The Best Camera Gear For Antarctic Photography
** Note: This post was first written in 2020, long before AI had a chance to ruin everything. I’ve just updated it in 2026. So …
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I Spent 22 Days On The Douglas Mawson Ship: My Full Review
In November 2025, Aurora Expeditions launched a brand-new expedition ship, the SY Douglas Mawson. And I was one of the first journalists on board. In …
Arctic vs Antarctica: A Photo Guide To Expedition Cruises
If you’re a lover of wide-open spaces, nature and wildlife like me, the frozen ends of our planet are probably the bucket list dream – …
8 Must-See Ancient Egyptian Temples (Ranked By Wow Factor)
Let me start with a confession: I’m not really into cruising. Being trapped on a huge floating hotel and shuffling round after tour groups isn’t …
Doing The Freezing Polar Plunge In Antarctica
Welcome to my post about how I refused to do the Polar Plunge in Antarctica for three full weeks but somehow ended up doing it …
Visit the Magical South Georgia Island: 22 FAQs
In my previous post I shared my experience of what it was like to visit South Georgia Island and some of the incredible things there …
Wildlife Wonders on an Epic South Georgia Cruise
I travelled to South Georgia as part of an expedition that also took in The Falkland Islands and Antarctica. In this post, I’ve tried to …
30 Antarctica Questions And Answers: What To Know Before You Go
If you’ve been dreaming of going to Antarctica, you probably have a LOT of questions. I know I did. What is it really like? How …
An Antarctica Clothing List: What to Pack
You’ve researched your Antarctica cruise, booked, planned, and now it’s almost here! You’re probably beyond excited, right? But now comes the next big question: what …
70+ Stunning South Georgia Photography Tips
The first time I heard of South Georgia was only about two years ago, but as soon as I discovered the existence of this magical …
60+ Awesome Antarctica Photography Tips
Antarctica is a photographer’s dream. The wildlife, the icebergs, the huge open landscapes, the pristine, untouched expanse of it all… it’s fair to say that …
The Fantastic Falkland Islands: 20 Frequently Asked Questions
In my previous post I shared my experience of what it was like to visit the Falkland Islands and some of the things there are …
A Falkland Islands Cruise: A Magical Wildlife Adventure
**This post was awarded Blog Post of the Year at the British Guild of Travel Writers’ Members Excellence Awards 2020** I travelled on a Falkland …
The Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica Expedition: Our Epic Itinerary
An Antarctica expedition is not like a normal holiday. Unlike taking a trip to Italy, you can’t exactly choose what to see and where to …
A South Georgia & Antarctica Holiday: The Trip Of A Lifetime
Welcome to the first of my posts about my recent South Georgia and Antarctica holiday. In this one, I hope I’ve captured some of the …