Antarctica

Looking for Captain Cook: Penguins, Icebergs, and a World Famous Explorer

By Sharon Spence Lieb Drake Passage, off the coast of Argentina—”Ladies and gentlemen,” Captain Oliver announces, ” there will be no Welcome Party tonight. My apologies for the rough seas. We will reschedule when everyone feels better.” Our ship has left Ushuaia Argentina, nicknamed “End of the World” for good reason. We’d hoped to celebrate […]

The White Desert, White Lion Package

Amy Owens Antarctica

Viewing the big five in Africa and in the same week trekking through the mountains in Antarctica don’t exactly seem to go hand in hand when planning a vacation. But push any doubts aside, because the Mantis Collection is offering a one-of-a-kind package combining the best of both these hot spots. From a wild game […]