The Polar Latitudes staff is REALLY missing Antarctica right about now and we’re also feeling a bit bored of our liquor cabinets, to be honest. Since May 13th is World Cocktail Day, we thought why not get creative, connect with our inner bartender, and find some...
Solo Travel in Antarctica
Travel isn’t something usually done alone, but when it is, it is oftentimes the most rewarding experience. Polar travel is no different, in fact, polar travel is perfectly suited for solo travel. Here are a few reasons why we think traveling to Antarctica on your own...
Misunderstanding Antarctica: Myths of the 7th Continent
There are many myths that swirl around about Antarctica. It is, after all, one of the most seldom visited places on earth. Due in part to its particularly hard-to-reach location at the ends of the earth, the expense and effort it takes to get there, its reputation for...
7 Things to Know About Antarctica
Antarctica, the great white continent. It’s an intriguing and mysterious land of ice and snow. It’s a fabled place where explorers lost their lives attempting to claim it, where animals thrive in the hundreds of thousands despite the devastatingly cold temperatures,...
You’re Going to Antarctica! Now What? (Part 3)
Woohoo, you’re almost there, that much closer to leaving on your dream Antarctic cruise! Just a few more things to address before your big journey to the world’s furthest reaches. So, let’s talk dialects and ‘dinero’. Where you’re headed there are other languages...
What Is It Like To Travel to Antarctica?
Antarctica's beauty is unparalleledWhat is it like to travel to Antarctica on an expedition cruise? Well, first off the opportunity to see some of the most remote places on earth is like no other. The Antarctic Peninsula in its pristine state draws visitors far and...