Arctic

Reading Time: 6 minutes So you wanna go on a polar expedition? First thing you need to know is that it will change your life.

Reading Time: 5 minutes While Iceland attracts over two million tourists a year, Greenland only sees about 33,000, making it one of the planet’s least visited places.

Reading Time: 6 minutes The scouts spotted a polar bear, so plans changed. And not for the first time today.

Reading Time: 5 minutes Pounding heart in my throat, I raced up the stairs two at a time with my camera clutched to my chest, and burst onto the deck to find every soul onboard (even the chefs) braced against the railing. At first I thought it was a joke. There was nothing. But those with high-grade telescopic lenses could see the bear, and he was moving.

Reading Time: 4 minutes For all its natural beauty, the Arctic and Antarctica present a unique challenge to photographers shooting in extreme temperatures and inclement weather.

Reading Time: 4 minutes While we often associate polar adventures with rugged explorers, frostbite and questionable food, the truth is that an Arctic expedition doesn’t mean roughing it.

Reading Time: 5 minutes As one of the last untouched stretches of wilderness, the Arctic is an exciting (and challenging) setting for a polar expedition. You’ve got incredible wildlife and mountain vistas, but also biting winds, snow and icy conditions. So, what are you going to wear??

Reading Time: 6 minutes In all my travels I’d never made it to the north of my own country, and, well, my 17-day trip wasn’t long enough.

Reading Time: 6 minutes There are many similarities between the Arctic and Antarctica, but there are plenty of differences too. So, let’s find out which polar region is right for you!