21 interesting facts about Antarctica

For a long time, it seemed like our trip to Antarctica wasn’t going to happen. Covid postponed it from 2020 to 2021, and then again to 2022. Even after we got the green light, our nerves didn’t ease. If we tested positive for Covid, we wouldn’t be allowed to board the ship, and daily testing meant that we could be quarantined in our cabins even after setting sail. In short, it was more stressful than expected. Despite the extra anxiety, we were thoroughly enchanted by the great white continent. In fact, Antarctica quickly became our number one travel experience – a testament to its majesty given the challenges. During our 10-day voyage, we watched a sleeping baby humpback whale; met Gentoo and Chinstrap penguins; saw extraordinary icebergs and landscapes; and fell in love with Paradise Bay. Along the way, we learnt myriad interesting facts about Antarctica, the best of which we share below. The post 21 interesting facts about Antarctica appeared first on Atlas & Boots.