Antarctica
One of the most splendid sights in nature is also one of the stinkiest
You’ll never forget one of the world’s greatest wildlife encounters – but nobody tells you penguins have stinky feet, not happy feet.
- Brian Johnston
This new cruise-ship activity is surprisingly popular
Adventurous cruisers can now have the trip of a lifetime while helping scientists better understand and preserve fragile environments.
- Brian Johnston
Port guide: Townsville, Australia
Australia’s largest tropical city is overshadowed by Cairns when it comes to tourism, but you’ll find plenty of ways to spend an enjoyable day in port.
- Brian Johnston
Twenty highlights of Antarctica, the ultimate bucket-list destination
In this icy continent at the bottom of the globe life-defining experiences occur several times each day.
- David McGonigal
There’s only one way to get to the ultimate bucket-list destination
Unless you’re a research scientist, you’ll only ever be able to land in Antarctica off a small expedition cruise ship.
- Brian Johnston
- Holiday guide
- Ocean cruises
The ends of the Earth
The Arctic and Antarctic are otherworldly places of furious extremes, where unfamiliar rhythms and patterns will keep you in a perpetual state of wonder.
I broke one of the first rules of visiting the Antarctic
Polar snorkelling is a unique way to experience the White Continent. But something doesn’t feel right this morning.
- Jenny Hewett
Inside the (shabby) airport at the end of the world
This a magnificently located airport, but any sense of wide-open space and adventure is abandoned at the entrance.
- Brian Johnston
Antarctica and back in a day
An Australian company is offering sightseeing flights to the icy continent to give people a taste of icebergs, glaciers and giant mountains. Promotional video from Antarctica flights.
The window-view surprise that took my breath away
Sightseeing flights over the coldest, windiest and driest continent give you an insight into its huge mountains – and get you back in the same day.
- Liam Phelan
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