Europe No Sunsets As our trip came to a close on Ortelius, I was kind of sad to leave the boat that had been home for the... Amy HarrisNovember 22, 2018
Europe Walrus Beach Our last morning of arctic excursions started with the anticipated welcoming 7:30 am a wakeup call from Expedition leader Ali. We had now fully... Amy HarrisNovember 21, 2018
Europe Goose Bay Back onboard after our morning trip to Paierlbreen glacier, Captain Mikka set a new course to Gåshamna (Goose Bay), a scenic bay surrounded by... Amy HarrisNovember 20, 2018
Europe Paierlbreen Glacier Overnight on the Ortelius, as we headed into Day 8, we sailed around the southern tip of the archipelago and up to Hornsund, one... Amy HarrisNovember 19, 2018
Europe Austfonna After our exciting time with the guillemots, we headed to see the expansive ice wall called Austfonna. Austfonna is an ice cap located on... Amy HarrisNovember 18, 2018
Europe Alkefjellet – Mount Guillemot Day 6 of our Arctic journey sent us to Akerfjellet, which is known for the guillemot birds covering the cliff side all summer before... Amy HarrisNovember 17, 2018
Europe Arctic Ice Late on Saturday evening, Ortelius had entered the fringes of the pack ice; I stayed up in anticipation of this moment. Around 1 am,... Amy HarrisNovember 16, 2018
Europe Karl XI Part 2 The visit to Karl XI was a little heart-wrenching. The bears on the island had clearly missed their ride on the Arctic ice and... Amy HarrisNovember 15, 2018
Europe Karl XI Part 1 On Day 4 of our Arctic adventure, we headed straight into the clear skies towards the green mystical mountain kingdom of Polar bears and... Amy HarrisNovember 14, 2018
Europe Ny London – Svalbard We woke to our first morning on Ortelius entering Kongsfjorden under blue skies and sunshine. The relatively calm waters overnight had made for a... Amy HarrisNovember 13, 2018
Europe Oceanwide Expeditions – Norway On August 1, 2018, I started my journey to one of the most remote places on Earth to visit the Arctic Circle and photograph... Amy HarrisNovember 12, 2018
Europe Banksy Paris I decided to stay in Paris for one day after a work week in France on a search to find the new Banksy art... Amy HarrisSeptember 26, 2018
Europe My Perfect Day in Paris I was only able to stay in Paris for one day due to work commitments but after many trips to the city I planned... Amy HarrisSeptember 25, 2018
Europe Top 10 Museums in Paris Paris is arguably one of the world’s centers for seeing art and culture. I have visited Paris over a dozen times and during each... Amy HarrisJuly 7, 2018
Europe Beyoncé and Jay Z Takeover the Louvre Beyoncé and Jay Z broke the internet with the release of their video for their new song “Apeshit” off of their collaboration album Everything... Amy HarrisJune 20, 2018
Europe Tour Montparnasse I am always looking for amazing views when visiting Paris to see the Eiffel Tower. The Tour Montparnasse offers panoramic views of the city and... Amy HarrisApril 2, 2018
Europe The Basilica of the Sacred Heart The Sacre-Coeur Basilica also known as Basilica of the Sacred Heart is a beautiful Roman Catholic church situated at the highest point of the... Amy HarrisApril 1, 2018
Europe Maison de Victor Hugo Sometimes I try to visit attractions off the beaten path. In Paris, on Easter weekend, I visited the Victor Hugo museum which is located... Amy HarrisApril 1, 2018
Europe Notre-Dame Cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris, also known as the Notre-Dame Cathedral is one of the most well-known examples of French Gothic architecture in France and around... Amy HarrisApril 1, 2018
Europe Shakespeare & Company Bookstore In the states, Shakespeare & Company might be a hub for college students to get their textbooks. But in Paris, it’s a legendary bookstore... Amy HarrisApril 1, 2018
Europe Prague Sunset As I head back to the Czech Republic this week I wanted to share a photo from my trip – Prague Sunset. In September... Amy HarrisJanuary 5, 2015
Europe Venice Carnivale Next week the celebration of Carnivale begins all over the world. One of the most thrilling places to celebrate is Venice, Italy as hundreds... Amy HarrisFebruary 7, 2014