Turns out, the ‘end of the world’ is a great place to visit

This far-flung chilly city will warm your heart with crab feasts, colourful murals and some of the best baked goods around.

• by Katrina Lobley

Ten of the world’s greatest adventure holidays to add to your bucket-list

Hands up if you’re a part-time explorer? From a polar plunge to an end-of-the-world expedition in pure comfort, we’ve got you covered.

• by Traveller team

Short on time? This Australian ship can do Antarctica at express speed

I’m doing what is surely the shortest journey you can have while cruising this remote corner of the world. But there’s still time to be overwhelmed.

• by Ben Groundwater

How the ultra-rich cruise: On board the world’s most-travelled superyacht

Last year the Hanse Explorer clocked up a staggering 65,555 kilometres, many of which were racked up during charters for the rich and famous.

• by Rachel Ingram

Five of the world’s most thrilling places to see wildlife

One of the thrills of a visit to the world’s wild places is seeing how the (non-human) locals live.

• by Sue Williams

Luxury small-ship cruises

Looking for a quieter, boutique-hotel atmosphere rather than kids’ clubs and water slides? These ships deliver – and they can access lesser-known destinations.

This cruise ship can go where other ships cannot

As Antarctica becomes crowded with ships, the Le Commandant Charcot can push through pack ice and into regions of seas typically only reached by military or scientific vessels.

• by Jamie Lafferty

The one destination no traveller can ever be fully prepared for

There’s an astonishing prep list before you can even set foot on the White Continent. But, in this harsh environment, even the most prepared can expect the unexpected.

• by Katrina Lobley

New ice age: 10 unbelievable Antarctica experiences

From polar camping to exploring in a luxury sub, there’s no time like the present to super-size your visit to the White Continent.

• by Katrina Lobley

What it’s like to dine at the captain’s table on a ship

It’s often reserved for loyal customers and those in expensive suites. But I was really only interested in one thing: how dangerous is polar cruising. Really?

• by Lee Tulloch