Inside My Galápagos Expedition with HX 🌎🐢


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My Galápagos Expedition Journey So Far

Dear Reader,

Greetings from Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands! 🌎🐢

Over the past several days, I’ve been experiencing one of the most incredible adventures of my life with HX Expeditions aboard the Santa Cruz II expedition ship.

This journey has included:
✨ Wet landings on remote islands
✨ Sea lions, marine iguanas, giant tortoises, and blue-footed boobies
✨ Exploring Quito and the Equator
✨ Stargazing in the middle of the Pacific
✨ Glass-bottom boat excursions
✨ Ecuadorian cuisine and chocolate tastings
✨ And even an unexpected ankle injury that reminded me how important travel safety and insurance truly are

In my newest blog post, I’m sharing the real experience of expedition travel: the beauty, the challenges, the wildlife encounters, and the incredible support from the HX crew throughout the journey.

Reader, Should the Galápagos, Antarctica, Alaska, or the Nordic regions be on your bucket list, this post will give you a true behind-the-scenes look at what expedition cruising is really like.

Read the full blog here: From Quito to the Galápagos Islands: My HX Expedition Journey So Far

Thank you for following along on this adventure with me. I cannot wait to share even more stories and photos soon!

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Sheyla Paz
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About Sheyla Paz

Cuban-born adventurer & storyteller Sheyla Paz guides you through vibrant Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe—an award-winning journalist, actress, and travel expert, who brings the magic of diverse cultures to life. SHEYLA ADVENTURE TRAVEL, LLC, in business since 2016, is your one-stop shop for unforgettable adventure travel experiences. Specializing in group tours to Cuba and ocean and river cruise adventures, we cater to affluent travelers over 35 who seek to give back to local communities.

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Sheyla Adventure Travel, LLC

Cuban-born adventurer and storyteller Sheyla guides you through the vibrant landscapes of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. As an award-winning journalist, actress, and travel expert, she brings the magic of diverse cultures to life. Founded in 2016, SHEYLA ADVENTURE TRAVEL, LLC, is your one-stop shop for unforgettable adventure travel experiences. We specialize in group tours to Cuba, as well as ocean and river cruise adventures. Our services cater to affluent travelers aged 45 and over who are eager to give back to local communities.

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