I worked alongside Sven and his amazing expedition staff after 9.11 when I needed to escape NYC and catch my breath. For 5 years I traveled to places I'd only read about and met people from all reaches of life. I met new friends, who are now old friends. I will forever thank him for allowing me such a needed departure from my life to go explore and sip the Tonic Of Wildness. I truly believe that working with Lindblad Expeditions and the partnership with National Geographic saved my life.