Antarctica Travel Guide & South Georgia Travel Guide 

Adventurous polar travel enthusiasts can kayak between icebergs in the Arctic & Antarctic. But this is also possible in Iceland.

Find out why penguins don't freeze, how they stay warm, why they can drink salt water and why they swim so well.

Find out how many species of penguins there are in Antarctica, what makes them so special and where you can see these unique animals.

The ice-loving Adelie penguins are the highlight of a landing at the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula at Brown Bluff.

Huge colonies: king penguins, elephant seals, Antarctic fur seals. The sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia is a wildlife haven first class.

Unique travel destinations for your Antarctic expedition, authentic reports, beautiful animal photos and tips for planning your trip.

Elephant Island is one of the South Shetland Islands and is politically part of Antarctica. It offers glaciers, penguins and seaman's tales.

The volcanic island of Deception Island is politically part of Antarctica and is an active volcano. Its water-filled caldera serves as a natural harbor.

Grytviken is an abandoned settlement and whaling station on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. A small museum welcomes visitors.