Arctic Circle • 04/02/2026 Experience Ketchikan through live camera views: real-time insights from Alaska's vibrant port
Antarctica • 16/01/2026 Meaningful ways to participate in antarctic volunteer programs: opportunities for citizen scientists and explorers
Antarctica • 03/05/2026 Getting to Antarctica from the United States: Routes, the Fly-Sail Trade-Off, and What the Drake Passage Actually Costs You
Arctic Circle • 19/07/2026 Bomber Glacier in Alaska: history, hiking routes, and Arctic style adventures Plan a strenuous hike to Bomber Glacier Alaska: learn the TB-29 crash history, route options via Reed Lakes, key distances and elevation, seasonal safety tips, and how to visit this remote memorial in the Talkeetna Mountains. by Inge-Maja Kolstad
Antarctica • 20/07/2026 Atlas Ocean Voyages Doubles Its Antarctic Fly-Cruise Season: What Six New Departures Signal for Drake-Free Travelers Atlas Ocean Voyages adds six extra Antarctica fly-cruise departures for 2027–28, using charter flights between Punta Arenas and King George Island to maximise time on the ice while keeping ships under 200 guests.
Arctic Circle • 18/07/2026 Driving arctic valley road: a gateway from Anchorage to true Alaska backcountry Discover Arctic Valley Road near Anchorage, Alaska: a short mountain drive into a glacial valley with ski terrain, hiking trails, and Arctic-style conditions ideal for testing gear and planning wider polar travel. by Stéphane Brise-Glace
Arctic Circle • 17/07/2026 Using the city map of Ketchikan Alaska for refined Arctic gateway travel Learn how to use the official city map of Ketchikan, Alaska to plan efficient shore time, connect with Creek Street and totem poles, and prepare for wider Arctic routes and polar expeditions. by Soraya Siku
Arctic Circle • 16/07/2026 Ski mountaineering in Alaska’s great ranges: an elegant guide to the Arctic frontier Plan a ski mountaineering trip in Alaska with this guide to key regions, logistics from Anchorage, essential gear, safety, guides, environmental context and FAQs. by Jasper Iceborne
Arctic Circle • 15/07/2026 North pole at the fair: an Arctic style Christmas escape in Washington State Discover how North Pole at the Fair at the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup turns a Christmas village visit into practical preparation for real Arctic and Antarctic expeditions for families. by Djeneba Touré
Arctic Circle • 14/07/2026 An elegant guide to the most memorable things to see in Ketchikan, Alaska Plan a Ketchikan, Alaska stop within an Arctic and Inside Passage itinerary. Discover Creek Street, Misty Fjords, Tongass National Forest, totem poles, wildlife tours, and practical tips for polar-focused travelers. by Djeneba Touré
Arctic Circle • 13/07/2026 Planning a refined polar bear stay at Waldo Arms Hotel in Kaktovik, Alaska Plan a polar bear trip to Kaktovik, Alaska with a practical stay at Waldo Arms Hotel on Barter Island. Learn about flights from Fairbanks, bear viewing tours, village life, safety, and timing your Arctic National Wildlife Refuge adventure. by Naiara Etxekode
Arctic Circle • 12/07/2026 An elegant Alaska itinerary for 7 days of Arctic‑edge adventure Plan a 7 day Alaska itinerary from Anchorage that links Seward, Kenai Fjords, Talkeetna and Denali. Get day‑by‑day ideas, driving times, glacier tours and practical tips for Arctic‑minded travelers. by Stéphane Brise-Glace
Arctic Circle • 10/07/2026 A refined guide to Barbara Falls Alaska for polar minded travellers Discover Barbara Falls Alaska near Eagle River: an easy 1.3-mile waterfall hike close to Anchorage with year-round access, seasonal ice formations, wildlife safety tips, parking details and practical advice for Arctic and Antarctic travellers on tight itineraries. by Jasper Iceborne
Arctic Circle • 07/07/2026 Wilding Hotels Fairbanks: an elegant glass lodge for northern lights travel in Alaska In-depth review of Wilding Hotels Fairbanks, a four-room glass lodge in the hills above Fairbanks, Alaska. Learn about room layouts, rates, amenities, aurora viewing, logistics for Arctic expeditions, and what serious polar travelers should verify before booking. by Freya Nordquist
Antarctica • 02/07/2026 How firn air content in Antarctica shapes the ice you travel over Discover how firn air, ice slabs, and cutting-edge models like IMAU FDM shape Antarctic travel safety, with expert citations, key statistics, and practical tips for choosing responsible expedition operators. by Freya Nordquist
Peak Arctic, July 2026: The Svalbard, Greenland, and Iceland Departures That Define the Season Svalbard • 29/06/2026 Peak Arctic, July 2026: The Svalbard, Greenland, and Iceland Departures That Define the Season Plan July 2026 Arctic departures between Svalbard, Greenland, and Iceland. Compare Svalbard–Greenland cruises, eclipse-positioning voyages, small ships, new Svalbard rules, and IMO sustainability trends for couples and families.
Greenland • 24/06/2026 Teaching Children What Glaciers Sound Like Before the Sound Changes Discover how to plan a safe, family-friendly glacier calving experience in the Arctic or Antarctic, help children hear climate change in real time, and turn polar travel into a powerful, hands-on science lesson.
Antarctica • 22/06/2026 South Georgia Without the Peninsula Detour: Why a Dedicated Voyage Delivers More Than the Standard Route Discover why a dedicated South Georgia island expedition cruise offers deeper wildlife encounters, Shackleton history, and flexible itineraries than standard Antarctica Peninsula routes, with practical timing, logistics, and voyage length guidance.
Arctic Circle • 19/06/2026 Midnight Sun Zodiac: The Arctic Landings Where Darkness Never Arrives Discover how an Arctic midnight sun expedition cruise in June and July transforms time, with Svalbard, Greenland and Tromsø routes, solo travel tips, wildlife, gear and photography advice.
Arctic Circle • 17/06/2026 Jan Mayen: The Volcanic Arctic Island That Only a Handful of Ships Reach Each Year How to reach Jan Mayen on an Arctic expedition cruise, what Beerenberg, wildlife and station life are really like, and why this volcanic island defines true exploration.
Antarctica • 16/06/2026 Skip the Drake: How Fly-Cruise Rewrote the Antarctic Equation, and Whether the Trade-Off Is Worth It Weigh Antarctica fly-cruise vs Drake Passage ship pros and cons. Time, cost, weather risk and Magellan Discoverer’s hybrid comfort for discerning polar couples.
Antarctica • 25/05/2026 118,000 Visitors and Counting: What Antarctica's Record Tourism Means for Your Expedition Planning Antarctica tourism now exceeds 118,000 visitors a season, with most trips crowding the Antarctic Peninsula. Learn how ship size, routes, timing, and ethics shape smarter 2026 expedition planning.
Antarctica • 20/05/2026 Beneath the Ice Shelf: Hidden Channels Melting Antarctica Ten Times Faster Than Models Predicted Antarctic ice shelf melting channels are reshaping East Antarctica, accelerating basal melt and altering expedition routes. Learn what recent Nature Communications research means for polar travelers, ship safety and responsible Antarctic travel planning.
