Quasar Expeditions

Join us for a live conversation with Mark Johanson, Santiago-based travel writer, author of Mars on Earth, and co-author of the Lonely Planet Guide to Chile.

Together, we’ll explore:
· Why Patagonia and Atacama deserve a place on every traveler’s bucket list
· What most visitors never experience
· Practical tips for planning a seamless adventure beyond the crowds

📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT

Reserve your spot through the link in our stories.

Just when you think we know everything about the Galápagos...

Scientists discover a brand-new species.

This tiny blue octopus, recently identified in the deep waters near Darwin Island, reminds us that the Galápagos is still revealing new secrets to the world.

That’s what makes these islands so extraordinary.

They aren’t just a destination. They’re one of the last places on Earth where discovery is still happening.

And that’s one of the reasons I never get tired of coming back.

What would you do if you discovered a species nobody had ever seen before? 🐙👇

Video by Charles Darwin Foundation