Tag: Arctic Circle
Clothing Guide: Preparing for your Winter Trip
Our special winter programme includes the Trans-Siberian Express Winter Wonderland and Arctic Explorer tours. From our experience in previous years, […]
Adventures in Snow on the Arctic Explorer
In his latest blog post, Dr Robin Catchpole shares tales of snow and ice from his Arctic Explorer adventure aboard […]
In search of the Northern Lights
In the second part of our Northern Lights blog series, Dr. Robin Catchpole reveals the best time and place to see the Aurora Borealis. […]
What causes the Aurora Borealis?
In this fascinating guest blog series, Dr. Robin Catchpole shares his expert knowledge to help us make sense of the […]
Photographing the Northern Lights
In the final part of our Northern Lights blog series, Dr. Robin Catchpole shares his expert tips and advice for photographing the spectacular Aurora Borealis. […]
Great Expectations: in search of the Aurora Borealis
“Eсть аврора” (yest avrora – there is the aurora) our bus driver says, pointing out of the front window as […]
In search of the momentous Midnight Sun
This incredible rail journey takes us in search of the incredible Midnight Sun, during the celebratory White Nights season. We cross deep […]
The Aurora Borealis Explained
Guest astronomer, Professor Don Kurtz, retells his journey aboard the Golden Eagle Arctic Explorer journey earlier this year and answers the […]
Enchanting Arctic Explorer in images
A photographer’s delight, the Arctic Explorer tour at New Year remains a firm favourite amongst Golden Eagle passengers. What better way […]
Aurorae – One of the Wonders of the Natural World
A former guest lecturer on our Arctic Explorer journey, Ian Ridpath (FRAS), explains how to successfully see the Northern Lights. “No pencil can […]