In May 1845, one of England’s most storied naval officers, Sir John Franklin, launched an expedition to discover the Northwest Passage. Once thought to be ice-free, the legendary North Pole journey had been mythically described — without any real evidence — as an earthly paradise with palm trees, dragons, and 4-foot-tall pygmies. Forget about blizzards, … Read more
It started with a call from the US Navy back in November, asking if I’d be interested in taking a trip to the Arctic later that winter. It’d be part of a three-week operation in the Arctic Ocean in March called Operation Ice Camp, which has happened every two years since 1946. It involves scientific … Read more
There’s a reason watchmakers, Champagne houses and fashion designers all sponsor race car drivers — the danger, romance and money in motorsport are a recipe for luxury. But you don’t have to be a pro to enjoy the heart-pounding opulence of pushing a supercar to its limit. Just hop the pond. Europe is where the … Read more