Antarctic Peninsula In January of this year, I was able to go on a trip of a lifetime to Antarctica. I relive the experience literally every single day, it was the highlight of my life so far and I don’t see how anything will live up to it. I don’t wanna add too many details to the post to make it overwhelming to read, but I will answer any and all questions with e…

The Incredible Saga Of The Lost Antarctic Volkswagen Beetles Normally, when planning an expedition to Antarctica, you might look for a beefy vehicle for wandering the great wasteland of snow and ice. Something like the building-size Antarctic Snow Cruiser, or the tough Soviet-made Kharkovchanka. You’d probably over look, say, a 1960s Volkswagen Beetle. Read more…

A Look at How Much Less Antarctic Sea Ice There Is This Year It’s winter in Antarctica, when sea ice cover typically grows. But this year’s sea ice is way behind, reaching record lows with implications for the planet.