Wearing snowshoes or hiking boots, we traverse forest trails and old military tracks with breathtaking views of the dramatic spires of the Dolomites. Our base is the four-star Hotel Adler in the center of Villabassa, the perfect place to unwind with Michelin-approved cuisine and a wellness center.

Guided by an International Mountain Guide, we discover the wild beauty of the region, including the Chamonix Valley and Lac Blanc, while also taking the opportunity to walk sections of the Mont Blanc Circuit, Europe’s great long-distance hiking trail. In the evenings, return to our Alpine chalet, where our welcoming hosts have created a home-from-home atmosphere and cook up a feast.

Virtually unexplored just 150 years ago, this continent belongs to no nation, and is protected by an international treaty for peaceful scientific pursuit. It is a profound experience to set eyes upon Antarctica for the first time. Breathtaking vistas, otherworldly wildlife and the journey itself leave an indelible mark on visitors.

The Norwegian fjords are rightly ranked as one of the natural wonders of the world: a contrast of snow-capped mountains, steep green hillsides and powerful waterfalls plunging into calm, clear fjordic waters. Purposefully avoiding the tourist hotspots, we stay at guesthouses within the fjords, providing easy access to some of the most picturesque walking trails in Norway.