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The Eight Albatrosses of Antarctica and the Sub-Antarctic
Whether you’re bound for Antarctica, the sub-Antarctic, or some combination of both, this entry will give you all the important albatross in
The Return to Franz Josef Land
Franz Josef Land used to be a classic part of our northern program until 2012, when we stopped visiting the area due to various difficulties
Trips for All Birders: Interview with Martin Berg
Martin Berg is a marine biologist and expedition leader, and his love of birds runs deep. This year he will join us on some of our most bird
The Music of Antarctica: Interview with Cellist Jörg Berning
We interviewed German cellist Jörg Berning about performing Ralph Vaughan Williams's Sinfonia Antarctica with the Bergen Philharmonic Orches
Northeast Greenland National Park
Northeast Greenland National Park is the world’s largest national park and the ninth largest protected area on Earth. It should come as litt
True South: A New Flag for a Global Antarctica
When Evan Townsend signed up to spend the winter of 2018 working at an Antarctic research station, he had no reason to expect he would end t
Greenland: East vs. West
East and West Greenland are very different in terms of climate, wildlife, habitation, and geology. This means visiting them yields different
Contribute to science with your leopard seal pictures
Leopard seals are often described as looking reptilian, since their eyes are on either side of their large heads.
Tristan da Cunha’s New No-Take Marine Protection Zone
The islands of Tristan da Cunha are located over 2,700 km (1,600 miles) from South Africa and 3,700 km (2,300 miles) from South America. The
The Arctic Theater: Interview with Hans Beelen
When it comes to Arctic marine history, Hans Beelen has done his research. He has published books on the East India Company of the Netherlan
Matthew Henson: First to the Top of the World?
Though for years American Navy engineer Robert Peary claimed the credit for being first to the North Pole, studies assert that it was actual
Travel Ban Tales: How Polar Addicts Stay Busy During a Pandemic
Our guides, crews, and captains are patient people. They’re used to rolling with the punches, adapting to extraordinary conditions, and shif
The Mesdag Phenomenon: Interview with a Polar Camp Guide
Polar expedition guides come in many form. Some are temporary seasonal workers who enjoy the freedom of the job in their youth but eventuall
A Plancius Family Visit
It was with great pride, then, that we recently welcomed descendants of Petrus Plancius to visit our headquarters in Vlissingen, Netherlands
Third Time’s a Charm: The Last Voyage of Willem Barentsz
A Dutch cartographer and navigator, Barentsz lived from about 1550 to 1597 in the region that eventually became the Netherlands.
What to Pack for Your Expedition Cruise to the Arctic or Antarctica
It’s easy to get confused about what to pack for a polar cruise. Some gear is provided by the expedition company and some is not, and it’s n
Rebuilding the Historic Vessel of Willem Barentsz
During lockdown, many of our expedition guides are making use of the extra time by preparing new lectures for the Arctic and Antarctic trave
Polar Travel Tips from Field Operations Manager Adam Turner
Adam Turner has many years of experience as an expedition leader. Here are his words of wisdom on what to do and not do during your Arctic o
Polar Travel Tips from Expedition Leader Ali Liddle
Ali Liddle - one of our expedition leaders - adds her own pearls of polar wisdom to our growing blogs of expedition travel tips.
Polar Travel Tips from Our Office Staff
While our guides and expedition leaders certainly have the most in-field experience when it comes to polar travel, many of our office staff
Eight Antarctic Misconceptions
Some are funny, some unfortunate, some are so far from the truth it’s hard to see how anyone believed them.