Witness some of Europe's largest seabird colonies—puffins, gannets, guillemots, kittiwakes, and more—on our return to the British Isles. Visit Giant’s Causeway, Neolithic monuments, and a variety of architectural wonders.

Stephen Fisher
Historian

Stephen is an historian and archaeologist from the south of England and, although British, has spent much of his life overseas. Born in Singapore, he spent most of his early childhood in Germany before moving to England. After university, he spent nearly four years teaching in Japan; his travels across Europe and Asia have created a deep interest in history that ultimately turned into his profession.
Since returning to the United Kingdom in 2007, Stephen has taken part in ground breaking archaeological excavations at Stonehenge, and spent several years conducting surveys of the New Forest National Park. For seven years he researched shipwrecks along the south coast of England, with a particular focus on the 1,000 wrecks dating back to World War I. He has studied and recorded numerous elements of the history, particularly the military history, of Europe, including D-Day infrastructure in Britain and the battles of World War II. At present, he is writing a series of publications on Motor Torpedo Boats and Motor Gun Boats, the Royal Navy’s equivalent of American PT boats.
Stephen's Upcoming Expeditions
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Wild & Ancient Britain with Ireland
May 3 — May 18, 2019 -
Circumnavigation of Sicily
September 22 — October 4, 2019Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Agrigento and Syracuse; cruise among the scenic Aeolian Islands and enjoy up-close views of still-active Stromboli Volcano; and tour Monreale’s impressive 12th-century Cathedral, hailed as Italy’s most beautiful Norman church.
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Ultimate Seychelles with Aldabra Atoll
February 14 — February 29, 2020Enjoy snorkeling and diving in the Seychelles; spend two full days exploring the Aldabra Atoll; and discover the unique flora and fauna of the region.
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Philippines with Palau & Taiwan
February 29 — March 16, 2020On this exotic Philippines tour, explore mangrove forests and scenic coastlines on numerous Zodiac excursions, while nature hikes reveal the amazing biodiversity of these isolated islands. A special highlight is the opportunity to interact with native cultures whose customs are reflected in their intricate tribal dress, colorful dances, and rich folklore.
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Wild Kamchatka with the Kuril Islands
May 20 — June 4, 2020Search for the region's prolific wildlife on Zodiac cruises and naturalist-guided walks. Witness huge concentrations of seabirds in a frenzy of breeding activity, step ashore on beaches crowded with northern fur seals and Steller's sea lions, and photograph stunning scenery, including wildflower studded tundra backdropped by volcanic peaks.
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Circumnavigation of the Black Sea
June 26 — July 10, 2020Centuries of history and architecture come to life as you discover the countries surrounding the Black Sea—Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Romania and Bulgaria—and its busy bazaars, archeological treasures, and stunning landscapes.