"Antarctica - the trip of a lifetime" Antarctica by tini58de

Antarctica Travel Guide: 1,203 reviews and 2,539 photos

I still can't believe I was really there.......

For more than 15 years I have been dreaming about visiting Antarctica -
and in 2003 my dream finally became true:

I went on a fabulous tour along the Chilean fjords, around Cape Hoorn and into Antarctica.

This trip really was THE trip of a lifetime for me and I still can't believe, I was really there.... Looking at the pictures and building this page might help me to realize, that it was not only a film, but reality!

It was truly breathtaking to see the icebergs, penguins (oh, I LOVE them!!!), sea elephants, seals, glaciers and just all of this spectacular landscape.

I do have conflicting feelings, though: on the one hand I would encourage everybody to go there, on the other hand I feel like this part of our earth should be protected and therefore noone should go there...

But I am definitely glad, that I got to see it!

Pros and Cons

Pros:unbelievable nature
Cons:the more people go, the more it will be in danger
In a nutshell:so glad I got to see it!

Last visit to Antarctica: Dec 2003
Intro Updated Feb 4, 2007
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Reviews (35)

Life on board the Nordnorge Favorites (8)

It was never boring on board the Nordnorge: first of all we seemed to be constantly eating - which was VERY delicious... more travel advice

Port Lockroy Things to Do (11)

Port Lockroy used to be a British station - and has been converted to a museum now. It hosts the only postoffice in... more travel advice

Lemaire Channel Things to Do (11)

The Lemaire Channel is another breathtaking sight with enormous cliffs falling straight into the sea. It's a narrow... more travel advice

Icebergs Favorites (8)

Huge blocks of ice floating in the sea are known as Icebergs. There are various shapes and sizes: icebergs, ice islands,... more travel advice

Warnings Or Dangers (3)
See All Wild Animals
Sports & Outdoors (1)
Tobogganing
Shopping (2)
See All Arctowski Base
What to Pack (4)
See All Binoculars

Transportation (2)
See All Polar Circle Boats
Restaurants (2)
See All ... and today
Hotels (1)
MS Nordnorge
Nightlife (1)
Night? What night?

Travelogues (1)

Written Aug 9, 2005

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Comments (108)

JessieLang Dec 14, 2009 at 12:01 AM Report Abuse

Port Lockroy evidently opens earlier now. I was there in mid-November, and the gift shop was open.
easterntrekker Aug 28, 2008 at 2:02 PM Report Abuse

Wow! Fascinating pages!! Maybe someday...I have to get my head around the seasickness. I had 5 days of it in the Galapagos !!
Pawtuxet May 22, 2008 at 4:39 AM Report Abuse

My husband had a call yesterday from a Russian who was a scientist on the ice when my husband was stationed there in the 60's. Wow! The Old Antarctic Explorers are digging them out one by one.
himalia11 Dec 3, 2007 at 2:15 AM Report Abuse

That looks really fascinating there, must have been a really special experience! Thank you for taking me to a great virtual tour through the Antarctica!
globetrott Dec 2, 2007 at 5:58 AM Report Abuse

Antarctica is such a great adventure and lovely scenery ! und im moment bin ich noch am Überlegen, auf der Fram gibt es noch Kabinen frei...
nepalgoods Nov 24, 2007 at 1:29 AM Report Abuse

Antartica can still be dangerous. Wasn't it the Nordnorge, which rescued all the passengers from the sunk Explorer?!
barryg23 Aug 25, 2007 at 2:26 PM Report Abuse

Hi Christine, your Antarctica page is a treasure trove of information! We're doing an Antarctica cruise on Dec 10th from Ushuaia and I just can't wait to get there!
LynCod Aug 15, 2007 at 1:23 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for all the information,wonderful pages & pics too. hoping to book a trip soon.
SabrinaSummerville Apr 8, 2007 at 4:32 PM Report Abuse

Your lovely pic of Lemaire Channel looks like a painting.
matcrazy1 Feb 13, 2007 at 2:30 AM Report Abuse

Fantastic page and breathtaking sceneries. I like especially Neumayer, Lemaire and Errera Channel. Nice to see Polish stamp from Antarctica in your passport :-)