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Polar bear balances on the ice in the Arctic

Wildlife Guide to Polar Regions

Which polar region is home to penguins? Or how about those elusive narwhals? Before your travels, it will be helpful to learn more about the different species that inhabit the polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctica. You may be surprised to learn the differences!
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Happy in Antarctica

Snow Hill Safari
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Quaint fishing village in Norway

Designing Your Greenland Adventure: Flexibility is Key

Greenland is a land of raw, natural beauty that offers unique adventures unlike anywhere else in the world. As Greenland is not your typical vacation spot, careful planning is essential if you are considering a visit. The Arctic's unpredictable nature requires travelers to be ready to adapt to changes, keep an open mind, and adjust plans as …
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Sunset Kayak Adventure | Isla Espiritu Santo

A Quick Escape to Baja

A week in the sun exploring the Arroyos and Islands of Baja Sur, Mexico! We set off for some sunshine, independent exploration in Todos Santos, and a phenomenal guided adventure with Todos Santo Eco Adventures to the incredible Isla Espiritu Santo!
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Ocean Nova among the ice

Deep South: Small-Ship Antarctica Expedition

On my very first solo trip, I boarded the Ocean Nova for an expedition cruise to Antarctica. With no set plans, we chased the best weather around the Weddell Sea, South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula to find spectacular icebergs, incredible wildlife, and an experience to remember!
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On the Floe Edge – Seven Hours North of Baffin Island

Last June, travel journalist Liz Fleming joined the Arctic Kingdom team for the polar bear and narwhal safari north of Pond Inlet in Sirmilik National Park. Her blog posts give a day-by-day look at life on the ice, 80 kilometers from anywhere.
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Catching Arctic Fever

Liz Fleming catches Arctic fever on trip up north! Read about her exploration of a remote land covered in ice and wonder.
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Adventure of a Lifetime

Matthew Long's description of Antarctica in the "Adventure of a Lifetime: Voyage to the Great Unknown in Antarctica".
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Galapagos Tortoise, El Chato Reserve

Kevin's Galapagos Trip

Two weeks in Ecuador, including an 8-day cruise on the San Jose in the Galapagos, 3 nights of land-based explorations on the islands of Santa Cruz and San Cristobal, and several days exploring the Highlands around Quito, Cotopaxi and Otavalo. Fulfilling my lovely partner's lifetime dream of seeing Darwin's inspiration!
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Breaching Orca Whale

Whale Watching Season Upon Us

Each year various whale species make their migration from the cold waters near Alaska to warmer conditions. Right now, we are amid fantastic whale watching opportunities in different locations along the Pacific, including Hawaii and Baja Mexico
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Looking for wildlife in the Arctic

Wildlife Viewing Tips for Your Adventure Tours!

Having a great guide during your travels is always key, but here are a few other helpful tips to practice when on your wildlife adventure.
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Mendenhall Glacier

Alaska Cruise on the Baranof Dream

I took my granddaughter to Alaska for her 8th grade graduation, we had an amazing time on our Alaska Cruise. We enjoyed delicious food, wonderful activities, and incredibly views. We I encourage any and everyone to take this Alaska cruise. Awesome!!!
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Exploring the islands

Our Hawaii Cruise Adventure

Though I've traveled to nearly 50 countries, I was not in a hurry to visit Hawaii. I always pictured it to be a mass tourist destination full of tacky souvenir shops and overcrowded beaches. I knew my husband would enjoy the ease of staying in the US for a change so I decided to take a chance on this small ship cruise on the Safari Explorer. It …
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The Far South: Antarctica

Follow my Dad and I as we venture 120 degrees of latitude south to the frozen continent!
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Seals in Antarctica with zodiac in background

The Polar Experience

The Polar regions are true adventure destinations that are still being discovered by even the most well-seasoned travelers. Planning a trip to the Arctic or Antarctica can be intimidating to people who have a lot of travel experience, let alone those who do not. As experts in Polar travel, let us make it easy to determine the best trip for you!
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A couple kayaking through the pristine waters of Alaska

Our Alaska Small Ship Adventure

We spent over a week in Alaska going from Sitka to Juneau. Lots of kayaking, icebergs, bears, and so many whales! An incredible group of people aboard ship. They call this a small ship cruise, but it was so much more of an adventure than cruise!
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Sunset

Knowles Antarctica Trip

Trip of a life time. What a fantastic trip. Day 1 Santiago to Punta Arenas Had a 10:10 flight to Punta Arenas, the taxi driver was very happy with the non traffic. We got to the gate and noticed people lining up and thought that it was way too early but we got in line anyways. Turned out to be a flight to northern Chile so the gate keeper …
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King penguins examine a camera

Ocean Diamond Antarctica Trip

Photos from Antarctica expedition aboard the Ocean Diamond: awesome wildlife, amazing vistas, diverse weather.
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Ushuaia

Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica Trip

Albatross. Penguins. Seals. Whales. Giant waves. Glaciers. Spectacular land- and seascapes. All this and more on a 17 day voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina, to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island and the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Antarctica 2012 the Fuller Family

A Fuller Antarctica Adventure

My daughters, Katy and Becca, and I visited the 7th continent for Christmas break on our Antarctica trip.
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Trip to Antarctica

Antarctica Trip

Trip below the Antarctic circle on board the Ioffe with kayak option.
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Penguins everywhere

Antarctic Expedition

Fantastic voyage aboard the MV Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula. Great crew, great food. 12 landings and perfect weather for the trip of a lifetime (so far).
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Fin del mundo; end of the world

Antarctic Adventure

Our trip to Antarctica aboard the Quark Ship Ocean Diamond.
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Hotel Jose Nogueira, Punta Arenas

Antarctica XXI Fly/Cruise on Ocean Nova

We flew across the Drake Passage from Rio Gallegos, Argentina to King George Island on an Argentine Air Force C-130 and cruised on the Ocean Nova for 4 days before flying back to Punta Arenas, Chile.The weather could not be any better! With temperatures in the mid-40s, we often dropped our jackets on the rocks near the beach and hiked up to see …
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