Travel stories of trips taken far and wide, as told by the Gallivanter Travel team and our adventurous clients.
Galapagos Islands with HX Expeditions Witness evolution in action As one of the world’s first operators of Galápagos expeditions, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions has been taking curious travellers on once-in-a-lifetime adventures since 1969. From the mythic giant tortoises to endemic marine iguanas and over 150 bird species, the Galápagos is a wildlife wonderland. Travellers can witness […]
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula with Aurora Expeditions Day 1: Saturday, December 14, 2024Our journey began with an early morning departure from Townsville at 7:00 AM, involving connecting flights through Brisbane, Auckland, and Santiago. After a long day of travel, we arrived in Buenos Aires at approximately 7:30 PM. To kick off our adventure,
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EXPLORA JOURNEYS – EXPLORA I Day 1 – Cruising the Dardanelles Strait Woke up this morning to the sight of land on either side as we cruised through the Dardanelles Strait, also known as the Strait of Gallipoli. This area holds immense significance from WWI and reminds us of the bravery of our soldiers during
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Papua New Guinea with Ponant Cruies PONANT invites you to embark on board Le Soléal for an 17-day tropical expedition cruise to discover the sublime natural landscapes of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Day 1: Embarkation in Darwin As soon as we boarded the ship, we were greeted by the captain, which set the tone for what was going
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Embark on a virtual journey through Australia’s rugged Kimberley region with Rosie as your guide! In this blog, Rosie shares her experience from an incredible adventure with Outback Spirit. Discover the Kimberley through Rosie’s eyes, and get inspired to plan your own adventure. Ready to follow in her footsteps? Kimberley Delights with Outback Spirit: Kimberley
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The Best Times to Visit the United States: A Celebration Guide The United States is a country known for its diverse cultures, grand celebrations, and unique traditions. Whether you’re looking to experience the vibrant energy of a big city or the charm of small-town festivities, there’s always something special happening across the nation. From patriotic
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A Journey Through Italy: Exploring Culture, Cuisine, and History Ciao! I’m Anita, an Advisor from Gallivanter Travel Mackay and I recently returned from Italy. From the streets of Rome to the lemon groves of Sorrento, every moment was magical. Experiencing the trip together as a family, learning about my family heritage, and making lifelong friends
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Enquire now Contact Us A Week of Wonders: Sheron’s Journey Through Paris & Normandy Day 1: Paris, France (May 09) Our adventure begins in the heart of Paris, with the Eiffel Tower standing tall as our stunning backdrop. After embarking the ship and settling into our veranda stateroom (#223), we’re welcomed by the impeccable service
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Join Liam and Jo as they journey with Viking on a once-in-a-lifetime discovery of Ancient Egypt. They will be adding to this blog post each day of their trip, so stay tuned. Day 1 – Cairo We arrived at the Sheraton on the Nile at about 1pm. The journey from Townsville took about 31 hours
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Our turn to take over the Gallivanter this week in Liam’s absence. Known as the Grannies, we are Brittany, Liam and Tyler’s Grandparents and Debbie’s parents, and we love to travel. In fact, we have visited 93 countries and have not finished travelling yet! Our first overseas trip was approx. 45 years ago where we
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