Antarctica & Arctic
Salty Asterix of the Antarctic Seas | Olaf’s Corner
It was a dark and stormy night in the northern Antarctic Ocean… We were two days out of Port Stanley in the Falklands and the freezing wind ripped through the mast rigging.
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Antarctica & Arctic
Immerse Yourself in Antarctica
Walk the shoreline amid a giant colony of penguins. Weave in and out of magnificent icebergs on a Zodiac excursion. Kayak along a cliffside rookery to look at blue-eyed shags. Capture amazing photographs of whales, seals and flocks of seabirds. These immersive nature experiences can be yours on your journey to Antarctica: The White Continent.
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Travel Tales
Pushed Around on South Georgia Island | Olaf’s Corner
The persistent nudge was annoying. A very large body was trying to push me off the camping mattress. Snugly wrapped in my sleeping bag, I drowsily realized that the firm pressure was not from a tent mate—I was in a single tent—but from something much bigger.
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Travel Tales
(South) Georgia On My Mind
When expectations are high, I find it rare for a destination to so completely and entirely surpass anything I could have anticipated. Without a doubt, this was the case with my first visit to South Georgia island in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Biologically, it is part of the Antarctic ecosystem.
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Nature & Wildlife
Meet 5 Fascinating Antarctic Penguins
There are some fantastic Antarctica discounts being offered on last-minute 2014 bookings, and we’re celebrating by featuring our favorite Antarctica articles all month on Good Nature! This week, learn all about Antarctic penguins, a special highlight of any Antarctica cruise!
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Travel Tips
5 Reasons to Visit Antarctica Early in the Summer Expedition Season
Did you see our post about the fabulous Antarctica discounts being offered on 2014 bookings? In case you some extra inspiration to take advantage of these offers, we’re celebrating Antarctica all month by posting some of our favorite Antarctica articles. So sit back, relax, and read all about the White Continent!
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Videos
Video: Earth in Time-Lapse
Described as “An around-the-world journey celebrating our sacred Earth; six-years in the making … seven continents … 24 countries,” Terra Sacra—the six-minute film that you are about to see, below—is an unforgettable, time-lapse journey to our planet’s ancient monuments and most remote landscapes.
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News & More
Save on Antarctica: Last-Minute 2014 Specials!
Looking for a last-minute adventure this year? Escape to Antarctica, where you can find yourself among the very few to step foot on the southern continent. Surrounded by stunning, raw mountains and abundant wildlife, an Antarctica cruise is sure to be the trip of a lifetime!
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Conservation
Save the Krill: Why These Tiny Creatures are Crucial to Antarctica's Wildlife
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 wonderfully calm afternoon where the penguins were putting on one last show.
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Travel Tales
Inside Antarctica: A Trip Like No Other – The Falklands and South Georgia Island
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 on board is one of uncontainable excitement, and rightfully so.
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Travel Tales
Inside Antarctica – Glacial Glissading
It is always a unique experience having Christmas on Antarctica. Some people travel to Antarctica to escape the Christmas bustle, some are traveling with family to celebrate Christmas in a special way, and some are traveling to experience their first white Christmas.
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Travel Tips
Georgia On My Mind
Northern Georgia, where the Appalachian Trail terminates, is adventure country for hikers, mountain bikers and waterfall-watchers. But if you’re looking for a wilder Georgia adventure, check out two more Georgias you may never even have heard of!