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Find out how to get to Antarctica with our ultimate guide. Discover the most adventurous routes and how long it takes to get there...
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While listening on a local radioyesterday, there was a talk on how much does it cost for a trip of a lifetime toAntarctica.The answer was RM 150,000! I will not mention which travel agency or the radio station, RM 150,000 is a lot of money. ...
A: How often do you drink bottled water? B: Hardly ever. I usually drink tap water. How about you? A: All the time. B: But bottled water is expensive. A: Yeah, but it tastes better. Our Hidden Water Use. We use a lot of water to make many different foods and drinks. For exa...
Planning A Trip: Our Entire Process Shared Step 1: Choose A Destination First things first,where do you want to go?This can be both easy and hard, so remember that there is no right answer. The perfect trip looks different to everyone. This decision alone will set the tone for how you...
“Your climbing expedition team on Antarctica is waiting for you. The boat was supposed to leave 15 minutes ago. We need you on the 4th floor at the stern right now.” “On my way!”, I stated and hung up. Like a fireman prepping for duty, I put my three layers of pants and a...
3) South Georgia & Antarctica The longest and most expensive format is the expedition to Antarctica combined with a visit to South Georgia. South Georgia is the kingdom of king penguins – there are about one million of them living there. Trips here last about 22 days and are twice as exp...
When I went to Antarctica and the South Georgia Islands, we had to take zodiacs to the beaches where we’d photograph the penguins. The water was often choppy sending salt sprays into the air. Nothing is worse for a camera that salt water as it will corrode the inner workings. Hence the...