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1. Travel Tip:
Antarctica: Whales near King George Island
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King George Island is one of the most occupied places in Antarctica, hosting several scientific bases of many nations. I was supposed to visit the Brazilian base there, but the sea was quite rough... Tags for this Travel Tip: whales census helicopter antarctica |
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Antarctica Peninsula - the ice tropics
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The Antarctica Peninsula is known by many as the “tropical Antarctica”. This is because during summer time the temperatures go above zero Celsius quite often. Life is more abundant in this area... Tags for this Travel Tip: islands antarctica peninsula |
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3. Travel Tip:
Awesome Antarctica
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I never actually knew what real silence sounded like until I visited Antarctica. Sitting in a tent overlooking the semi-frozen sea, the water placid and the air, there wasn’t a single sound. I... Tags for this Travel Tip: antarctica glaciers mountains silence frozensea |
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Antarctica - Neumayer base
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After building an igloo staying outside is not an option for many hours, so you better go inside the base. This is called Neumayer, after the German polar explorer of last century, and stays 5... Tags for this Travel Tip: antarctica base sciencefiction |
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5. Travel Tip:
Antarctica Igloo art exhibition
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Antarctica inspires painters, composers, writers, ballet choreographers – you name it. It is not just about science or tourists - even if in reduced numbers. It is also about the artistic... Tags for this Travel Tip: blue light art antarctica wine |
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6. Travel Tip:
Summer in Antarctica
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Among the most fascinating things about Antarctica are the long nights and long days. My expedition happened during the months of January and February and my furthest point south was 72 degrees, so... Tags for this Travel Tip: antarctica long days cold igloo |
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Antarctica Peninsula surreal icebergs
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When reaching the Antarctica Peninsula, it was like having Magritte and Dali-like “by-request” carved icebergs just in front of you. The landscape and light are most inspiring,... Tags for this Travel Tip: antarctica icebergs surreal |
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8. Travel Tip:
Antarctic Exploration For Beginners
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You don't have to go too far south to learn about Antarctica. And you don't have to pay much, either. It fact, you don't have to pay anything at all. The Canterbury Museum in the centre of... Tags for this Travel Tip: antarctica museum |
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9. Travel Tip:
The Antarctic Centre
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New Zealand has long been linked to Antarctic exploration. In 1901, Robert Falcon Scott docked at Lyttelton Harbour, on his way to the icy continent aboard the Discovery. Shackleton followed 6... Tags for this Travel Tip: antarctica |
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