The Afterword

Tag: south-america

  • The Memory Stones

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    Peter
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    What’s a movie or book that inspired you to travel? I read The Memory Stones by Caroline Brothers three or four years ago and was deeply moved by it. The novel tells the story of a young woman who disappears during Argentina’s military dictatorship and of the child taken from her. It is both a…

  • Unsettled

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    Peter
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    What’s a moment that made you question reality? Fifteen months ago we went to Antarctica. It was my wife’s birthday present. More than that, it was something she had wanted to do since she was a little girl. I had known this about her for years. Some people want to see Paris or the pyramids…

  • Antarctica: Our Greatest Expedition

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    Peter
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    Our favourite holiday wasn’t a holiday at all. It was an expedition.In February this year, after sixteen years of planning, we spent two unforgettable weeks in Antarctica. The distinction matters: a holiday is predictable, comfortable, designed for relaxation.An expedition is something else entirely — about discovery, challenge, and growth. It stretches you, surprises you, and…