Choosing an Antarctica cruise is less about finding one universally “best” company and more about matching the ship and itinerary to the way you want to travel. A first-time Peninsula…
If you want a close-knit expedition group, the 10-day Classic Antarctica voyage aboard MV Ushuaia is our best-value small-ship pick for 2026–27. It carries around 90 passengers, so the whole…
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The arctic fox (vulpes lagopus) is a small fox found in the northern hemisphere. They live in cold climates and are well adapted to frigid environments. It's a well-known fact…
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Antarctica has no government and no native population, so you might think that it's easy to visit. However, that's not necessarily true. So, can you simply rock up to visit…
The arctic fox (vulpes lagopus) is a mammal that lives in the harsh climate of the arctic tundra. The animal has evolved to be able to survive in these extreme…
We always hear about the problems with the ice melting in Antarctica, but why exactly is this a problem? What would happen if all the ice melted? We answer these…
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The impacts of climate change and global warming on the world are now widely known although action tends to be slow. One of the regions most affected is Antarctica with…
Given their confines to the arctic, most of us have only read facts about polar bears and seen them in photos, so it can be hard to judge their size…
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If you're wondering how to visit Antarctica in 2025 or 2026, one of the first things you'll be thinking about is where to stay. Luckily, there are a few different…
Erect-crested penguins (Eudyptes sclateri) are a fascinating type of penguin found on sub-Antarctic islands near New Zealand. They are recognizable from their unique erect brush-like crest feathers. Not a lot…