How bad is the Drake Passage? Don’t fear it. Embrace it.

Photo by Neill Drake

The Drake Passage is known to be “the most treacherous seas in the world”. There is no doubt when travelers are in the planning and research stages for their trip to Antarctica, their research undoubtedly turns up the fact that to get from Argentina to the Antarctic Peninsula, you have to spend two days sailing […]

From Buenos Aires to Ushuaia: A Seamless Guide for Antarctic Bound Travelers

View from Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Your journey starts here! Buenos Aires – Argentina Congratulations on making the decision to take an expedition to Antarctica! If you’ve found this blog, it’s likely you’ve either booked your trip to Antarctica, or you are still in the research stages. Either way, you’ve come to the right place if you’re unsure about how to […]

Ushuaia Uncovered: A Bucket-List Guide for Pre-Antarctic Explorers

A waterfront view of Ushuaia, Argentina

A waterfront view of Ushuaia, Argentina Ushuaia, Argentina – the world’s southernmost city – serves as the gateway to Antarctica. Just about every Antarctic-bound traveler has to pass through this city at least briefly to continue on their journey to the White Continent. While our gaze is certainly fixed southward when we arrive to Ushuaia, […]

Citizen Science Program

Citizen Science Programs are just that. Scient programs engage the everyday citizen in a way that allows them to contribute to the ongoing science in Antarctica. Participation doesn’t always come from monetary donations. By submitting your photos of whale flukes to Happy Whale or helping Penguin Watch count penguins from satellite photos…you’re assisting science. HappyWhale.com […]

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