Another Miraculous Day in the Galapagos
A male blue-footed booby performs his mating dance Following a 6:45 wakeup call and a 7:00 breakfast, my third day in the Galapagos started with a 10-minute panga ride to Cerro Dragón, Santa Cruz...
View ArticleFamily Reunions – Five Ways to Make it Work
Together in Peru The holidays have always been a time for families to come together, and more than ever families are meeting up in a new location, to share new experiences as well as each others’...
View ArticleNew UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a Bit About Selection
South China Karst After a recent 10-day meeting of the World Heritage Committee, a number of sites have been updated or newly added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. We’re proud to say that many of...
View ArticleA Few Handy Galapagos & Ecuador Tips
The cornerstone of many a traveler’s bucket list, the Galapagos Islands archipelago provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience for any nature or wildlife enthusiast. And the gorgeous, culturally rich,...
View ArticleAn Abbreviated Guide to Seasonal Galapagos Wildlife
A blue-footed booby performs his ritual mating dance on North Seymour If you’ve heard of the Galapagos Islands, you probably know they’re famous for their spectacular wildlife, as unique as it is...
View ArticleSextant, Compass, and GPS
Did you know the Galapagos Islands belong to Ecuador… and Ecuador has the equator running smack through it? Yup, Zero Latitude. What better place to feed your fascination with the whole idea of...
View Article6 Great Family Hikes
There are many great reasons to go hiking. Hikes are great for both physical and mental health, it’s simple to do, it’s low-maintenance, and hiking is also a great activity for kids. Hiking is a good...
View ArticleWhere Will You Be This Winter?
A great way to spend the winter and the holidays is off on an adventure. If you’re a Northeast Coaster like we are at Thomson Family Adventures, there is nothing we understand more than wanting to...
View Article8 Wildlife Species to Only See on the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are home to an amazing amount of endemic species from fish and insects to mammals and birds. The Galapagos wildlife may have become most famous after Darwin went to the islands in...
View ArticleThe Galapagos Alphabet
Every family has some kind of tradition that works its way into every adventure that they go on. One family that just traveled to the Galapagos for a family vacation has shared with us one of their...
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