Operating since 1990, Ecoventura has been leading sustainable expedition cruising in the Galapagos. In February 2016, they launched their latest premium class vessel, the MV Origin. I went on a week-long cruise with them, and here's a mini-tour of the luxury vessel. -- As the Galapagos is ... continue reading
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5 Amazing Luxury Vacations You Have Not Thought About
People are learning more about the art of luxurious escapes. The global luxury travel market is expected to reach USD $1,614 Billion by the year 2026, as per Allied Market research. But what makes a holiday truly luxurious? Is it checking in at a 5-star hotel and having room service everyday? We ... continue reading
What to Pack for the Galapagos
So you're wondering what to pack for the Galapagos? Can I give you a very excited high-five first?? And a major pat on the back?? Because you're headed to what is now my favourite place on earth! Just a little bit of background. I went to the Galapagos on a cruise with Ecoventura's luxury ... continue reading
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Hello and welcome! If you are a first time visitor to Holy Smithereens, this is a good page to start. Holy Smithereens is my travel blog that focuses on two things I love: luxury and adventure. Most of the time, I combine those two when I travel. There are many elements about luxury ... continue reading
What Really Happens in the Galapagos?
So what really happens in the Galapagos? What happens when you subject yourself to a week-long cruise that has equal parts adventure and indulgence? MAGIC. That's what happens. Prior to coming to the Galapagos, I've heard and read from people who've been, all about the amazing and magnificent ... continue reading
7 Life Lessons That the Birds of Galapagos Have Taught Me
Bird watching in the Galapagos is quite a hypnotic and transcendent experience. I'd be the last person to suggest bird-watching but I found myself so very mesmerised observing birds in the Galapagos. I will confess. Much as you see me with wildlife a lot, there are two three animal species that I ... continue reading
Where I’m Off to Next: The Trip of My Dreams!
The month of May could not have arrived any faster. I'd been looking forward to this month for so long, and here we finally are! I'm so excited, I'm surprised that I kept quiet about this trip for so long. If you're a long-time reader of this blog, you'd know that I'm not one for bucket lists. ... continue reading
Tips on Photographing and Interacting with Wildlife
If it isn't evident yet, one of the things I'm greatly wild about is wildlife. Animals in particular. While I haven't been to the Galapagos yet (2016 update: I've now been!!!), I've been fortunate to meet and see different kinds of wildlife when we travel and I don't mean zoos. I like seeing ... continue reading