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Don't Let the Words Disappear
On March 7, 2025, The New York Times published something chilling: a list of words and phrases that U.S. government agencies had been...
Digital Rabbit
3 hours ago10 min read


Beyond Belief at Phinda (&Beyond)
Our final safari on the morning of April 7 was nothing short of extraordinary. Immediately afterward, we were whisked to the airstrip for...
Digital Rabbit
Apr 75 min read


Following Tracks: Day 2 on Safari in Phinda
If I were in charge of a safari adventure, we’d stop every two feet. There’s so much here that’s new to me—insects, flowers, plants,...
Digital Rabbit
Apr 53 min read


A Whirlwind Day of Wildlife
Expedition days aboard the Silver Wind were full, but nothing quite prepared us for the pace at Phinda Mountain Lodge . The phone rang...
Digital Rabbit
Apr 42 min read


From Runway to Rhino: A Wild Welcome at Phinda
Our safari adventure began sooner than expected. Just five minutes after leaving the Phinda airstrip in an open jeep, we encountered a...
Digital Rabbit
Apr 42 min read


Where Oceans Meet and Penguins Parade: A Whirlwind Day Around Cape Town
Our voyage may have ended, but the journey was far from over. The moment we stepped ashore, we were greeted by Gareth, our guide for the...
Digital Rabbit
Apr 23 min read


Appreciating Saldanha Bay
I’ve spent the past few nights anchored in the calm waters of Saldanha Bay, enjoying blue skies, mild winds, and pleasantly warm days....
Digital Rabbit
Apr 23 min read


Unearthing the Past: A Visit to the West Coast Fossil Park
Saldanha, South Africa Immigration in Saldanha was surprisingly quick and smooth, giving us time to return to the ship and prepare for...
Digital Rabbit
Apr 13 min read


The Voyage Nears its End
In a nod to old maritime tradition, Captain Sasha delivered his final daily update: ship’s options, speed, heading, weather and sea...
Digital Rabbit
Mar 303 min read


Snakes and Sea Birds
Another sea day brought more opportunities to scan the horizon for seabirds, dive into a good book, and attend fascinating lectures. It...
Digital Rabbit
Mar 293 min read


Birds, Brilliance, and the Art of Getting Somewhere
I didn’t expect a seabird, a violin, and a pair of dividers to have much in common—but this voyage has a way of connecting strange dots....
Digital Rabbit
Mar 295 min read


Sea Day Musings: Birds, Brushes, Bones, Demon Ducks, and Backorders
Some sea days are for resting. Others, like this one, are for wandering—through memory, imagination, and the occasional fossil bed....
Digital Rabbit
Mar 284 min read


Stormy Seas, Shifting Plates, and Surprising Agility
Now that we’re hightailing it out of the Tristan da Cunha group two days early, I have a few extra sea days to reflect on our earlier...
Digital Rabbit
Mar 272 min read


Mist, Swell, and Stragglers: Late-Season Cruising in the Tristan da Cunha Island Group
Today was meant to mark the beginning of a three-day expedition to some of the most remote islands on Earth. First up: Tristan da Cunha,...
Digital Rabbit
Mar 263 min read


Expedition Travel Requires a Great Expedition Leader
At the heart of every great expedition voyage is a great Expedition Leader. This person doesn’t just manage logistics—they shape the...
Digital Rabbit
Mar 252 min read


What Lurks Beneath: Life on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Crossing the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR) feels a bit like flying over the Himalaya when they’re shrouded in clouds. In both cases, a...
Digital Rabbit
Mar 253 min read


Random Thoughts on a Swell Sea Day
After four days of intense activity, we’ve begun our four-day journey to Tristan da Cunha. The swell is noticeable, but not too bad—I can...
Digital Rabbit
Mar 213 min read


Where Seals Reign Now: A Visit to Grytviken and Jason Harbor
It’s been a few days since we visited Grytviken Whaling Station. Today, we’re sailing in the open ocean toward our next destination, so...
Digital Rabbit
Mar 204 min read


A Rare and Radiant Farewell from South Georgia’s King Penguins
Tucked deep in the Southern Ocean, South Georgia Island is a place few people ever see—and even fewer under perfect conditions. As our...
Digital Rabbit
Mar 193 min read


A Tale of Two Excursions
The Kings of Fortuna Bay After landing at Fortuna Bay, we hiked about a kilometer to the King Penguin colony. Along the way, we passed...
Digital Rabbit
Mar 183 min read
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