The Worldwide Quest Blog

Our 2018 trip to the Dominican Republic was wonderful. First, let me confess that while it is called “Beyond the Beaches”, we did visit a couple of fine beaches with shimmering sands and swaying palms. But since our main focus was to explore the natural features of the island beyond, we spent much of our time exploring a variety of habitats to find the country’s most interesting ...

The country’s famous “13 months of sunshine” slogan is not just about the weather. So much is magical about Ethiopia from the rock cut churches ‘built by angels’ to the immense big sky landscapes of the north, to the scent of frankincense accompanying the coffee ceremonies. We had a wonderful time on our recent trip to Ethiopia, and wanted to share with you our top 5 ...

For any visitor to Mongolia who has the chance to sleep in a ger, that is probably a highlight. I enjoy it every time I have a chance.One of the aspects that often makes it a very enjoyable experience are all the little noises around the ger.Sometimes you’ll be able to see stars through the roof flap and that makes listening to the noises even more enjoyable.Obviously, a free-standing ger is...

There is no better way to immerse oneself in Rajasthani culture than to attend the Jaisalmer Desert Festival. A three-day annual event, the Desert Festival usually takes place during the month of February in the city of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Located in the heart of the Thar Desert, the ‘Golden City’ is recognized for its yellow sandstone architecture, which covers the town in warm hues...

When looking for the best polar expedition cruise, we know there's a lot of information out there to digest and many choices to make. Who should I book with? What route should I take? Does booking with Worldwide Quest mean that I will pay a marked-up cost? To the last question, we are happy to answer a straightforward 'no'. Besides that, there are some other very good reasons to book your polar ex...

I’m thrilled to announce that Quest Nature tours we will be a part of the Vancouver International Bird Festival (VIBF) and the International Ornithological Congress (IOC) this coming August! We are sponsoring this event that brings together people from many walks of life and who share  a common concern for bird appreciation and conservation.  The VIBF is a ramped-up version of Vanc...