Justin Packshaw

Back on the water chasing silverware …..

Thank you to Andres Benitez for hosting me whilst I was in Santiago, Chile on his excellent Podcast ‘Money Talks’.

Here it is if you want to have a listen.

https://lnkd.in/e5NnKuGg

Galápagos Islands Part 2 - LAND

Step ashore and the wonder takes on a new form. The islands rise in a jumble of lava fields, ash cones, and ancient basalt - a raw, otherworldly stage where evolution has worked in glorious isolation. Marine iguanas sprawl across black rock like miniature dragons, land iguanas wander through sun-baked scrub, and giant tortoises move with serene, ancient purpose. Overhead, frigatebirds, bo***es, finches and albatross carve the sky with easy mastery. Every island carries its own cast, its own personality, its own quiet astonishment.

It was these subtle differences - the curve of a beak, the shape of a tortoise shell, the behaviour of a bird — that stirred Charles Darwin toward one of history’s great scientific revelations. To walk here today is to wander through the living heartbeat of that discovery, where evolution is not an idea but a daily performance. The Galápagos remain a rare sanctuary of life unfolding at its purest, a reminder of how extraordinary the world becomes when nature is allowed to write its own story.

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What a trip this has been above as we’ve purred through these extraordinary and pivotal islands. Phenomenal in fact. Nature at its most majestic.

The Galápagos Islands are a constellation of wild marvels, scattered across the Pacific like nature’s own laboratory. Here, evolution feels close enough to touch. Every island carries its own rhythm, its own cast of characters, each uniquely shaped by isolation and time. To dive these shores is to witness life in its purest improvisation — bold, unfiltered, and astonishingly unafraid of the humans who are privileged enough to witness it.

Beneath the waves, the enchantment only intensifies. Diving the Galápagos is like descending into a cathedral of motion, where currents sweep past Wolf and Darwin Islands with a pulse that draws in the ocean’s giants. Hammerheads school in their hundreds, silky sharks dart through beams of light, and whale sharks cruise by like passing planets. Sea lions twist around divers in playful spirals, while eagle rays glide with effortless grace. Every descent feels like entering a living, breathing epic — a reminder that these waters are among the last great theatres of the wild, where the ocean still roars with abundance and awe.

There is so much to absorb that it is truly life enhancing.

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JORO has been named one of ‘Top Travel Specialists to Know Right Now’.

To be recognised as Best for eco-reporting is something we hold close. It speaks to what has always guided us - a belief that travel, when done with care, can be both transformative and restorative.

This recognition belongs to more than just us. It’s shared with the guides, captains, conservationists, storytellers and travellers who shape each journey. Every person who brings heart, skill and imagination to what we do is part of this story.

We’re proud to stand alongside others reimagining what meaningful travel can be.

Lady P ……. ❤️🩵💙

Just back from an unforgettable journey along the wild and stately coastline of British Columbia, from Port Hardy, Bute Inlet and down to Vancouver. Total heaven!

The vistas, the people and the sheer beauty of the whole damn place is insane - towering forests, endless horizons, and natural, untamed wilderness at every turn.

There’s something profoudly grounding about being in a place where nature rules supreme, where the ocean, mountains, and skies seem to breathe in unison. A true reminder of how small we are in the grand scheme, and how vital it is to protect places like this.

Glorious, raw Alaska! Venturing up the wild west coast felt like stepping into nature’s last frontier. Days spent weaving through icy fjords, watching whales breach against a backdrop of towering peaks, and tracing the untamed edges of this vast land were nothing short of exhilarating. Alaska reminds you what true adventure feels like — raw, unpredictable, and utterly magnificent.

14 years ago today at 6.55am the four of us stood on the top of this beauty. What an adventure it was too.

Glorious Istanbul. Europe’s historical gateway to Asia. Vibrant, colourful and totally magical.