This is part 3 of a 5-part travel series with Paul Mather and Carla Taylor. Travel to Antarctica, Western coast of South America, the Pacific, New Zealand and Australia
This section, from January 10, 2024, to March 18, 2024. After the stormy waters of the Drake Passage, see the wonders of Antarctica. Upon return to South America, we experience the majestic glaciers of Argentina, Fjords of Chile, art of Valparaiso, history of La Serena, culture of Arica, wines of Pisco and Ensenada, stately homes of Lima, villages of Costa Rica, Sights of Guatemala, colours of Cabo San Lucas. After a short stop in Los Angeles, visit the beauty and history of the Hawaiian Islands, colourful French Polynesia, wonderous New Zealand and village of Hobbiton, architecture of Sydney, sights of Newcastle, creatures of Brisbane, history of Airlie Beach, and the heights of Cairns. The Pacific Ocean is huge and full of many sea days and wondrous ports.
They will continue to share hundreds of photographs along with stories, tips and thoughts on cruising the world.
Introduction
Both Carla and Paul have treasured travel over the years but since 2016, they have continually taken their adventures to the next level. Their latest adventure, an "Ultimate World Cruise" took them to all seven continents, 60+ countries and hundreds of ports. From December 2023 to September 2024 they traveled the equivalent of more than three times around the world by ship.
Between April and September 2023, in preparation for their World voyage, they cruised twice across the Atlantic, the Mediterranean Sea and then by train and rental car, in Europe, Ireland and Great Britain. They became quite adept at lightweight travel.
Paul's photographs have been featured in "Barrie Today", SPCA Calendars, Georgian Bay Land Trust Posters and have received over 5.6 million views on Google Maps.
Both Carla and Paul's technical skills have helped them deal with communication and other technical issues during world travel.
They will share hundreds of photographs along with stories, tips and thoughts on cruising the world.
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