10 April, 2012
by Jayde Kincaid
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The Amundsen-Scott Station, a scientific research base, sits atop the most desolate patch of snow on earth: the geographic South Pole. Carbon dioxide freezes to dry ice at -109 degrees Fahrenheit. By South Pole standards, that’s just a nippy day. … Continue reading
17 March, 2012
by Jayde Kincaid
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We have had another beautiful day here in Antarctica, two zodiac landings & cruising around looking for wildlife. I still can’t get enough of my little gentoo penguins, the chicks are so curious and if you just stay still, they … Continue reading
15 March, 2012
by Jayde Kincaid
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We woke up today to an overcast sky and a bit of rain. Our first landing on Pitermann island was to rough weather and choppy seas. However, since we are all wearing the right type of clothing, no one was … Continue reading
14 March, 2012
by Jayde Kincaid
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Today I set foot on my 7th continent and it turned out to be one of the most amazing days of my travels to date, ever. We started the morning on a place called Cuverville island which is full … Continue reading
13 March, 2012
by Jayde Kincaid
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Hello there 50 Degrees North blog readers, We woke up this morning to stunning panoramic views of snow capped mountains. We had arrived at Halfmoon island in the South Shetland Islands and our first landing on shore at 9 o’clock … Continue reading
12 March, 2012
by Jayde Kincaid
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Our new staff member, Esbjörn is travelling south at the moment on the Polar Circle voyage to Antarctica. He is providing us with ‘up to day’ messages about his voyage. You can also follow him on our 50DegreesN twitter link. … Continue reading
12 February, 2012
by Jayde Kincaid
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Our kayak guide reports in January 2012: (Cuverville Island, Errera Channel) We (kayakers) stood quietly at the rail on the stern deck with gear in hand, ready to begin dropping kayaks to the water on long carabineer clad lines when we … Continue reading
11 November, 2011
by Jayde Kincaid
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Lying 1,500 miles north-west of Cape Town, the undiscovered island of St Helena boasts stunning natural beauty and is steeped in history – perhaps best known as the place of Napoleon’s exile, but also with a fascinating war history with … Continue reading
12 September, 2011
by Jayde Kincaid
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Out with the old and in with the new season. As the Arctic summer finishes, Antarctic is gearing up for it’s adventurous summer. ‘Basecamp Plancius’ has been a huge success last year and will be running again this 2012 season. The … Continue reading