My family of 4 took an expedition cruise in the Galápagos Islands. We travel often, but it was unlike anything we've experienced.
A family shares their experience on an expedition cruise to the Galápagos Islands, contrasting it with previous wildlife encounters in Africa. The article emphasizes the unique lack of fear displayed by the local wildlife toward humans.
Why it matters
It provides a personal perspective on eco-tourism and the importance of conservation in one of the world's most unique natural environments.
The author's family went on a weeklong expedition cruise in the Galápagos Islands. Courtesy of The Trip Wish List My family of four loves traveling, and we've visited more than 25 countries and 25 states together. For our first cruise as a family, I opted for an expedition cruise to the Galápagos. The experience gave us time to bond and also opened the door to a world few travelers ever see. My family has been traveling together since my two daughters, now 11 and 14, were small enough to nap in baby carriers as we navigated through airport terminals. Since then, we've ventured to more than 25 countries, exploring everything from Gothic cathedrals to jaw-dropping national parks. Yet nothing prepared us for what awaited in the Galápagos Islands . Even after all those adventures, our trip to the Galápagos Islands was unlike anything we had experienced before.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in