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Re: Cheapest way to get to Antarctica?

by Rafikii 23 May 2012

THANKS A MILLION EVERYONE!!! This trip is obviously one of those big ones. trying to get onto it very early and build my return to South…
RE: Me and my backpack's 100 favourite places

by Peregrinef 22 May 2012

#3 We just got back from a trip to Antarctica. Yep, it is the most expensive, but it's certainly not tough. You get very well looked after…
RE: Me and my backpack's 100 favourite places

by updownallaround7 21 May 2012

That's pretty cool. I have a goal in mind of visiting all 7 continents before I turn 23. I'm 19 right now and have been to 2 (North…
RE: Round The World Travel Advice From 30 Months on The Road

by ToadofToadHall 20 May 2012

I think you guys are being a bit harsh on Emma. Maybe she's only travelled for 6 months, and maybe that was pretty speedy if she managed…
RE: Clean Air?

by WanderinWilco 20 May 2012

South Island, NZ? How about a cruise to Antarctica? Too cool? Why not look at Switzerland and move east from there? Dave
RE: Celebrating my 50th

by hot_lz 20 May 2012

Well Ironwood40, I must've been having a bad day back in April. However...you don't specify which continent you're interested in. Is it…
RE: Traveling with an iPhone in South America?

by ban_janti_return 20 May 2012

There is more technology than Downunder in any place in the world maybe besides Antarctica, so it's maybe not the best example ;-) …
Re: ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

by emmaspires 19 May 2012

Antarctica - it's now the only continent I haven't visited. If anyone has been, let me know what it was like!!
RE: Saftey for Backpacker While Traveling

by Peregrinef 17 May 2012

I do not really strive to be either a wilderness backpacker or traveller. I am just on holiday for 20 months! In the first 5 months we…
RE: possibly too much?

by getyoung 15 May 2012

As Cath81 suggested, flying is the best way to maximize your time down there. You can roughly give 10 days each to Cape Town, Namibia,…
RE: Dull and Boring Countries

by iamaskier 15 May 2012

yehyeh, if you ever get surprised by a trip to Antarctica again and don't want to go with the person, feel free to put them in contact…
RE: Occupational Therapists jobs in Nz?

by Ozziegiraffe 14 May 2012

You have posted this on the wrong branch.This one is for the small island countries. Try again on the branch for Australia, New Zealand…
RE: Dull and Boring Countries

by yehyeh 14 May 2012

Antarctica. I had a boyfriend once who surprised me for christmas with tickets for a new year's eve flight over antarctica. The thought…
RE: Saftey for Backpacker While Traveling

by Peregrinef 13 May 2012

Taking gadgets, laptops etc really divides opinion. Personally, I find a laptop incredibly useful for banking, hostel booking, bus/flight…
RE: Dull and Boring Countries

by polar_star 13 May 2012

Ireland - like here, only the weather is worse Most of the Arabian pensinsula - full of sand, ugly, glitzy, modern buildings, and just…
RE: Has anyone used Antarctica XXI or Victory Expeditions?

by yepperooni 11 May 2012

A follow-up to this message... I decided not to use Victory Cruises. One person I contacted through this forum said they were reliable…
RE: Antarctica - Questions About November/December 2012 Trip

by postcardsfromjody 09 May 2012

I went with Gap Adventures -- also 120 passengers on their boat -- I think the perception is that on a smaller boat you'll get more time…
RE: Antarctica - Questions About November/December 2012 Trip

by westwood 09 May 2012

Theres not much (if anything) here from travellers who have actually done the Antarctica thing.
Antarctica - Questions About November/December 2012 Trip

by canjond 09 May 2012

I'm hoping some forum members may be able to provide some opinions/share some experiences on an Antarctica trip I'm planning for November/De…
Has anyone used Antarctica XXI or Victory Expeditions?

by yepperooni 07 May 2012

Has anyone used antarcticaxxi.com or Victory Adventure Expeditions? Their websites are: http://antarcticaxxi.com http://www.victory-cru…
Re: How to plan a trip...without a plan?

by ClaraChic 05 May 2012

Hi, I also find it useful to have some fixed places. Or you set yourself a goal - travel through 5 continents or visit 10 countries for…
RE: 18 years old. $4000 NZD. 9 months. Do these numbers add up?

by hereandtherenz 27 April 2012

Nothing wrong with dreaming and keeping an eye out, wafehling, as long as you know there's very little chance of getting to Antarctica…
RE: 18 years old. $4000 NZD. 9 months. Do these numbers add up?

by wafehling 26 April 2012

Horticulture was something I was definitely looking at. And regarding Antarctica, I hadn't researched anything there at all. I'll save…
RE: 18 years old. $4000 NZD. 9 months. Do these numbers add up?

by thaibeachlovers 26 April 2012

OP, if you think you'll get a JOB in Antarctica, forget it. You have no life skills at your age that would equip you for any job there.…
Re: 18 years old. $4000 NZD. 9 months. Do these numbers add up?

by wafehling 25 April 2012

I'm leaving in August, in the spring. I predicted agriculture would be slow this time of year. And Antarctica is more of a silly dream…