A group of enthusiasts sailed and rowed 3,000 km from Arkhangelsk to Western Siberia on the Pomor karbas Matera, retracing the route to the legendary Mangazeya. This story delves into the history of such expeditions, the unique traditions of northern shipbuilding and navigation, and the most extreme moments of the journey.

<p> The time until October is ideal to catch the waves in the west and southeast of Mauritius, go diving, play golf, or just sunbathe under the active but not burning sun. </p>

<p> Swan Hellenic opens two series of cruises: one along the west coast of Africa and the other along its eastern coast. This is a chance to visit the most exotic countries with expert guides and, at the same time, to live on board a floating premium boutique hotel. </p>

The Franz Josef Land should be sailed on a yacht, the pace of which is commensurate with steep cliffs, outlet glaciers and ice tongues, while icebergs exercise the skipper's nervous system.

Natalia Belyakova, head of the Expeditions and Tourism Department of the Russian Geographical Society (RGS), tells about her beloved whales and other inhabitants of the South Kamchatka bays likely to be encountered during a voyage to Kamchatka.