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The Cape Verde Capital of Praia

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A visit to vibrant Praia is to enter a melting pot of culture and history, set amidst thriving wildlife.

The Gullet

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The History of Svalbard (Spitsbergen)

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Whether you call it Svalbard or Spitsbergen, the Arctic archipelago north of Norway has been a major attraction for whalers, hunters, miners, and explorers for centuries.

The Inuit

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The indigenous peoples of Greenland and other parts of the Arctic, the Inuit descend from the mysterious Thule culture.

The Shackleton walk

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Relive an epic tale of survival against the odds and retrace Shackleton's weary footsteps.

Thick-billed Murre

Wildlife

Thule culture

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Today known as Qaanaaq, this isolated settlement was first inhabited around 2000 BCE.

Timmiarmiut Island

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A seldom-seen island that forms part of our southeast Greenland voyages, Timmiarmiut is a wildly beautiful area where the history is as compelling as the surroundings.

Total Solar Eclipse

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Tristan da Cunha Culture

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With a unique communal approach to farming and society, this remote community is a far-flung bastion of Britishness.

Tromsø

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Trygghamna

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Visit the remains of a long-gone whaling industry and explore this sheltered bay on foot.

Upernavik

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With a fascinating history linked to Norse settlers, Upernavik marks the northernmost extent of Viking exploration.

Ushuaia

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Uunartoq

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The main draw for visiting Uunartoq is the hot springs. The island also offers superb opportunities for hiking and exploring the Arctic environment.

Vernadsky Research Base

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Video Workshops

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Indulge your inner film director in one of the most cinematic environments on the planet.

Viking Trails

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Uncover Greenland's Viking past and follow in the foosteps of Norse settlers on a trip to Greenland.

Visit the Tristan Rockhoppers

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Encounter endangered northern rockhopper penguins in the Tristan da Cunha island chain.

Visited places on St. Helena

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Once the exiled home of Napoleon Bonaparte, the island of St. Helena boasts pretty architecture and an intriguing history.

Volunteer Point

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Walk on Fair Isle

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The southernmost Shetland island, this small rugged island boasts Neolithic history and abundant rare bird life.

Walk on the Ross Sea pack ice

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Follow in the foosteps of polar expeditions of the past and step foot onto the thick pack ice of the Ross Sea.

Walking on the pack ice in the Weddell Sea

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Go further than most and step foot on the infamous pack ice of the Weddell Sea - home of the emperor penguin.

Wandering Albatross

Wildlife

Weather station on Jan Mayen

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The remote weather station on Jan Mayen is manned year-round and with permission, may be visited by tourists.

Weddell Sea Landscapes

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The spectacular Weddell Sea is a world dominated by ice and unique weather and meteorological phenomena.

Weddell Sea and its history

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The spectacular Weddell Sea is a world dominated by ice and unique weather and meteorological phenomena The scene of much Antarctic exploration, the Weddell Sea has claimed the lives and ships of many intrepid polar explorers.

Weddell Seal

Wildlife

West Point Island

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Whale safari

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Whale spotting around Spitsbergen

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Keep one eye on the water as you explore this part of the Arctic. Many species of whale can be seen at different times.

Whalers Bay

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See the remains of a once thriving whaling industry in this sheltered corner of Deception Island.

Whales and seals of the Weddell Sea

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Many whales and seals can be spotted in the open water and among the packed sea ice of the Weddell Sea.

White-Beaked Dolphin

Wildlife