learned that certain times of year bring different things to…

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While the busiest times in the Galapagos are during school holidays including winter and spring breaks and summer vacation, our Quasar team loves sharing some of the amazing benefits of visiting at other times of year. Because of the unique temperate climate of the islands…

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Your Galapagos adventure should be the trip of a lifetime. Not only is it one of the most beautiful, magical, and unique destinations on the planet, any Galapagos trip requires you to dedicate a portion of your time and resources to making it happen. That’s…

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One of the things that makes the Galapagos so special is that while the tropical weather makes visiting at any time of year a wonderful experience, you can catch unique wildlife encounters, climate conditions, and adventures depending on which time of year you go. February…

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