Often dubbed ‘the final hint of civilization’ on the southernmost end of the world, McMurdo Station is a US-run scientific research station in Antarctica. The largest encampment of its kind is also the last accessible place on the White Continent one can reach by ship.Home to about 1,200 summer resi
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Captain Robert Falcon Scott is a legend of Antarctic Exploration. Perhaps more famous for his death and the mistakes that he made leading up to it, rather than his achievements and career. Like his contemporary, Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, Scott’s dedication to exploring the Antarctic is both inspi
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The animals of Antarctica are, rather unsurprisingly, quite a hardy lot. However, the only creature tough enough to endure life this far south all year long is the elusive and majestic Emperor Penguin (more on this super-Antarctic hero later on). Almost all of the incredible animals one encounters o
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There are 17 penguin species on the planet, all of which are confined to the Southern Hemisphere (with the possible exception of the Galapagos Penguin, which lives on the equator).The list has been broken into three distinct regions:1. Antarctica and sub-Antarctica Penguins (8 species).2. New Zealan
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It is safe to travel to Antarctica? It's a question we're often asked here at Chimu Adventures, and it's understandable that travellers are nervous about sailing through the Drake Passage or spending time in such a remote, icy environment.However, the truth is that travelling to Antarctica is extrem
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Sir Ernest Shackleton was undoubtedly one of the greatest explorers of the 20th century. His extraordinary tales of adventure and unmeasurable courage have inspired generations of pioneers and his legacy, one of bravery, determination and incomparable endurance in the face of enormous challenges, li
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