The number of tourists heading to Antarctica has been skyrocketing. From fewer than 8,000 a year about three decades ago, nearly 125,000 tourists flocked to the icy continent in 2023–24. The trend is ...

The number of tourists heading to Antarctica has been skyrocketing. From fewer than 8,000 a year about three decades ago, nearly 125,000 tourists flocked to the icy continent in 2023–24. The trend is ...

We had the Falklands and South Georgia to ourselves, and we really only encountered other ships on two of the days we were in ...

The trip that opened Antarctica to tourists – 60 years on, was it a mistake? - The first tourists stepped ashore at Smith Island and Melchior Islands on the Antarctic Peninsula on January 23, 1966.

As visitor numbers climb and warnings of environmental risks mount, it remains to be seen whether new rules will be introduced, or if Antarctica will remain a frontier for high-carbon adventure ...

Summer is peak travel season, with tourists heading to far-flung destinations. But how does all of that tourism shape local communities and ecosystems, both positively and negatively? That's the ...

As polar tourism surges, questions remain on how best to balance the desire for exploration with the need for conservation.

Antarctica might seem like one of the few untouched places left on Earth. However, tourism is growing rapidly, and its impact is starting to be felt. What began as a niche adventure has evolved into a ...

The white continent is melting: Researchers are sounding the alarm about the threats to Antarctica - Copyright University of Santiago USACH/AFP Jose Jorquera The ...