Two days ago I said goodbye to my last Antarctica expedition group.  We had a blizzard-like morning inside the caldera of an active volcano followed by a w...

It usually starts with a small plume of water out in the open ocean, typically quite an underwhelming sight. You can only see something more significant wi...

As I sit and write this, our Antarctica cruise ship is slowly rolling past Cape Horn.  Sailors around the world revere this cape. Thankfully today, the oce...

A question I like to ask people when we are heading southward to the last great wilderness is “why are you here”?  Of all the answers, the most common reas...

One of my favorite things about Antarctica cruises is always the zodiac excursions.  I’ve done hundreds of these zodiac trips now, and the wildlife encount...

This week I’m taking you on a special detour to the Falkland Islands and South Georgia Island.  As a voyage to these magnificent islands begins, the vibe o...

It is always a unique experience having Christmas on Antarctica.  Some people travel to Antarctica to escape the Christmas bustle, some are traveling with ...

My Antarctica guiding season begins with a classic Antarctica trip across the surging seas of the Drake Passage, followed by exquisite landscapes, absurdly...

Antarctica.  Nowhere on earth is more synonymous with exploration, extremes, and untouched wilderness. The majestic glaciers and abundance of wildlife are ...