If you’re looking for a list of things to do in Antarctica or on an Antarctic Cruise? Well, look no further.  You may already know that I fulfilled a lifelong dream of mine by traveling to Antarctica. The trip was just as epic, thrilling, and stunningly beautiful as I had hoped it would be. Thinking of booking a cruise to Antarctica? Whether you’ve taken the plunge and booked already or are wondering if it’s worth…

Looking for amazing photos of Antarctica? Well, I’ve got you covered.  Antarctica is a travel bucket list destination for many.  The great white continent, land of ice, home to the South Pole, and the 7th and last continent for most adventurers.  I visited Antarctica on a cruise with Quark Expeditions.  It was such a fantastic journey that ironically I – a travel journalist and woman of many words – have struggled to find the right…

Antarctica is utterly breathtaking, relatively untouched, and filled with opportunities for adventure. While there are many amazing ways of experiencing all this beautiful place has to offer, there is just something about floating through the Southern Ocean and having it (mostly) to yourself that feels otherworldly. As incredible an experience as it is, this is not a trip you should embark on without preparation. If kayaking in Antarctica is on your radar, keep reading to…

For travel enthusiasts around the world, Antarctica is a bucket list destination. If you ask many of those travel enthusiasts what exactly they plan to do in Antarctica, experiencing the Polar Plunge will likely be near the top of their list. At least, this was the case for me when I visited the White Continent a couple of years ago. You may be asking yourself why on earth would you want to jump into Antarctic…

I recently returned from an awe-inspiring and life-altering trip to Antarctica.  The hardest part about preparing for the journey (other than saying goodbye to my kids for 12 days) was trying to figure out what to pack.  Packing for a once in a lifetime adventure can be a bit daunting.  Since I had to prepare to travel to one of the most remote locations in the world, it was imperative that I pack everything that…

 So, you’re thinking of crossing the Drake Passage, huh? Well, you have certainly come to the right place! First things first, what is the Drake Passage? It’s the body of water that stretches between the southernmost tip of South America and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. In short, it is the quickest way to get to Antarctica by water…and it is known for boasting some of the roughest sailing waters in the world. So,…