Tag Archives: Antarctica Vacation

This man yearns for cold climates after working for the Atigun pass found at the highest area of the Pipeline of Trans Alaska. So this gentleman, a retired civil engineer, shivered with delight upon hearing about the plan that the local university’s alumni association was brewing up, specifically about an Antarctic expedition. I thought that it was such a spectacular thought. Both real and armchair explorers aim to go to mesmerizing Antarctica despite being the coldest and least hospitable frontier in the world. Continue reading →

Before making my move, I walked down the gangway of the cruise ship with caution and waited for a break in the swelling waves. I sat into a small rubber boat after just one stride. In a matter of a few short minutes, our small team of travelers got to bounce through blue shimmering ice chunks and even a seal taking its nap. I head to the northern part of the Antarctic Peninsula after putting my legs over the zodiac once my boat stopped along a rocky beach. Continue reading →

Eighteen days had passed in the icy land of Antarctica, arriving at the airport according to the schedule have seemed to be the finest warm homecoming. After nearly three weeks journeying the bottom of the world, four members of the expedition to Antarctica was home for a hero’s welcome. This could be a wonderful event that marked the history of us all. Continue reading →

Two maritime charts draped across the navigation table. These waters haven’t been surveyed, according to the charts. Using depth soundings, our captain charts a safe and steady course. Though he travels the Antarctic frequently, the captain hasn’t ever sailed this channel. Continue reading →

There is one woman who said that she is not the biggest fan of cold weather but still she went on to participate in two trips to Antarctica even if she did not seem to be the best person to go on such a vacation. And she would go back again, if given the chance. Actually, the lady was aware that it was the coldest place on earth. Actually, what made her decide on this matter is her goal of being one of the few people who ever tried this out. Continue reading →

Hoping to obtain uranium in the Antarctic are two scientists. The nature of this project is much controversy associated with the effects it has on the cooperation among nations. When Antarctica became a continent that was set aside in 1961, it was for international scientific research. Such resources that are protected by frigid weather and a sinister cover of snow can be detrimental to the strain added to the model of international cooperation especially when there is the goal of increasing interest. Continue reading →