DISCOVERING ANTARCTICA!

Antarctica. The 7th continent. The land mass at the bottom of the globe is completely encased in ice. Its remote wilderness is featured in nature documentaries and in our science and history books. And for those reasons, it might seem somewhat abstract and hard to reach. Perhaps even impossible. But it’s not.

If you love travelling and looking for extraordinary travel places, then Antarctica is one of the best travel destinations/tourist places for you.

Here’s why you should travel to this mesmerizing place:-

> Another world - Gabrielle Walker, an environmental scientist who has visited Antarctica to study the effects of climate change, describes the continent as being almost alien:

“The first time I went there,” she said in a video about her travels, “it’s like walking on another planet. It’s just ice and rock - no trees, no plants, no anything else.”

> Wildlife - The wildlife in Antarctica - particularly the penguins - have no fear of humans at all. They’ve never had any predators on land, so they’re totally confident and completely curious.

In addition to the penguins, there are also many whales and seals that live in the southernmost part of the world. If you travel to these creatures’ feeding and breeding grounds, you can get a glimpse into their lives in the wild - something no zoo or aquarium can ever truly replicate.

> Icebergs - These floating structures come in all shapes and sizes, and no two are alike - you’ll be amazed at the sight of dozens of icebergs surrounding you on all sides.

> Polar Sunsets - The twilight of an Antarctic evening creates the most magical sunsets, with hues of blue, orange, pink, and purple spreading across the sky and reflected in the mirror calm waters, punctuated by the drifting ice. A truly unforgettable scene.

> The southern lights, commonly known as the Aurora Australis, is one of the world’s greatest wonders. Travellers come from across the globe to witness the spectacular natural light display in the high-altitude Antarctic region.

When to travel to Antarctica?

The best time to visit Antarctica is from late spring to early fall, which in the southern hemisphere is from October to March. The first voyages of the season reach Antarctica in late spring (end of October or early November) when the sea ice opens up just enough to allow ships into the pristine glacial landscapes. Voyages operate continually from late October, until the summer comes to an end, and the wonderfully powerful Antarctic autumn begins to arrive by the middle of March.

Read more: How to travel to Antarctica