The Carte Atlas Journal

Thoughtful notes on where to begin, how to travel well, and what makes a journey worth taking now.

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Hola from La Paz Mexico! This is a beautiful must-see region of Mexico and I am so excited to share more about it with you. One of the most famous calls to visit La Paz is the ability to see Whale Sharks. These peaceful creatures make their way here from October to April and are […]

DESTINATIONS, EXPEDITION CRUISES, LUXURY CRUISE & YACHT, NORTH AMERICA, OCEAN CRUISES

September 21, 2026

Why is La Paz Mexico a Must-See Destination?

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Hola from Mexico! Today is the day to learn more about Loreto. A stunning seaside town along the Baja California coast that hosts the famous whales during specific times of the year. It is so famous that even Jacques Cousteau himself called the Sea of Cortez the “Aquarium of the World”. It is accessible from […]

DESTINATIONS, EXPEDITION CRUISES, LUXURY CRUISE & YACHT, NORTH AMERICA, OCEAN CRUISES

September 21, 2026

What Makes Loreto Mexico Famous?

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Antarctica cannot be visited year-round like most destinations. Ships only reach the continent during its brief summer season. Wildlife, weather, and crowds all shift from month to month. Here is when to visit Antarctica and what each month offers. WHEN DOES THE ANTARCTICA CRUISE SEASON BEGIN? The season opens in early November each year. Fresh […]

ANTARCTICA, DESTINATIONS, EXPEDITION CRUISES

September 10, 2026

When Is Antarctica’s Season?

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A Northern Lights cruise is one of the few trips I help curate where the calendar matters more than almost any other factor, since the aurora simply is not visible outside a specific stretch of the year. Clients need genuinely long, dark nights for any real chance of seeing it, which typically rules out summer […]

ARCTIC, DESTINATIONS, EUROPE, EXPEDITION CRUISES, LUXURY CRUISE & YACHT, WHEN TO GO

August 3, 2026

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO CRUISE AND SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS?

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