Winter is a pretty divisive season. People either love it or hate it. And sometimes it’s not hard to see why you would have a slight aversion to it. Winters can be harsh, bleak and, of course, slightly chilly. However they can also be enchanting, magical...
Tag: Antarctica
In times gone by, Antarctica represented one of the largest obstacles to man’s quest to conquer the planet. This extraordinary continent is finally accessible to anyone wishing to experience life in one of earth’s most inhospitable climates. Antarctica’s sheer severity, coupled with its unbelievable beauty, makes it one of the most fascinating places to visit.
10 Interesting Facts About Antarctica
With no permanent residents and 99% ice, Antarctica has to be one of the most fascinating places on Earth. Visitor numbers to the continent are increasing year on year and it’s not hard to understand why this is. Would you want to visit Antarctica? We’ve collected...
Instagrams of the month: Spotlight on Antarctica
One of the least visited parts of the world, Antarctica is perhaps one of the most photogenic – the surreal landscape devoid of people yet dominated by the forces of snow, ice and water, and home to colonies of exotic wildlife. The continent for peace and science...
The wildlife of Antarctica
The coldest place on earth, any creature who calls the frozen landscape and piercing cold waters of Antarctica its home is made of robust stuff. Protected by the Antarctica Treaty, declaring it a continent of peace and science, a journey to the peninsula and surrounding islands...
Top 10 cruise journeys
Whether it’s sailing around a volcanic archipelago, along a coast of a hard to navigate country or on a magnificent river, cruise journeys are guaranteed to be exciting expeditions. We take a look at our favourite water bound options, our diverse list including entire trips spent...
What’s your travel dream?
For those of you who aren’t familiar with TED Talks, they really are an incredible resource, a great way of taking in the insights of some highly interesting people without reading reams of text online. Andrew Evans had a dream to see Antarctica, and talks here about...