Icebergs would have to rate as one of the most coveted highlights for all those who travel to Antarctica. With their gargantuan size and variety of fantastical shapes, not to mention array of iridescent colours, icebergs are as captivating as they are intimidating. That’s why there are so many fasci
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Antarctica is rightly a destination on many people’s bucket list. Antarctica’s mountainous landscapes, glimmering glaciers and imposing icebergs are truly breath taking. But Antarctica is also surrounded on all sides by sub-Antarctic islands. Most of them are mere specks in the Southern Ocean – not
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UsThe cost of a cruise to Antarctica is arguably the primary concern for potential adventurers. There are many ways to travel to Antarctica, which we will outline later, but expedition cruises departing from South America are the cheapest option for Australian travellers. Antarctica may not be the c
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Explore the superb highlights of enigmatic King George Island and discover why it’s so much more than just a springboard for Antarctic adventures.Part of the sub-Antarctic archipelago known as the South Shetland Islands, enigmatic King George is the first port of call for many visitors to Antarctica
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The clowns of the marine mammal world, seals are a comical bunch of incredibly interesting creatures. For some, like yours truly, they may seem like a ‘spirit animal’. They spend most of their days lazing about, sunbathing in some of our planet’s most incredible places – they are mainly blubber (whi
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Planning a visit to Antarctica is an exhilarating process. However, although choosing the right insurance cover for your trip isn’t nearly as glamorous as choosing which cruise ship or flight option you’ll take, it is just as important. If not more so. Travel insurance for Antarctica is a requiremen
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