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Top 10 Marine Encounters in the World

Top 10 Marine Encounters in the World

Manta rays in Hawaii, dolphins in New Zealand, manatees in Florida — Lonely Planet’s list of the world’s best marine encounters, and how many I’ve actually done.

Snorkeling with manatees at Crystal Springs

Crystal Springs: Snorkeling with Giant Baked Potatoes

Crystal Springs, Florida is the only place in the world where you can legally swim with manatees. Giant baked potatoes with small flippers — and they’re surprisingly adorable.

Christmas Eve in Bariloche, Argentina

Christmas Eve in Bariloche

Spending Christmas on a mountain in Argentina, watching condors ride the air currents above us. Unconventional? Yes. Magical? Absolutely.

The World's Most Southern Starbucks

The World’s Most Southern Starbucks

Kiwis have strong opinions about Starbucks — and the most southernmost one in the world is in Invercargill, New Zealand. Bring a mug home as proof.

State Highway 1, New Zealand

State Highway 1, Top to Bottom

New Zealand’s longest highway runs 2,047 km from Cape Reinga to Bluff — and it’s one of the most beautiful drives in the world, even if it takes forever.

Our First Antarctic Landing

Our First Antarctic Landing

After crossing the Drake Passage, we finally set foot on Antarctica. Showering with one hand and a rail, zodiac briefings, and penguins — the continent does not disappoint.