NG 125 Years
Living Africa with Steve Bloom
22 June 2013
Join best-selling author and photographer Steve Bloom as he journeys through the essence and diversity of Africa. Hear the stories behind the creation of his books Living Africa, Elephant andTrading Places – The Merchants of Nairobi.. Steve shares with the audience this extraordinary continent; through landscapes from desert to jungle, dynamic wildlife, and human life from remote villages to teeming metropolis. Witness silverback mountain gorillas deep in the rainforest; endangered black rhino drinking at a moonlit waterhole; remote cultures in Ethiopia's Omo Valley; Mozambican migrant workers toiling in a gold mine three kilometres below ground; and fishermen on the Niger River. In this unforgettable event, Steve captures the diversity of the continent where he grew up, and where he has felt compelled to return throughout his life.
Abisko, Sweden
Indian Summer at the Polar Circle
19-22 September 2013
Led by: Hans Strand
Serene, majestic and pristine all describe the mountains, valleys, plains, forests, rivers and flora and fauna of Abisko National Park in Lapland, Sweden. Wild, unique and incomparable are three more words that describe this Arctic Circle paradise. But to get a sense of what we mean you really have to visit Abisko; take a deep breath, smell the fragrant scent of the mountain air and view the scenery that will make your heart sing.
Tanzania
Into the Wild
17-24 October 2013
Led by: Steve Bloom
No other country in Africa can compare to Tanzania in terms of sheer wilderness, stunning landscapes and volume of wildlife. There is probably nowhere else in the world like the Serengeti or the historic Ngorongoro Crater for an intense wildlife experience on a vast scale.
Travel by jeep and stay at our Better Moments Wild Camp at the heart of the Serengeti savannah. Get wild with an adventurous journey into the bush with award-winning wild life photographer Steve Bloom.
Bhutan
Land of the Thunder Dragon
28 October - 5 November 2013
Led by: Sisse Brimberg and Cotton Coulson
Bhutan is one of the last kingdoms in Asia. The country is bordered by Himalaya’s milky white peaks and deep lush valleys. The country is locally known as Druk Yul or the land of the thunder dragon, named after the northeast wind which blows down through the mountain passes. The people are Buddhists and they practice their religion without fear of persecution. Bhutan, which has been a closed kingdom for many years, has preserved its rich culture and beautiful historical temples and royal palaces. Discover Bhutan with the award-winning National Geographic photographers Sisse Brimberg and Cotton Coulson...
Burma
A World Apart
9-19 November 2013
Led by: Sisse Brimberg and Cotton Coulson
Burma is one of the last countries in Asia that has preserved its deep religious and historical roots. Today, the country has just started opening up for foreign visitors. Drift down the Ayeyarwady in an old river steamer, stake out a slice of beach on the blissful Bay of Bengal, or trek through pine forests to minority villages scattered across the Shan Hills. This workshop is a unique opportunity to discover Burma with two of National Geographic’s star photographers, Sisse Brimberg and Cotton Coulson.
Iceland
Travel on Volcanoes
14-21 June 2014
Led by: Hans Strand
Iceland has an abundance of photogenic scenery. Waterfalls, volcanoes, hot springs and rugged lava landscapes create an ideal environment for photography. Better Moments and the award-winning photographer Hans Strand invite you to participate in a unique workshop, where you get up close to some of the best and most beautiful locations by 4x4, trekking and helicopter.
Svalbard, Norway
Land of the Polar Bears
2-11 September 2014
Led by: Hans Strand
A 9 day voyage aboard M/S Origo. Explore and discover the wilderness and wildlife of Arctic Norway by zodiac and hiking. With Haselblad Master Landscape Phothgrapher Hans Strand and a crew of Better Moments wildlife exploration staff, we will travel to the edge of the Arctic and into a land of stunning tidewater glaciers and sparkling icebergs, and explore fjords that split the rugged coastlines. We will trek in tundra, and search the edge of the pack ice for polar bears, walruses, seals, reindeer, and arctic foxes. Nowhere can the polar bear be seen more reliably in its natural environment than here.