Luxury Antarctica: How the Coldest Place on Earth Became One of the World's Hottest Vacation Spots
54 years, 11 months ago

Luxury Antarctica: How the Coldest Place on Earth Became One of the World's Hottest Vacation Spots

CNN  

The article describes how Antarctica has become one of the world's hottest vacation spots due to the surge in tourism numbers. The recent summer season saw a significant increase in visitors, with passengers enjoying a luxurious experience on the ice sheet. The article highlights the environmental concerns surrounding the tourism boom, including the melting snow and carbon dioxide emissions caused by cruise ship activities. However, it also emphasizes the positive impact of tourism on the local economy and wildlife.

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Antarctica: the job of a lifetime
1 month ago

Antarctica: the job of a lifetime

ABC  

Rachel Mealey: Australians searching for a sense of adventure are being invited for a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on the coldest place on earth. He's one of the newest recruits for the Australian Antarctic Division, and with the organisation launching a recruitment drive, he's urging anyone looking for an unforgettable experience to apply now. Kathleen O'Connor: Lachlan …

Bucket-list trip or ‘doom tourism’? How climate crisis-induced phenomena became the latest travel trend
1 year, 4 months ago

Bucket-list trip or ‘doom tourism’? How climate crisis-induced phenomena became the latest travel trend

The Independent  

Once upon a time, volcanic eruptions caused people to flee for their lives and get as far away as possible. Defined as travelling to places that are environmentally threatened in order to witness them before it’s “too late” and they’re gone, doom tourism stretches over the globe, from Antarctica to the melting glaciers in Patagonia, from the Great Barrier Reef …

Antarctica cruise: The last frontier for a big at-last luxury adventure
2 years, 7 months ago

Antarctica cruise: The last frontier for a big at-last luxury adventure

CNN  

King George Island, Antarctica CNN — Travelers to Antarctica always remember the first place they planted their feet on the frozen continent. “This is one way to open that door, especially down here in Antarctica where the Antarctic Treaty preserved it as a place for peace and science 62 years ago.” We idled in the Zodiac near a colony with …

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