by Fiona Brijnath | Apr 30, 2023 | Arcturus, Blog Posts, Trip Reports
I’m still pinching myself. After an unforgettable three days spent crossing the channel aboard the luxurious French ice breaker Le Commandant Charcot, I don’t know where to start with the superlatives. The company was created over 35 years ago by French sailors. Today...
by Fiona Brijnath | Apr 28, 2023 | E News Dispatches, News
As you read this, UK border force permitting, I will be travelling back from France having crossed the Channel on luxury French ice-breaker Le Commandant Charcot. More about that in the next issue. Meantime, I just wish the weather would warm up! Time to head for...
by Fiona Brijnath | Apr 4, 2023 | E News Dispatches, News
I’m off next month on a three day Seminar at Sea aboard the luxury French ice-breaker Le Commandant Charcot. An interesting option for a luxury expedition ship in the polar regions. Meantime, this month, I’ve cherry-picked just a few of the extensive...
by Fiona Brijnath | Mar 25, 2023 | Blog Posts, Far Frontiers Travel, Middle East, News, Trip Reports
Nothing quite prepared for me the impact this delightful country had on me in a week, with its amazing contrasts and ancient history. From the fantastic Roman remains at Jerash to the weirdly wonderful Dead Sea; sleepy Madaba with its amazing churches and Byzantine...
by Fiona Brijnath | Mar 1, 2023 | E News Dispatches, News
I am very pleased to report that 2023 has kicked off on an extremely positive note with enquiries and bookings all well above expectation. Many of you have already been on your winter get-aways, and I’ve had some heart-warming trip logs, telling me of your...