My mom and I have always loved hummingbirds. It’s “our thing.” Watching them at the feeder was a favorite shared activity with my late grandmother—especially in her dementia years, when collecting “yard doo-dads” and birdwatching became the most exciting and accessible thing we could all…
At Quasar Expeditions, we believe that travel at its best feels like coming home—only to a place you’ve never been. It’s that sense of awe when you stand on the rim of a volcano or lock eyes with a sea lion underwater. But we’ve always…
Most travelers reach Peru by flying into Lima, the country's main international gateway. From there, domestic flights and other connections make it easy to explore destinations like Cusco, Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, the Amazon, and beyond. That is the practical answer. The more meaningful…
Through your airplane window, you catch your first glimpse of the Galapagos Islands in the distance. As your plane crosses the equatorial line, a wave of excitement washes over you. You’ve read the brochures, watched documentaries, and followed social media pages, but nothing could prepare…
Peru isn't just good for kids. It's unforgettable. Peru and Machu Picchu Tours can be excellent experiences for families, especially when trips are paced thoughtfully and designed around both adventure and comfort for children and parents alike. As a land of contrasts that stretches from…
Choosing the right yacht in the Galapagos can shape your entire journey. With more than 35 years designing high-end adventure travel—and 25 of those focused on the Galapagos—I’ve helped thousands of travelers make this decision. And the truth is simple: not all Galapagos cruises are…
The Galapagos Islands are an animal lover’s paradise and the best place in the world to safely get close to, and even interact with, animals in the wild. Galapagos is arguably one of the safest and most magical destinations in the world. But what about…
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.…
The Atacama Desert offers some of the best stargazing in the world. It’s also the closest you can get to Mars without getting in a spaceship, with its solid ocean of crusted sand flats, volcanic geothermal field that erupts into geysers, and wind-sculpted red rock…