Explorer Journal
What’s the Best Time to Visit Emperor Penguins in Antarctica?
When is the best time to see and photograph Emperor Penguins in Antarctica? Join a small group expert-led Islands & Ice Travel Emperor Penguins tour.
Antarctica Travel Guide
An in-depth Antarctic travel guide written by an experienced guide and expedition leader to help people choose the best Antarctic travel option.
A Postcard From SCAR2026 in Oslo, Norway
David Sinclair writes from the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research Open Science Conference held in Oslo, Norway in August 2026
Exploration Science in Antarctica for Moon and Mars Missions
An expedition to advance off-world exploration science for Moon and Mars missions. Extreme weather and isolation afford opportunities to simulate extraterrestrial hazards in Antarctica
A Brief History of Antarctica from Mythology to Modern Day Science
A brief history of Antarctica: from first sightings through to the heroic age, establishment of the Antarctic Treaty and modern day scientific discoveries.
Flying to the South Pole from Cape Town, South Africa
Flying to the Geographic South Pole and an Emperor Penguin colony from Cape Town South Africa is a bucket list item for any explorer, aviation enthusiast, polar historian and nature lover