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Glistening, groaning icebergs. Playful Adélie, gentoo, and emperor penguins. Sunbathing Weddell seals and spouting sperm whales. Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest continent on earth, and for many travelers, the final frontier. Since the “Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration” at the end of the 19th century, people have longed to follow in Shackleton’s footsteps and…
Sustainable Travel in Antarctica The Antarctic is one of the last undisturbed places on the planet. Human beings have only been traversing this isolated landscape for a mere 200 years since it was discovered in 1820. Unlike many other locations where our presence has had a negative impact, Antarctica still remains virtually unspoiled. The History…
Discovering the Awe of Antarctica with iBestTravel Editor-at-large Sebastian Modak returned from Antarctica as a changed person – and it turns out science can explain why. Something funny happened whenever I spotted a whale in Antarctica. It was as involuntary as breathing and occurred regardless of species. As I caught the glistening outline of an…
Job Opportunities in Antarctica with iBestTravel Almost everyone wants to see Antarctica, but not everyone can afford the price tag. Some lucky travelers visit this dream destination on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise, focusing on photography and wildlife viewing. However, there are others who converge on this icy expanse for long-term job opportunities, which can range from…