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 …
Polar Regions
Here’s where you’ll find blog posts about anything to do with adventures in the polar regions – so the Arctic and Antarctica and neighbouring islands.
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 Antarctic Expedition Cruise: Which Should You Pick?
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 – …
Best Camera For Wildlife Photography: Gear, Lenses And More
If you’re just getting into wildlife photography, or you’ve booked your first wildlife photography trip, welcome to the start of a lifelong passion. I cannot …
Nature Vacations: 25 Amazing Places For An Outdoors Adventure
Nature vacations are becoming more and more popular – especially since the pandemic, when social distancing and long walks in the countryside became a thing. …
25 Spectacular Travel Photography Destinations (With Photos)
As someone who is passionate about travel and photography, there is literally nothing in this world that makes me happier than when I’m taking photos …
32 Awesome Animals In Antarctica (And Birds Too!)
[toc[ When you picture Antarctica, you probably imagine huge expanses of icy wilderness, buffeted by freezing winds. Or turbulent grey seas, studded with enormous icebergs. …
The 8 Types Of Penguins In Antarctica: A Photo Guide
Before I travelled to Antarctica I knew I would almost certainly see penguins, but I had no idea what types of penguins I would see. …
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 …