Author: Yuki To

Mongolia is the land of Genghis Khan, the least populated country on Earth, with vast pristine landscapes of untouched beauty and wilderness since medieval times, when the Mongols ruled parts of China, Russia, Persia, Iraq as well as the grasslands of Mongolia on horseback. Today, it is still the most equestrian nation on Earth, home to a rich cultural heritage and the nomadic herdsmen way of life, with about 30 percent of the entire population still living in yurts and herding livestock such as cashmere goats, sheep, horses, yaks and camels. Our guest speaker is Jan Wigsten, an intrepid Swede who has traverse all corners of this fascinating country, including the remote Altai Mountains border zones. Listen to stories about his private ‘off-grid’ travels and how such expedition-style journeys can be done in an authentic, yet comfortable way while keeping a certain level of luxury. Imagine waking up in your private yurt camp to a 360° view of pristine landscapes untouched by human development and experiencing the true hospitality of the Mongolian nomads.

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Jan Wigsten – Mongolia Expedition Travel Expert Jan Wigsten is no stranger to Mongolia, having travelled professionally around the region since 1980, curating experiences for fly fishing, snow leopard expeditions, horse riding safaris. His key focus, however, has been adapting the traditional yurt allowing for mobility, privacy and five-star camping experiences for exclusive wilderness journeys, yet retaining an authenticity of the lodging. In 2012, Jan was awarded the Friendship Medal by President Elbegdorj on the very first Mongolian state visit to Sweden, for his contribution to conservation and tourism in Mongolia, Jan was also involved as a consultant for conservation/tourism and rural development projects around South America, the Caribbean, Africa, Scandinavia and Asia, and is currently an advisor to UNDP Mongolia, the Mongolian government and the Sustainable Tourism Development Center to focus on the nomadic culture in tourism post-covid. Singaporeans may also find him familiar as Jan and his camps were featured on the CNA (Channel News Asia) sustainable tourism series “In Pursuit of Magic” a few years back.

There are many places on the map that are described as remote. Or “off the beaten track”. Or an “adventure of a lifetime”. While many times these turn out to be the road more travelled, The Kimberley is truly the whole package. In collaboration with Silversea, Intriq Journey is proud to showcase one of the world’s last wilderness frontiers. Come voyage with us and get up-close and personal with this ancient landscape and the incredible experiences only accessible by ship – zodiac expeditions zip past thundering waterfalls that cascade over towering red cliffs to spot Western Australia’s prolific wildlife of wallabies, crocodiles, and ospreys, getting an insight into ancient Aboriginal rock paintings dating back 50,000 years. This is indeed the ultimate Aussie experience!

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Peter Bergman, Silversea Expedition Leader
Having grown up in the ‘top end’ of Australia, outdoor adventure was a part of Peter’s life from a young age, with fishing, camping, and 4WDing taking up any spare time outside of school hours. This curiosity for the natural world led Peter to study marine science at university in Perth, Western Australia. While semesters were spent cramming in knowledge about the marine environment, university holidays were spent travelling through South East Asia, South America and Europe, opening up a new world of landscapes, cultures and ways of life. Peter began working with Silversea Expeditions in 2018 and has been on some incredible voyages, taking in Antarctica, South and Central America, the Indonesian archipelago, Greenland and the Canadian Arctic as well as in his own backyard in the Kimberley, Australia. Peter works as the Assistant Expedition Leader on the ship, helping with the planning and coordination of each day’s activities, but best of all gets to join in on all the fun in the Zodiacs and out on tour.

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With international travel gaining momentum, it’s time to start planning a celebratory holiday to rediscover the world again. Having your best interests at heart, we highly recommend this limited time special promotion from Silversea Cruises, where you can enjoy up to 20% savings on selected voyages by booking early, plus an exclusive benefit of earning up to USD300 onboard credit per person by booking with us, and last but not least, entitle to a comprehensive COVID-19 protection for ALL Silversea Cruises when you book by 30 Nov 2021.

1. Limited Time Special Offers (by 30 Nov 2021)

Book and pay in full by 30 Nov 2021 to enjoy up to 20% savings on selected voyages. Read on to find out the extensive coverage of the COVID-19 protection which offers flexibility and peace of mind to travel despite of COVID-related uncertainties.

Note:

• Full cruise payment required for EBB
• Group fares may change at time of booking. Please check with our luxury travel specialist at point of booking

Booked in Asia Pacific and scheduled to depart during a period of temporary government order, travel restriction, or other official regulatory measures in relation to COVID-19 that affect your booking

2. Exclusive offers for Intriq Journey guests

Enjoy up to USD300 onboard credits per person, or one-category cabin upgrade (for selected cabins on different ships), when you travel in the group of 4 to 6 persons on selected voyages. For more details & the applicable sailings, please speak to our luxury travel specialists.

Note:

• Booked in Asia Pacific and scheduled to depart during a period of temporary government order, travel restriction, or other official regulatory measures in relation to COVID-19 that affect your booking
• Book by 30 Nov 2021

3. COVID-19 Protection (book by 30 Nov 2021)

Plan ahead for future voyages without worrying about uncertainties brought by the changing COVID situation or government border policy. Discover how the COVID-19 protection works in different scenarios and you are most welcome to speak to our luxury travel specialists for more information. You are entitled to this protection by booking on or before 30 Nov 2021, applicable to ALL Silversea Cruises voyages.

Note:

• Booked in Asia Pacific and scheduled to depart during a period of temporary government order, travel restriction, or other official regulatory measures in relation to COVID-19 that affect your booking
• Applies toall Silversea cruises
• Book by 30 Nov 2021
• Click here for full policy details

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Get ready to mark your return to the world in style! Now is the perfect time to travel once again as vaccinated Singapore travellers can now visit Germany freely, without the need to quarantine on return to Singapore upon meeting VTL requirements.

To celebrate such wonderful news, we are so thrilled to bring to you an offer for 8 Days Uniworld Classic Christmas Markets itinerary on River Queen—where you can save US$2,500 per cabin on the 15 December 2021 sailing.

Special Cruise Offer – Save US$2,500 per cabin

Deluxe US$3,449 (instead of US$4,699) +US$200 port charges
French Balcony US$4,549 (instead of US$5,799)  +US$200 port charges
*Based on twin-share

Cost Includes:

• 7 nights in an elegant and well-appointed river-view stateroom
• Meals as indicated as per itinerary – five-star farm-to-table cuisine including welcome and farewell gala dinners
• Unlimited beverages on board, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water
• All scheduled airport transfers
• Choice of excursions curated exclusive for onboard guests
• In-suite butler service
• Onboard fitness centre, plus exercise and wellness classes
• Shipwide internet and Wi-Fi access
• Onboard entertainment and enrichment
• Bicycles and Nordic walking poles for onshore use
• All gratuities

Cost Excludes:

• International airfares
• Visa
• Meals unless otherwise specified
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses e.g. laundry, bar, spa services
• Phone and internet charges

Discover more about the itinerary here. Our team is delighted to share some more ideas for a post-pandemic Christmas vacation to Germany.