Issue 157: Spectacled Bears

Hey Explorer,

This is Adventure Fix, the newsletter that helps you discover extraordinary journeys and experiences across the globe.

Here’s what we've got for you today:

• Stories: A Baffin Vacation

• Wildlife Encounters: Spectacled Bears

• Stays: Silky Oaks Lodge

A Baffin Vacation

Wanna get away from it all with your sweetheart? Head to Baffin Island, that’s what couple Erik Boomer and Sarah McNair-Landry did when they set off on a 45-day expedition in the heart of the Canadian Arctic.

It's an island that’s surrounded by nothing, literally nothing, just an ocean with a land mass larger than California.

Together, Erik and Sarah crossed ice sheets, climbed granite faces, and paddled first descents. Talk about an adventurous vacation!

Explore more:

• A Baffin Vacation (article)

• A Baffin Vacation (short film)

Spotting Ecuador’s Spectacled Bears 

February in Ecuador is a special time of the year. It’s when the Spectacled Bears have just had their young, making it the perfect time to photograph them with cubs.

Photographing the Spectacled Bear, the only bear species native to South America offers a unique and rewarding experience for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike.

These elusive creatures, also known as Andean bears, inhabit the dense cloud forests and mountainous regions of the Andes. Private reserves in Ecuador provide one of the best chances to photograph these unique animals.

Explore more:

• Spectacled Bears of Ecuador (photo tour)

• Spectacled Bears: The Apex Predator of The Andes (video)

Silky Oaks Lodge

Immerse yourself in one of the world’s oldest rainforests without forgoing modern comforts, head to Silky Oak Lodge. This high-end retreat is found in the heart of Australia's Daintree Rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its ancient ecosystem and biodiversity.

Designed to blend seamlessly with its surroundings, Silky Oak Lodge features elegant treehouses and suites that offer panoramic views of the lush rainforest canopy and the meandering Mossman River.

Soak in the natural beauty of the Daintree Rainforest by going for a hike, snorkeling in the river, and visiting Mossman Gorge.

Explore More:

• Silky Oaks Lodge: Luxury Rainforest Eco Retreat (video)

• Silky Oaks Lodge (booking info)

If you are planning your next adventure for this year, there are still some availability for swimming with orcas in Norway this year.

Here are the details for those ready to take action before the last spots fill up.

If you have any questions about these trips, please reply to this email. We’re happy to help you plan your next adventurous holiday.

Photo: The wild horses of North Carolina’s Outer Banks

Nature: The Hidden World of Glow Worms

Film: Our Planet - Forests

Expeditions: Join a Team on Explorers Connect 

Unique Experiences: Visiting the Indonesian jungle in a very original way

Where in the World

Wanna flex your adventure geography skills? Guess where this pic was snapped!

Stumped? No worries. The answer is at the end of this email.

I’d love to hear what you think of this issue, scroll down to the poll to let us know.

Until next time…

Keep exploring,

-Amanda

 ANSWER: Tottori, Japan