Written by Fiona AyersHow do you begin to put Antarctica into words? Poets use words like inspiring and unforgiving. Travel companies try to use words like experience, adventure, and expedition. Photographers say a picture is worth a thousand words so with thousands of photos collectively can say a
Read MoreEdited by David JensenWork is slow, tedious but steady over at Mawson’s Huts. After a wicked blizzard, the quad bikes are buried deep under inches of snow and so the job of unearthing the trusty steeds, and continuing the arduous tasks, begins in earnest just as soon as the sun peeks through the clo
Read MoreIt’s a question I often get: Which is the best Polar Region to travel to? The Arctic or Antarctica?I was fortunate enough to take my first Antarctic cruise in 2007. For me, the continent was everything I was hoping it would be – otherworldly, on an unfathomable scale and teeming with intriguing wild
Read MoreIf you are planning a trip to Antarctica, it’s a good idea to know the different penguin species you will encounter - they're one of the most popular types of wildlife! There are a total of 17 species of penguins and only 6 of these are found on the Antarctic mainland. However, there are plenty of o
Read MoreThere’s nowhere in the world like Antarctica! The icy continent is mysterious, surreal, and majestic, but you might not realise just how much you can see and do there. If you’re in need of some inspiration, we’ve compiled 48 incredible things you can experience in Antarctica!1. IcebergsIt might be o
Read MorePutting together your essential packing list for Antarctica may seem to be an overwhelming task at first and can certainly take all the romance out of the anticipation of your soon-to-be ‘trip of a lifetime’. We’d love to tell you to ‘chill right out’ (pun totally intended): preparing for an An
Read MorePlan the best Antarctica expedition cruise with our top Antarctica travel blogs, designed to help you make the most of your Polar adventure.
