The centuries-old plane trees dotting St. Tropez’s famous Place des Lices added a welcome splash of green to this square, their dappled shade drawing an intricate patchwork of shadows across the dusty ground. However, my focus was clearly elsewhere. I concentrated hard as I curled my fingers around a metal ball the size of a … Read more
Antarctica is an unforgettable destination, but time on the continent is precious and precious – Andrea Klaussner/Hurtigruten Antarctica, once off-limits to all but scientists at research stations, is becoming an increasingly popular cruise destination. According to the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), commercial tourism began in the late 1950s when approximately 500 paying … Read more
There are an estimated 200 deaths of cruise ship passengers worldwide – this is what happens when the worst happens – Alamy It won’t shock anyone to hear that cruise lines prefer not to talk about people dying on their ships, but there are an estimated 200 passenger deaths every year – not surprising considering … Read more