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5 reasons Why Reindeer in the Arctic are the coolest animals!

Besides their legendary sled-towing capability – even through the sky – and their need to only work...

The Beachmasters of South Georgia

Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina), affectionately known as “blubber slugs”, are phocids (ea...

The Falkland Islands - Fun Facts, Myth & Reality

Surf’s up! Hard to believe, but that's the reaction from a thankfully small (and ill-informed) group...

Arctic Seals: Meet the Iconic Species of the North

Stretching over 14.5 million square kilometers (5.5. million square miles), the Arctic region covers...

Why travel with Poseidon Expeditions

Seven compelling reasons why Poseidon Expeditions should be your top choice for a polar adventure:...

Mysteries of the Polar Circles

Special significance is often attached to the crossing of the so-called Polar Circles. What are ...

Extreme Points in the Arctic

A polar cruise is a great way to achieve your geographical goals. Here are some of the northernmost...

Brush-Tailed Penguins

Penguins are the animals most famously associated with Antarctica. They are also one of the most...

10 Things You (Probably) Never Knew About the Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands, a hidden gem of an archipelago in the Northern Atlantic Ocean, hold a wealth ...

Popular Research Stations in Antarctica

Life at an Antarctic research station can be challenging. In addition to contending with the harsh...

Top Reasons to Visit Svalbard

Svalbard, the perfect representation of the pristine polar environment in most people’s imagination...

What Exactly is a Zodiac?

Anyone who joins a polar expedition cruise will become quite familiar with Zodiacs*. Read on to ...

Polar Bear vs. Walrus

Planning an Arctic cruise to see walruses and polar bears? Read on to find our who really rules ...

Top 10 Scientific Discoveries in Antarctica

Here are still a lot of things we don't know about Antarctica. The last discovered and least explored...

8 Fascinating Facts About Famous Antarctic Explorers

Antarctica is a fascinating, mysterious place. Discovered less than 200 years ago by Charles Wilkes,...

Who or What Governs Antarctica? And How Does This Affect Tourism?

Most travelers to Antarctica know that the Seventh Continent is not a sovereign territory belonging...

“Into the Ice”

Hey, it’s a catchy title for anything ranging from a happy hour cocktail to a sprained ankle that...

Putting a priority on the “Wilderness Etiquette” in Antarctica

Passengers returning from their Antarctica cruise are sometimes surprised by the pleasant lack of...


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