Ushuaia, Argentina, is a true paradise for hiking! This small port town, on the southernmost point of South America, is perhaps most famous for being the main departure point for Antarctic cruises. However, it’s also a world-class destination for the outdoors, so here are the best hikes in Ushuaia t
Read MoreElephant seals in Antarctica are a fantastic sight to behold on any trip to Antarctica and one of the region’s most unique and recognisable species. An Antarctic cruise is an icy safari, with many different species of animals to observe, but this adorable creature is one of our favourites to see. He
Read MorePenguins are one of Antarctica’s most famous animals. And it’s not hard to see why. These adorable flightless seabirds can make even the coldest of hearts melt. There are 18 species of penguins waddling across Antarctica and the Sub-Antarctic Islands to New Zealand, Australia, South America, Af
Read MoreThe Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) is one of nature’s most incredible scenes. Lighting up the southern skies in dramatic formations, the Aurora Australis dances across the southern hemisphere’s auroral oval. Until recently, witnessing the Southern Lights up close has largely been inaccessible to
Read MoreAntarctica From The UKThinking of travelling to Antarctica from the UK? There are 3 different ways to get to Antarctica from the UK, find out what each travel option entails. But no matter how you get there, you’ll love the adventure of exploring this epic destination! 1.Cruise to Antarctica fr
Read MoreWhen it comes to territorial claims on the great white continent, who owns Antarctica? Here’s everything you need to know about ownership and territorial claims.Native inhabitants of Antarctica. Photo credit: Shutterstock.Antarctic historyStanding at the South Pole in December 1911 Roald Amundsen cl
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