Archive for the ‘Antarctica’ Category
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Last week, an e-mail friend sent me the most awesome picture of the icebergs of the Antarctic. These massive chunks of ice looked as if they had been created during a chef-gone-mad reality show.
If you can imagine the most perfectly created wedding cake — all white and stunning — but ...
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Monday, February 8th, 2010
TEEN sailor Jessica Watson has navigated a safe passage through a graveyard of wrecks and lost sailors to conquer the Everest of sailing: Cape Horn.
The Sunshine Coast 16-year-old plotted her way overnight through some of the most treacherous waters in the world off the tip of South America on day ...
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Monday, December 7th, 2009
This remote wilderness is like nowhere else on Earth, which makes a voyage there all the more rewarding, says Simon Calder
To the bitter end of the world. Why?
To discover a part of the planet reduced to its raw elements. "The Antarctic is to the rest of the world as ...
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Monday, November 9th, 2009
What does it mean to travel to the ends of the earth? Is it a matter of distance, difficulty, or something more? Who will be one's fellow travelers? What is there to discover? I only knew I was headed for terra incognita.
No one contemplates a trip to Antarctica lightly. It ...
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Monday, November 9th, 2009
With the departure last week of icebreaker “Kapitan Khlebnikov” (*), Ushuaia marked the beginning of the Antarctica cruise season. Located in the extreme south of Argentina Ushuaia has become the gateway for Antarctic cruises virtually monopolizing 92% of the traffic.
“Of the 46 cruise vessels which operate in summer months from ...
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Luxury Antarctica
Abercrombie & Kent has chartered what it is claiming to be the most environmentally friendly ship for the 2010-11 Antarctic season.
Le Boreal will only be launched in May and in contrast to many ice-breakers that sail to the Antarctic it is luxury all the way, with an outdoor heated ...
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
Cruises to Antarctica have recently become commonplace trips for more adventurous travelers. Titan Travel from the UK is currently offering a new twist to typical Antarctic excursions. In November 2009, as part of its “National Geographic Journeys by Sea” trips, Titan is offering a unique opportunity to experience Antarctica with ...
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Monday, June 1st, 2009
I am asked two questions on a regular basis. The first is where can I find the best cruise deals. That is a moving target and should be left to your travel agent.
The second question is one I can answer -- what's your favourite cruise? For me, nothing beats South ...
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Sunday, May 24th, 2009
Argentina is a diverse country, both naturally and culturally. Its geography ranges from northern deserts to humid jungles and culture, art and
architectural influences from around the world. Soccer is the national obsession but trekking, watersports and skiing also play an important role. Buenos Aires is the ninth largest city in ...
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
All you need to know about the world's most remarkable places in 60 seconds. This week: the Iguazú waterfalls in Argentina.
Where are they?
On the north-east tip of Argentina, on the border with Brazil.
Why are they special?
They're among the world's most spectacular waterfalls.
Did you know?
The name comes from two ...
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