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Best Places to Visit in the Arctic Circle
The truly best places to visit in the Arctic Circle include Greenland, Arctic Norway, Canadian High Arctic and Russia’s remote archipelagos, among others.
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How to Travel to Svalbard
Travelers who want to know how to travel to Svalbard in the Norwegian Arctic will have the best adventure by traveling with experienced expedition guides.
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Where to see Puffins in the Faroe Islands
The coastal cliffs are where to see puffins in the Faroe Islands, especially on the island of Mykines where tens of thousands of puffins return every year.
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How to see the Northern Lights
Joining a multiple-night Arctic voyage led by the most experienced expedition guides trained in polar expedition travel is how to see the Northern Lights.
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How to see Polar Bears in Svalbard
Wildlife enthusiasts who want to know how to see polar bears in Svalbard should consider an expert-led Arctic expedition with experienced guides onboard.
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How to see Penguins in Antarctica
Booking a polar expedition with penguin experts onboard the vessel and an expedition team experienced in polar travel is how to see penguins in Antarctica.
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Best Time to Visit Iceland for Whale Watching
The best time to visit Iceland for whale watching is from May to September, you can book a polar expedition that also includes whale watching in Greenland.
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The Best Place to See Polar Bears and Northern Lights
The best place to see polar bears and Northern Lights would be in areas close to the Arctic Circle, such as Greenland, the Canadian Arctic and Spitsbergen.
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Why you should visit the Arctic in May
The warmer temperatures in May mean there are lots of Arctic wildlife to be seen in the Arctic.
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Escape the Crowds in the Arctic: Remote Spitsbergen
An Arctic voyage is the ideal way to escape the crowds. Arctic destinations such as Spitsbergen offer a break from hordes of tourists, a place where few travelers venture forth.
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Five Books About Women in Antarctica
Inspirational reading for polar travelers
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Antarctic curiosity: How do penguins get their names
Penguins get their names in a variety of ways. Learn how Macaroni, Adélie, Chinstrap, Emperor and Magellanic penguins earned their names.
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Modern-day polar adventurers draw inspiration from generations of Antarctic explorers
Generations of polar adventurers have relied on the expertise and achievements of earlier explorers. Likewise, Quark Expeditions today draws on three decades of polar exploration to guide them.
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Chasing Shackleton: Chasing Polar Dreams
In 2013, explorer Tim Jarvis and crew recreated Shackleton’s 1916 journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia. A modern day epic!
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Top Reasons You’ll Love Traveling on Ocean Adventurer
Find out what makes this ship so special that even the Expedition Team insist it’s their favourite polar ship.
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Top 5 Reasons to Fly Across the Drake Passage on your Antarctic Expedition
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The Dream of Exploration
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North Pole Dreaming: Journey to the Top of the World
Standing at the North Pole is a dream only a handful of travelers fulfill. Quark Expeditions has been bringing world-travelers to the North Pole for nearly 30 years – longer than anybody else.
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Marine Superstitions, Time-Honoured Ship-Building Rituals and the Magic of the Steel-Cutting Ceremony
Learn about marine superstitions that have stood the test of time, fascinating ship-building rituals and secrets of the steel-cutting ritual.
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Top 4 Reasons Antarctic Expeditions Make the Best Holiday Voyages
Have you started your holiday list yet? Studies show that most of us are a bit jaded with the commercialized nature of the holiday season. Perhaps it’s time to think outside the proverbial gift...
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