Antarctica
The pitstop en route to Antarctica is just as impressive as the main act
Comprising 11 major islands, this icy archipelago is filled with spectacular landscapes, wildlife and ruins left by humans.
- Kerry van der Jagt
Ten days to build, still standing 118 years later: Inside a hero’s remote shack
This well-preserved time capsule is a remarkable window into the Heroic Age of polar exploration.
- Jenny Hewett
The 21 must-do highlights of Antarctica
With few man-made distractions, it’s all about the wildlife in this spectacular icy kingdom.
- David McGonigal
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I refuse to feel guilty about visiting this pristine destination
My cute penguin video had barely uploaded to Instagram before my phone hummed with indignant texts. “How could you go to Antarctica?” “That’s so irresponsible.”
- Justin Meneguzzi
Think of the destination that’s overwhelmed you most and multiply it 10
This is so much bigger and it’s better. And there’s no one here except us.
- Craig Tansley
Australian cruise company launches new ‘X-bow’ ship
The Douglas Mawson will sail to Antarctica as well as the Mediterranean and the British Isles.
- Julietta Jameson
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The ends of the Earth
The Arctic and Antarctic are otherworldly places of furious extremes, where unfamiliar rhythms and patterns will keep you in a perpetual state of wonder.
Ultra-luxe expedition cruising is about to get more eco-friendly
Scenic Ikon’s cutting-edge technology will ensure a quieter sailing experience and allow access to more remote destinations.
- Julietta Jameson
Expedition ship recreates its cabin from 1896 for passengers to try
All next year, one cabin aboard the HX Expeditions’ ship Fridtjof Nansen will be a recreation of a late 19th-century cabin.
- Julietta Jameson
Every voyage here is a lottery and my luck was once-in-a-lifetime
No two trips are ever alike, which is why I’ve become addicted to visiting the polar fringes of our planet.
- Justin Meneguzzi