Antarctica

Antarctica remains one of the most unique destinations on earth, and expeditions are available to the average person seeking an exceptional experience.

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I visited Antarctica in early 2017 for 32 days onboard the M/V Ortelius to the Ross Sea and Antarctica as an independent press & media representative with Oceanwide Expeditions. All opinions are my own. The Antarctica Travel Guide Updated November 2022, The Antarctica Travel Guide was originally written in June 2017 Everything about Antarctica will have you constantly picking your jaw up off the floor, whether it be the darling penguins, the massive seals, whales, or the gem in the crown…

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Colder, drier, and windier than anywhere else on the planet, Antarctica barely feels like it’s part of Earth at all. Get to know this otherworldly landscape with some of these fun facts!

Traveling to Antarctica is a unique experience in the world. The landscapes allow natural pairings that include icebergs, mountains, penguins , whales, and seals. The most iconic animals in Antarctica are penguins. This species lives in colonies that are scattered throughout the great frozen surface.

Visiting Antarctica isn't just about penguins and landscapes! Here are 7 things to do in Antarctica (on the continent...not just on the ship!) that surprisingly don’t involve wildlife.

“🔥 Penguins on a "Blue Iceberg" caused by thousands of years of compression 🔥”

gyclli: “ antarctic peninsula / Nick Menzies ”