Seals and whales first attracted humans to Antarctica. But that didn’t go so well for them–they were hunted nearly to extinction.
These days, penguins are a major draw. And it’s no wonder–for comical antics and all-around cuteness, penguins are hard to beat. On land they’re clumsy and slow. In the water, it’s a different story as they fly gracefully and speedily through the water.
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Guidebooks for Antarctica
If you're looking for a guidebook to make the most of your visit, these are some of the most popular ones currently for Antarctica. Some are available in both paper and e-book formats.
- Carey, Peter (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- Averbuck, Alexis (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- Soper, Tony (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- Kessel, Jo (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
Travel Insurance For Your Trip to Antarctica
I never travel without travel insurance, and I've run into several situations where I've had to make claims. I consider it essential.
But shopping for travel insurance can be a pain and confusing. Thankfully, there are some travel insurance comparison sites that show you a wide range of plans, make it easy to compare coverage, and can save you money at the same time. And the coverage can be much better tailored to your specific needs than the checkbox offering at travel booking sites or through your credit card.
These are some good places to shop for travel insurance for your next trip to Antarctica :
Hopefully, you won't need it, but if something goes wrong, you'll sure be glad you have it!