It’s fair to say that Antarctica probably isn’t at the top of most people’s lists of places they’d like to visit. It’s cold, remote and there’s not a luxury hotel in site. There are no interesting buildings to look at, no tropical jungles to explore and no sandy beaches to...
Posts Tagged with 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.
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Counting Down the 7 Most Incredible Wildlife Experiences (9 minute read)
The world is full of incredible wildlife. From the densest forests of South America, to the driest deserts of Africa and the endless open oceans, our planet supports a rich diversity of life. Unfortunately, many of these habitats and species are threatened with extinction. One of the best ways...
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Best Winter Experiences Around the World
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 and, dare we...
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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 on a cruise...
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10 Interesting Facts About Antarctica (2 minute read)
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? We’ve collected ten of the most...
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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 attracts intrepid explorers,...
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The Wildlife of Antarctica (5 minute read)
Being the coldest place on Earth, the wildlife of Antarctica has to be made of robust stuff. Freezing seas and desolate white deserts are not easy places to survive. Protected by the Antarctica Treaty, a journey to the Antarctic peninsula and surrounding islands will include sightings of the extraordinary...
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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 how he didn’t...
