What to wear on your Antarctica adventure

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Haich

Clothing in Antarctica

So your all set for your Antarctica cruise adventure, but then you have that dreaded thought “what am I going to wear?” Fear not, here is all the info you need. Continue reading →

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Antarctic Cruises, what you need to know

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Haich
Antarctic cruises pack-ice and iceberg

Loose pack ice in Antarctica seas

Antarctic Cruises are a fantastic way to see the unspoiled splendour of Antarctica. There are many tour operators that conduct Antarctic cruises . So when planning an Antarctica cruise it is important to shop around and to be aware of exactly what you are getting. Continue reading →

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The Sub Antarctic Rockhopper Penguin

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Haich
Sub Antarctic Rockhopper Penguin standing on rocks at Macquarie Island

'Punk' Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes filholi)

Rockhopper penguins would have to be one of my favourite penguins. With their bright red eyes, punk hair-do, and feisty nature, they are a cut above the rest. From a distance they can be mistaken for a Royal Penguin as the beak and golden crest are very similar, however up close Rockhopper penguins are unmistakable with their black punk crest, bright red eyes and they are overall smaller than the Royal Penguin. Continue reading →

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Want to tour Sub Antarctica?

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Haich

Sub Antarctica Gentoo Penguin and Elephant Seal
Sub-Antarctica The wildlife and scenery are awesome, it is a photographers paradise and a nature lovers haven! So pack your bags and don’t forget your camera – come and see the unspoiled
wilderness. Continue reading →

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Want to Travel to Antarctica?

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Haich

Antarctica – a Must to Travel To

Antarctica – there is just no other place like it in the world. If you are even just thinking about a trip to the most amazing place on the planet you should follow it through because you wont regret it. Continue reading →

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Postcards from Antarctica

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Haich
Postcards and Stamps from Antarctic Post Offices

Envelope and Stamps from Antarctica.

Philately in Antarctica

Most Antarctic stations / bases have an official Post Office in order for the inhabitants and visitors to be able to post letters buy stamps and postcards etc. Although nowadays email would probably be the most popular method of staying in touch with the rest of the world, a letter or postcard from Antarctica has a special significance about it. Continue reading →

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Tourism in Antarctica and Sub-Antarctica

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Haich
Antarctica tourism iceberg sight seeing cruises

Iceberg Cruising in Antarctica is awesome!

Tourism in Antarctica is certainly a growing industry, however it can be understood, where else could you go in the world that is so virtually untouched? Continue reading →

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10 Secrets to Happiness – Sub-Antarctica style

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Haich

Probably one of the most asked questions in the world!, what is the secret to happiness? Well here are the ten secrets to happiness, follow these ten simple rules and you can’t go wrong! Continue reading →

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The vast emptiness of Antarctica

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Haich

The vast emptiness of Antarctica, It is amazing everything in Antarctica is dwarfed by the sheer size of nothingness. Distance is so hard to gauge because of the lack of object to reference and on a clear day the visibility is so great because of lack of impurities in the air. I always wondered how a place can be so awesome when the colors that dominate it are mainly only white, grey and blue. Continue reading →

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Antarctic Glacier – Blue Ice

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Haich

Just to the south of Browning Peninsula is Eyres Bay, and in Eyres Bay sits the tongue of the Vanderford Glacier. Almost 12 Km wide and jutting out from the coast some 6 – 8 Km. The Vanderford Glacier even though small in comparison to other nearby Glaciers such as the Totten, Mertz and Ninnis, is still an impressive sight with it’s 40 metre sheer ice walls and it’s heavily crevassed surface. Continue reading →

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