At first sight, the Falkland Islands – known as Islas Malvinas in Argentina – shouldn’t belong to Great Britain. Only 480kms away from the former, but almost 13,000km from the latter, this wildlife and wilderness haven is, without a doubt, the most controversial foreign territory to fly under the Br
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Looking for wandering albatross fun facts? They’re truly one of the giants of the avian world and incredibly fascinating, so you’re right to be curious! A truly majestic bird to witness in flight, a sighting can certainly be an incredible part of your Antarctic expedition cruise. Should you be lucky
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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
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Edited 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
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It’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
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If 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
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