Galapagos: South America Travel Insights
The Quasar Evolution Yacht has long been one of Quasar’s most distinctive Galapagos expedition yachts. With its classic lines and distinctive presence—unlike most vessels in the Galapagos—the Quasar Evolution transports guests back to the Golden Age of Travel, exactly as the company’s owners originally intended. Today, following its most recent …
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Humpback whales are one the largest members of the rorqual whale family, with adult males measuring over 15 meters (45 ft) and weighing over 40 tons. Last week, an albino Humpback Whale was spotted off the coast of Ecuador, between the coastal town of Puerto…
According to staff at the Galapagos National Park, the famous tortoise known as Lonesome George has died, and with his death, the Pinta Island tortoise subspecies has become extinct. Lonesome George (chelonoidis nigra abingdoni) was the rarest living creature alive and an icon to the…
Peter and Rosemary Grant from Princeton University, have been studying finches in Daphne Major Island in the Galapagos since 1973. And just like Charles Darwin, their research on the islands for almost 4 decades has produced a number of amazing insights into the theory of…
Spanish name: Pez Brujo en Mantequilla de limon y alcaparras Preparation time: 30 minutes. Servings: 4 to 6. Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 tablespoon butter 2 speckled scorpionfish fillets (about 2 1Ž2 lbs) – can also use halibut or sea bass Salt and pepper…
A new shark species has been identified by scientists near the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. This shark, similar in some ways to a catshark, is a spotted, bottom-dwelling shark that lives in deep waters. It has a wide mouth, which makes it an effective predator to…
Hello Galapagos lovers! As head chef for Quasar Expeditions' Galapagos luxury cruises, this will be my first post for the recipes of the most popular dishes aboard our cruises. Each week I will add a blog post with a new popular recipe, so be sure…
