Expedition Stories | Articles and Videos

7/2/2015

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Experiencing Vietnam and Cambodia on the Mekong

Field correspondent Jennifer Kingsley describes her experience traveling through Vietnam and Cambodia on the Mekong River.

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2/16/2016

17 Min Read

Meeting the Asmat in New Guinea

Audrey McCollum recounts her unforgettable encounter with the Asmat people while on expedition in 1981.

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9/30/2019

11 Min Read

Teachers in the Wild: Meet the 2019 Grosvenor Fellows

Our 2019 class of Grosvenor Teacher Fellows recently returned from expeditions around the globe aboard Lindblad-National Geographic ships. Four of this year’s 45 fellows took time to share some of their favorite, funny, and unexpected moments in the wild.

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Wild Personalities: Komodo Dragon

Get to know the largest living lizard

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5/14/2020

3 Min Read

5 Fantastic, Far-Flung Sights Every Explorer Should See

Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Brazil This UNESCO World Heritage site is the definition of remote wilderness. Located 220 miles off the northeast coast of Brazil, this series of 22 islands

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9/24/2020

5 Min Read

The History Behind Japan’s Most Beautiful Landscape Gardens

Born of influential Edo-period Japan, landscape gardens are tranquil works of art, meant to inspire contemplation. Discover some of the premier strolling gardens you’ll encounter on your journey.

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11/17/2020

2 Min Read

The Wildness at the Heart of the World

As COVID-19 stilled human sound and motion, the whole world heard it: a silence in which something was calling out to be heard. The wildness at the heart of the world. Now, it’s time to listen. To find out what the world has to say. To give the places where wildness is still sovereign, or still in harmony, or, still unbroken, a genuine listen.

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2/23/2021

4 Min Read

Exploring Japan by Sea: From Matsue to Okinawa & Beyond

Take the sea route for an effortless way to cover more ground and venture to spectacular, seldom-seen parts of this legendary island nation.

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2/23/2021

4 Min Read

4 Must-See UNESCO Sites in Coastal Vietnam

An ancient sanctuary of tower temples and a striking seascape of limestone pillars—these are just a few of the wonders hidden along Vietnam's storied coastline.

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Exploring Vietnam by Sea

On an expedition along Vietnam’s coastline, enjoy easy access to magnificent cultural treasures, natural wonders, and historic sites.

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4/21/2021

2 Min Read

Venturing to The Asmat of Papua New Guinea with the Consummate Guide

Explorer, anthropologist, filmmaker, author, and public speaker Dr. Lawrence Blair will join guests on Lindblad's new expedition to Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

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4/21/2021

2 Min Read

Borobudur Temple: A Remarkable Shrine to Buddha

The largest Buddhist monument in the world, Borobudur Temple rises towards the heavens from a Javanese hilltop. This complex feat of architecture is an absolute must-see for any traveler to Indonesia.