The Celestial Wonders of the Northern Lights Another great reason to visit Greenland: the Aurora Borealis 4 min read Read Post
You Can Travel to Antarctica—and Here’s How Expedition guide Daven Hafey unpacks the mystery of traveling to Antarctica. 12 min read Read Post
Scientific Research on a Super Colony of Adélie Penguins A group of scientists returns to the almost inaccessible Danger Island to study the large Adélie penguin populaton. 10 min read Read Post
Surprises from the Past! Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Unexpected Discovery in a Historic Polar Hut In 2015, the Antarctic Heritage Trust discovered 1,500 artefacts in a century-old explorers’ hut on remote Cape Adare. Trust archivists share details… 1 min read Read Post
Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Antarctic Explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton Passengers on a Quark Expedition voyage got an in-depth history lesson from Jonathan Shackleton, a first cousin of the famous polar explorer. 9 min read Read Post
Franklin's Lost Expedition: Myths, Mystery & Modern Day Relics Learn about the ill-fated expedition that’s been called the greatest disaster in the history of polar exploration. 5 min read Read Post
Traveler's Guide to the Arctic In this comprehensive Arctic travel guide, we’ll explore the regions that make up the Arctic, and outline the exciting, fulfilling things you can see… 13 min read Read Post
5 Arctic Animals You Might See on a North Pole Expedition Minke, Humpback and Bowhead Whales and more! 10 min read Read Post
Snow Hill: 65 million years of Antarctic history Historian Robert Headland chronicles the evolution of Snow Hill Island starting with the Mesozoic Era 8 min read Read Post
How To Pack for the Polar Regions Stay warm and comfortable, reduce clutter and ensure you have everything you need--and only what you need 6 min read Read Post
Close Encounters in the Kingdom of the Ice Bear Meet a marine mammal that swims and walks on all fours: the polar bear! 6 min read Read Post
5 Otherworldly Antarctic Research Stations and Abandoned Military Bases When first setting foot on the vast continent of Antarctica, you might believe for a moment that you’ve landed on another planet. And during a visit… 4 min read Read Post
In the Footsteps of Franklin The 2016 discovery of the long-lost HMS Terror, sister ship of Franklin’s HMS Erebus, raised many questions about epic Arctic tragedy. 4 min read Read Post
Ideal Polar Expeditions for Bird-watchers Discover which bird species you’re apt to see on specific polar voyages. 2 min read Read Post
Wilhelmina, Whale-mina! Biologist Nick Engelmann discusses the vital protection of whales after a visit to Wilhelmina Bay, Antarctica. 5 min read Read Post
Leopard Seals: Grace and prowess in Antarctica Despite their adorable appearance, leopard seals are among the fiercest predators in Antarctica. 3 min read Read Post
Of Legends and Folklore: Greenland’s Northern Lights Read about thousand-year-old lnuit legends and more. 3 min read Read Post
Meet the Albatross: An Imposing Sight Few sights are as breathtaking as an albatross in flight. In addition to its widely-recognized beauty and grace, the albatross has the largest… 4 min read Read Post
The Top 5 Bird Cliffs in the Arctic Explorers and polar wildlife photographers love taking pictures of different types of Arctic birds. Each variety of bird species found in the Arctic… 3 min read Read Post
Polar Deserts Polar deserts: on the surface, these two words don’t seem to fit together. However, deserts aren’t always blazing hot—there is such a thing as a cold… 3 min read Read Post
Tales from a Polar Expedition: That time a Weddell seal stood guard all night A polar guide recalls surprising wildlife moments from an unforgettable Antarctic voyage 7 min read Read Post
Antarctic Expeditions Yesterday and Today: 100 Years of Exploration This November, famed polar explorer and expert Jonathan Shackleton will once again join Quark Expeditions aboard the Ocean Diamond. This marks 100… 4 min read Read Post
Protect Your Gear and Equipment in Extreme Cold How to protect your camera, lenses, tripod and other gear from the extreme cold in the Polar Regions. 3 min read Read Post
Into the blue: Proof that minke whales really aren't shy! Photographer Krystle Wright’s picture-perfect moment with an inquisitive minke whale in Antarctica 1 min read Read Post