Antarctica: an expedition beyond the end of the world

Antarctica: an expedition beyond the end of the world

In which I expedition to Antarctica! Open for one of the coolest trips ever.

Before this trip, I had never spent more than a few hours on any sort of boat. To be honest, I have a bit of a environmental opposition to cruise ships, but there is truly no other way to see Antarctica as a tourist. After comparing several trips, I chose this one to cross off the seventh continent primarily because of the Southern Lights. Funnily enough, the expedition leader immediately discarded upon embarkation because the real schedule maker or breaker was mother nature herself. the first of many revelations of this trip! . Days at sea As much as I...
Three days at the end of the world in Ushuaia

Three days at the end of the world in Ushuaia

In which I venture to the end of the world, aka Ushuaia. Open for details on a quick pit stop en route to Antarctica.

En route to Antarctica and in an abundance of caution, I spent three days in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Since these days were meant as the buffer before the boat, my main concerns were not missing the boat or my flight. Any fun was icing on the cake. The Patagonia region is gorgeous with brand-inducing hikes, but I knew my limits (and fears) so I kept my itinerary simple. . Neighborhood and lodging The Main Street of Ushuaia lives up to its name. City-dwellers may find it underwhelming, but it has loads of restaurants, stores with hiking gear, travel...