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By Eric Goldring

Goldring Travel’s Northwest Passage Expedition & Inuit Culinary Experiences on Quark Expedition’s Ultramarine – August 2022 – Part IV (Passion, Obsession…or Amazement)

Quark Expeditions’ Ultramarine My Northwest Passage Journey on Quark Expedition’s Ultramarine was truly enriched with the “detour” to the previously unscheduled Inuit community visit.  And as I would discover within myself, the history and heritage of the Inuit people are, for me, far more interesting and emotional than that of

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Goldring Travel’s Northwest Passage Expedition & Inuit Culinary Experiences on Quark Expedition’s Ultramarine – August 2022 – Part III (Let the Expedition Begin…And a Memorable Moment?)

Our first full day onboard Quark Expeditions’ Ultramarine was basically an orientation day, not unlike those on an Antarctica expedition. After two days of travel, plus a very early morning Northern Lights experience, it was good to have some downtime and adjustment rather than jumping right into the expedition.  By

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Goldring Travel’s Northwest Passage Expedition & Inuit Culinary Experiences on Quark Expedition’s Ultramarine – August 2022 – Part II (Anticipation…and Getting There)

l have been anticipating my Quark Expeditions journey for a long time…and it is finally here!  Back in 2020, I was contacted by Quark Expeditions about experiencing it’s brand new, not yet even completed, Ultramarine and I was very excited for two reasons: Quark, after it was purchased in 2016,

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Goldring Travel’s Antarctica Expedition on the Scenic Eclipse (February 2022) – Part VI – Reflections, Review, and the End of an Epic Luxury Expedition

I was more than happily surprised at my Scenic Eclipse expedition.  I wasn’t really sure what my expectations were setting out; especially with Scenic Eclipse being a new product and Scenic Tours and Cruises being a company I had only limited dealings with. In the end, my expectations…even if they

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Goldring Travel’s Antarctica Expedition on the Scenic Eclipse (February 2022) – Part V (The Culinary Experience – It Ain’t Cruise Cuisine!)

Scenic Eclipse’s culinary approach, to a degree similar to its hotel vibe, offers an impressive variety of dining venues and cuisines within those venues; especially when you remember that there are only 200 guests and this is a true expedition ship. Corporate Chef Tom Goetter has brought his passion and

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