Expedition Travel and Sustainability: Charting a Course for Responsible Discovery

The global tourism industry is responsible for 8% of all greenhouse gas emissions, making sustainability not just an ethical choice but an existential necessity for expedition travel. As someone who has spent over 20 years leading expeditions to some of the world’s most pristine and vulnerable destinations, I’ve witnessed firsthand both the transformative power of […]

Fresh from the market: How our chef, alex, brings local flavours aboard paspaley pearl

Picture this: Alex Bentley, our expedition chef, exploring Dili’s vibrant morning market, seeking and selecting the freshest tropical fruits and vegetables that will enhance tonight’s dinner aboard Paspaley Pearl. This isn’t typical cruise ship provisioning—this is culinary adventure at its most authentic, an example of giving back, albeit in a small way, to the community. […]