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  • Antarctica Packing tips and tricks

    Antarctica Packing tips and tricks

    This ain’t no normal trip, so there’s going to be some details here describing the what and the why to help tailor this list to your specific needs. As mentioned, the temps weren’t too crazy, 30-35F during the day. People over-hype the cold factor, but if you’re from a colder climate (northeast US here), wear what you normally would in the winter. Okay let’s jump in. Check what your expedition will provide. Here’s some examples: Okay now that we know what’s provided on your trip, let’s talk through what you’ll need to bring with you. Clothes and gear Other stuff:…

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  • Antarctica: Tour Choices

    Antarctica: Tour Choices

    Choosing an Antarctica tour is stressful all by itself – The cost is high, this is usually a once-in-a-lifetime experience you don’t want to get wrong, there’s endless options, and there’s not much info out there except for tour operator sites. Now, I’m not an Antarctica travel expert by any means, keep doing that research and find what best fits your expectations! Types of tours Traditional Ocean Cruises: Expedition Cruises: “Fly the Drake” Tours Here’s some other factors to consider: Okay, so now that we’ve chosen our trip – Next up is PACKING, PACKING, PACKING, ugh what to bring, what…

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  • Antarctica! Penguins, Penguins and Penguins

    Antarctica! Penguins, Penguins and Penguins

    Antarctica! The land of no bears! Ahhhh, a trip of a lifetime, and rightly so. The vastness of the landscape, huge mountains jutting out of the sea, floating icebergs bigger than our ship, whales, seals, birds and of course PENGUINS, allll the penguins. The expedition experience was exhilarating, with my tour balancing education, zodiac exploration and onboard activities quite nicely (highly recommend). This was another trip I endlessly obsessed over which tour to pick, what to pack and trying to prepare for every single potential scenario I would be in – because of the unknown. I didn’t know anyone who…

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