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The Eight Great Penguin Species of Antarctica
There are 17 penguin species on the planet, but the eight most iconic reside in Antarctica, its nearby islands, and the sub-Antarctic archipelagos...
Greenland's History: When Vikings Ruled the Ice Age
Greenland’s history is filled with many fascinating tidbits that polar expedition participants enjoy learning about, but perhaps the most popular...
The Hardy and Amazing Flora of the Arctic Tundra
The surprising reality to those that travel there is that the white drifts and landscape of the Arctic are actually quite beautiful. The flora...
The A to Z Guide to Cruising the Antarctic
Like many of life’s most rewarding experiences, an exploration of the South Pole takes some preparation and knowledge. You’ll be sailing into...
How and When Did Greenland Become Covered in Ice?
Although it may be difficult to believe, there was a time when Greenland was primarily covered in the green within its name as opposed to ice.
World Penguin Day
World Penguin Day! April 25th - a day in celebration of the world’s most formal of our feathered friends. They hop, they skip, they jump, they...
All About Ice: Glaciers and Icebergs of the Arctic and Antarctica
Glaciers and icebergs represent two of the most important facets of Earth's ecosystem, accounting for 68.7% of the world's freshwater supply,...
Humpback whales at Wilhelmina Bay - Antarctic Peninsula
As we moved away from the ship, the Zodiacs scattered in several directions. I took my Zodiac into Brooklyn Channel, between the two islands....
What to Pack on Your Antarctic Cruise
The bag you use to pack all your items, should be appropriate for your travels ahead. Although many want to pack everything they own, this is...
No Patches, Pills, or Tablets: Seven Natural Seasickness Remedies
Just because you're embarking on polar sea travel doesn't mean you need to spend the whole voyage leaning over the rail. If you're anticipating...
How Polar Bears and Musk Oxen Survive in the Arctic
There are numerous animals throughout the Arctic Ocean that survive in a climate that many people find almost unbearable. Interestingly, many...
Under the Greenland Ice Sheet
Anyone who goes on an expedition to the right part of the globe can encounter huge amounts of ice, but Greenland has something very unique: ice...
A Day of Whale Watching in Antarctica
This morning we awoke early to enjoy the first light in Wilhelmina Bay, with the snow and cloud blanketing the surrounding mountains. As dawn...
A Day of Basecamp in Antarctica – Paradise Harbour
After another early morning picking up our camping group we arrived at the entrance to Lemaire Channel. Snow and some mist around the top of...
Life in the Polar Regions
Polar bears in the Arctic, penguins in Antarctica. That's all there is to it, right? Well, actually, no. There's a lot more to it. Though there...
Come for the Adventure, Go Home as a Hero
Bit of a busybody, are you? Lying around isn’t quite your thing? Ours either. That’s why we’ve put together a particular Arctic cruise we think...
The Top of the Arctic Animal Food Chain – the Polar Bear
You did it! You made the call you’ve wanted to make for years and booked yourself an Arctic Adventure. You made your flight, you sailed the cold...
Camping in Antarctica: a True Expedition Experience
We tend to associate camping with warm summer nights, dinners cooked over an open fire, and quiet mountain lakes. But that’s not the only kind...
5 Must Read Books on Antarctic History
Antarctica is a long way from anywhere, and thank goodness, as you’ll need all the reading time you can get. Considering that this continent...
The Narwhal: So Much More than just a Wacky Viral Video
In 2009, a wacky animated video was uploaded to YouTube entitled “Narwhals”. This video was accompanied by a song that had been written about...
South Georgia in Spring
March, may be the best time of the year to be in South Georgia! The wildlife is plentiful and the light is just magical for photographs.
