24 Hours in Ushuaia

You’re about to embark on the adventure of the lifetime, but you have some time to kill before you get on the ship to Antarctica.

Freestyle gives “1% for the Planet.” What does that mean?

Antarctica is the world’s last great wilderness. The white continent’s unique geography and fauna are novel for even the most experienced traveler, which is why

A Day in the Life of an Expedition Leader

Your Expedition Leader will wake you up in the morning, coordinate navigation details with the bridge and meal times with the hotel manager, plan shore

Antarctic Seasons

Summer has come to a close in the Southern hemisphere and autumn is beginning to color Southern Patagonia with its reds, oranges, and yellows.Meanwhile, in the

Committing To An Antarctica Adventure Is No Joke

Is Antarctica worth it? 5 questions probably on your mind Guest blog written by Meghan Advent Committing to an Antarctic adventure is no joke. No

Beagle Channel Boat Tour

There are lots of excursions in Ushuaia to choose from, and I’m going to write the next few blog posts about activities here at the

What’s it like to travel to Antarctica by cruise ship versus sailboat?

We sat down with Laura Smith, the co-owner with husband Federico, of Quixote Expeditions and sailboat “The Ocean Tramp.” We got a firsthand look at

How do I pack for Antarctica?

What should i PACK? This is a question we frequently receive from travelers. After all, you are going to the coldest, highest, driest, windiest place

Modern Antarctic Explorers

Now, more than 100 years after the first person reached the South Pole, modern day explorers continue to push the limits of human resilience and

People on Antarctica? Learn about some Antarctic bases!

In addition to penguins and seals, Antarctica is home to research stations and bases belonging to 29 countries. Some of the bases are open year-round,

Krill: the Building Blocks of Antarctica

The Southern Ocean is vitally important in the entire Antarctic food web, and at the base of this web are two tiny players: phytoplankton and

Camping in Antarctica

Camping in Antarctica? Who would want to do that? Camping in Antarctica? Wow, that sounds incredible! We get varied reactions to the option of camping

Early Summer on the Antarctic Peninsula: What to Expect

The first ships are already arriving here in Ushuaia and passengers from all over the world are setting sail for the White Continent. So the

Ernest Shackleton: Epic Antarctic Explorer

If you are thinking about Antarctica as your next destination, you will find that the options are varied, and there are different kinds of trips

Mammals in Antarctica: Seals

“Do polar bears live in Antarctica?” No. This is one of the most common misconceptions about Antarctica, and a frequently asked question we get from

Wildlife in Antarctica, Part 1: Penguins

Antarctica is home to a specialized group of sea-dependent animals who are able to adapt to extreme dryness, low temperatures, and high exposure. Antarctica’s inhabitants