Passengers photographing Arctic sunrise from ship bow

Svalbard Photography Expedition on the M/V Freya

This wasn’t just any Arctic cruise — we were part of an 8 night Svalbard photography expedition led by Joshua Holko, an award-winning wildlife photographer and polar specialist. The trip was designed specifically for photographers, with a small group, purpose-selected ship, and a flexible itinerary that allowed us to chase light and wildlife rather than […]

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Alaska mural with polar bear and night sky backdrop

Our Three Week Adventure in Alaska

Seventeen Years of Dreaming of Returning to Brooks Lodge Brooks Lodge is pure magic—our first visit was back in 2007. It was such an amazing trip that it earned a spot on our website home page. Deep down, we knew we’d be back eventually. Fast forward 15 years to December 1, 2022. I stumbled upon […]

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