Winning the Water Life category at the British Photography Awards 2024 was an incredible honour and a dream come true for me. As a wildlife photographer, it’s the culmination of years of dedication to capturing the beauty and complexity of the natural world. The award-winning image of the seal was taken in the Galápagos Islands that I was privileged to explore on an expedition with HX.

In the northernmost part of the world, where the ice is thick and the air is cold, there lives a creature. Laying your eyes on a polar bear is just an adventure away.

Discover the Drake Passage, one of the world’s most fabled waterways and a must-do for every adventurer en route to Antarctica.

Since its inception, HX has been a proud member of AECO, helping shape more sustainable, responsible tourism in the Arctic.

Garibaldi fjord was formed by the Garibaldi glacier, and the glacier’s enormous remains can still be seen atop the fjord today.

Known as the land of ice and fire, Iceland is filled with more than 130 volcanoes, many of which are still active. Some stand tall among the mountains, while others lurk under giant glaciers. Iceland’s volcanic landscapes are as interesting and diverse as they come.