It was a very sad day for Patagonia. Douglas Tompkins, an American conservationist, outdoors man, philanthropist, filmmaker, agriculturalist, and businessman; died Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 from severe hypothermia in a kayaking accident, Chilean authorities said. The Aysen health service said the 72-year-old Douglas Tompkins, who…
The Perito Moreno Glacier, located in Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park, is a glacier visited on Quasar Expeditions’ 9 Day Overland Safari adventures. This glacier is one of only 3 Patagonian glaciers that are still growing and advancing today, while all other glaciers in the…
Endemic species are geographically constrained to one particular place on the planet. They often live on islands, though humanity has pushed more than a handful of continent-based animals to an endemic state through hunting and habitat loss. Endemic species are more likely to form in…
The choice between staying in a hotel and visiting the Galapagos aboard a yacht is an easy decision once you understand how the Galapagos National Park is set up. 90% of the land and 100% of the maritime area of the Galapagos Islands is within…
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…
Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene celebrated a gala opening in the new Grace Kelly exhibition, which took place this weekend at the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The exhibit opening is to celebrate her work and life as an…
In the past 12 years, Lima Peru has become the newest hub for language schools offering an immersion language experience to students who want a crash course in Spanish. This growth in interest to study in Lima, the "City of Kings", is thanks to a…
Award-winning actor Blair Underwood, perhaps best known for his role in the legal drama series L.A. Law, recently embarked on an exciting journey into the heart of the Galapagos Islands with Quasar Expeditions. Marketing director Fernando Diez sat down to chat with Blair about the…
Headed for the glorious Galapagos Islands? Lucky you! Invariably, you’ll want to photograph every thrilling moment of your trip. From ocean views to dreamlike volcanic landscapes to stunning animal and marine life, the Galapagos are the photographer’s ultimate fantasy. The best cameras for Galapagos travelers,…