Expedition Tales

Extreme Greenland: 7 Ways the Big Island Changed Me

Spectacular soaring cliffs, deep fjords, and icebergs carved by nature into frozen works of art are just a few of the elements that make Greenland as diverse as it is remote. An arctic expedition...

4 Things That Made Our Epic Antarctic Fly/Cruise Completely Stress-Free

Avid traveler Kim Eighmy struggled to find an Antarctic expedition to fit her schedule & budget. See how she made her Fly-Cruise expedition happen and which 4 things made it the trip of a lifetime.

Antarctic Dreaming: Planning & Packing for an Epic 50th Birthday Journey

Wondering what it’s like to spend the holidays cruising Antarctica? May Lee shares the story of how she planned to celebrate her 50th birthday with an Antarctic expedition over the holiday season.

3 Memories of a Lifetime from my Antarctic Expedition

In this post, Rebecca Gilbert recounts her experience in Antarctica. She talks about life as a vegan passenger on one of our voyages to the 7th Continent and offers tips for fellow vegan travelers.

My Seventh Continent Expedition: Tales from Antarctica

Pam Perkins AKA Biker Chick Gone Crazy tells us about her experience in the Antarctic while visiting South Georgia, cruising in zodiacs for landings and visiting King penguin rockeries.

How’s the Food? A Popular Critic Weighs in on Antarctic Expedition Fare

Food blogger Derek Timm recounts his Antarctic experience and tells you all about the food aboard the ship, the menu and what can you expect on a voyage to the Polar Regions.

Kayak Adventures in Antarctica from an Experienced Kayaker’s Perspective

On the Front Lines of Arctic Climate Change: Maureen Raymo at the North Pole Summit

Arctic Cruises: Close Encounters in the Kingdom of the Ice Bear

What's it really like to spend your vacation days cruising icy bays by Zodiac or hiking vast Arctic tundra in search of wildlife? Dale Templar shares a first-hand account from Spitsbergen, Svalbard.

Drum Dancing at the Top of the World: David Serkoak’s Upcoming North Pole Journey

Imagine the cultural thrill of witnessing an authentic Inuit drum circle, onboard a Russian nuclear icebreaker, bound for the North Pole. This July, during The North Pole Summit, Inuit Elder and...

Explore Arctic Climate Conservation Issues with Frances Ulmer of the Nature Conservancy

To say it’s an interesting time for climate change scientists and policymakers may be the understatement of the decade. The Badlands National Park Service account on Twitter went rogue shortly...

Penguins on Ice: How a Hobbyist Captured an Award Winning Photograph

You could say it was a shot fifteen years in the making, yet when Katrina Zinger captured her ‘Penguins on Ice’ shot, she had no idea how exceptional it was. Early in 2016, when...

A Polar Travel Adviser Shares Her Best Antarctica Fly/Cruise Travel Tips

by Caren Rapp Twenty-three years ago, I took my first Antarctic adventure, and I’ve been helping others discover the seventh continent ever since. And recently, I had the opportunity to experience...

Nansen's Fram Expedition: Bold North Pole Exploration in the 1890s

Recounting historical expeditions gives us a chance to experience some of the fascinating adventure, excitement and challenges of polar...

River of White – Across the Northwest Passage

This is no trip to the zoo--Arctic expedition passengers cruise in Zodiacs, in search of whales in their natural Arctic habitat. Wait until you see what they found.

Four Iconic and Incredibly Memorable Antarctic Moments

In Part 1 of our interview with travelers John and Karen Morrison, they talked about making the decision to embark on an Antarctic adventure, and their preparations for the trip.