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Port Pastimes: 7 Fun Things to Do in Longyearbyen
Waiting in port to begin an Arctic cruise can be a little like waiting for water to boil or coffee to brew or Game of Thrones to come back:
Top 10 Antarctic Attractions
Even if you put its exotically beautiful wildlife aside, Antarctica is undeniably mythic in both scale and scenery: The largest glaciers and
The South Georgia Seven: Hikes, Fjords, Whales, & Penguins
Few places encapsulate such a staggeringly rich assortment of sub-Antarctic scenery, animals, and outing opportunities as South Georgia.
Antarctica and My Old Friend, Ortelius: Passenger Story by Ann Lane
I was on the recent Antarctic trip on Ortelius, 16 Feb - 7 March. This has been my third expedition with Oceanwide, and I continue to be ver
Scenes from St. Andrews Bay: 12 Pics of Penguins, Seals, and More
It’s highly likely that, if you’re ever lucky enough to visit the visually stunning sub-Antarctic island chain of South Georgia, one of your
Polar Gear of Yesteryear: Expedition Clothing 100 Years Ago
When you look at pictures of polar expedition clothing from a century past, the experience is not unlike seeing images of World War military
Trek into the Timeless: Interview with Polar Ski Guide Phil Wickens
If you ever find yourself lost in snowy, ice-clutched, thoroughly inhospitable country like in the latest wilderness survival movie, don’t p
The Ultimate Traveler’s Guide to the Arctic and Antarctica
Sunrises or sunsets, coffee or tea, Wonder Woman or Superman. The world contains a virtually limitless supply of things to compare, contrast
Oceanwide Expeditions covers the polar corner at ITB Berlin
Last week Oceanwide staff attended ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show, meeting old friends and new in a weeklong spree of tou
Ada Blackjack: Forgotten Queen of Arctic Expeditions
The incredible real-life story of the overlooked Iñupiat woman who became the only survivor of a fateful Arctic expedition.”
Antarctic Explorer’s Voyage
There’s off the beaten track, and there’s really off the beaten track. And then there’s the Antarctic Explorer’s Voyage, a far-ranging pola
Cruise to Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula 3rd – 22nd December 2018
The first day was spent sailing towards the Falkland Islands, and on the second morning I woke to a bright day and was up on deck to see us
A Brief History of Arctic & Antarctic Cruises
These days you can book a few tickets, take a few flights, and embark on an expedition cruise to areas that just over a century ago represen
Tristan da Cunha Collection: 18 Pics from Earth's Most Remote Islands
The best pictures aren't always in the first place you look. In fact, sometimes they're about as far away as you can get. And it's hard to i
Arctic Ales, Polar Pilsners: Interview with the Svalbard Brewery
Something just seems right about the existence of the Svalbard Brewery. After all, there certainly should be a brewery on the far-flung Arc
11 South Orkney Animals: Whales, Seabirds, and Penguins Aplenty
The South Orkney Islands are frequently forgotten as an Antarctic travel option. But they shouldn’t be: Forming part of the Scotia Sea Isla
Polar Amore: 14 Wildlife Pics to Warm up Your Valentine’s Day
Contrary to common belief, Valentine's Day is not just for couples. At least not in the polar regions. With that in mind, we've compiled 14
The Ins, Outs, and Ups of Polar Mountaineering & Ski Mountaineering
To shed some light on these ultimate outings, here’s a rough guide to polar mountaineering and ski mountaineering, telling you what the acti
Selling Spectacular: Interview with Maria del Pilar Fernández
We regularly interview our expedition guides and crew, gushing about all the fantastic locations these lucky souls get to call their office.
Earth vs. Mars: Polar Regions Compared
It’s common knowledge that Mars, like Earth, has its own polar regions – lovingly referred to as the Martian ice caps. But is that all there
Expedition in the Norwegian Arctic
Three big sails were set, the wind was blowing hard, and with frozen tears in my eyes, I could do nothing else but smile. Smile and think to
Path of Polar Heroes: Hiking Shackleton’s Historic Route
Our voyages touch on much of the same ground the giants of polar history explored, endured, and (to a lesser degree) enjoyed during their hi