From a Guide's Perspective: Crete Kayak Adventures
Northwest Passage guide CP, here. I've had the pleasure of guiding adventures in Crete for 15 years. Read on for the inside scoop from my...
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Oct 284 min read
Tips for Thriving on our Crete Kayak Camping Adventure
Hi readers! My name is Anna, and I’ve had the privilege of guiding with The Northwest Passage for a few years now. One of my absolute...
Oct 288 min read
Why The Caribbean is Perfect for Wintertime Adventure Seekers
Hi, there. Northwest Passage guide, CP here. Over the course of my 17+ years of guiding for The Northwest Passage I've had the great...
Jan 162 min read
Kilimanjaro: The Lemosho Route Revisited
Deciding to return to Kilimanjaro for the second time wasn’t hard. The thrill of summiting Africa's highest peak yet again was an...
Jan 42 min read
Trail Tales: A Storm Party on Crete's Wildest Coast
A sudden rainstorm on a roadless coast, classic Cretan hospitality, and living by Zane's motto: "Always be present" Read on to share the...
Aug 8, 20233 min read
Which Crete adventure is right for you?
Not sure which Crete Adventure is right for you? This post outlines the similarities and differences between two of our most popular...
Aug 8, 20232 min read
See why we love (sea) kayaking!
We at The Northwest Passage love kayaks, specifically sea kayaks, for a lot of reasons. Chief among them is that they’re for just about...
Aug 8, 20232 min read
White with Blue Trim: The "Why" Behind the Classic Greek Island Aesthetic
When you think of the Greek Islands, what image first comes to mind? For many people, it’s a seaside town made up of whitewashed...
Aug 8, 20232 min read
The Spooky Lagoons: A Halloween Adaptation
As with most folks, The Northwest Passage’s Halloween was a little unusual this year, but it was unusual in a refreshing way. Under...
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Youth Adventures: It’s Not Just About Fun
The other day a parent of one of our campers praised our After School Adventures program, but not for how much fun her child was having....
Aug 8, 20234 min read
PolarExplorers answers to Pods, Polar Bears and Pandemic
PolarExplorers answers to Pods, Polar Bears and Pandemic By: Annie Aggens, PolarExplorers Program Director Recently, my news feed has...
Aug 8, 20231 min read
Crete's famous mud beach, Red Beach
Why is it called Red Beach? There are two competing theories: (1) the especially soft sand has a conspicuous ruddy hue; (2) the...
Aug 8, 20231 min read
You Could Have Buns Like These
Backcountry Baking Tips! Cut the stress and the mess with the plastic bag method: Before leaving home, pre-mix all your dry ingredients...
Aug 8, 20231 min read
The Grand Canyon of Europe IN CRETE!
The Samariá Gorge, also known as, the “Grand Canyon of Europe” is one of Greece’s national treasures and a major highlight of the Crete...
Aug 8, 20231 min read
Weaving dreams like no guide book can!
The Crete Kayaking Adventure amazes paddlers of all abilities. The gorgeous waterway and awe-inspiring coastal mountains make one wonder,...
Aug 8, 20231 min read
Epharisto poli, Crete
By: Ryan Allen Epharisto poli! My eyes open, I see white. My thoughts churn, I hear doves. I look outside, I see blue ...sky and sea......
Aug 8, 20231 min read
Food, Love, and Adventure
Who doesn’t love great food? Exquisite Greek cuisine delights while you’re visiting the enchanting isles, and reanimates treasured...
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Circumnavigating Santorini
Before I went to Santorini, I heard so many things, and I had an expectation in my head of what it would be like. However, unlike...
Aug 8, 20232 min read
An Italian Getaway: Aeolian Islands
The Aeolian Islands are truly a sight to be seen. This UNESCO World Heritage sight is a small cluster of islands located off the...
Aug 4, 20232 min read
Santorini = Atlantis ???
Santorini = Atlantis ??? The lost city of Atlantis, the utopia that sank suddenly to the bottom of the sea is just a myth, right? Maybe...
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