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Wrangel Island: Isolation, Desolation and Tragedy
– the latest ‘must-see’ polar travel destination. this story currently offline Grab Facts: Location: N71 o W180o – approximately 500 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle above Siberia. Sovereignty: Russia Area: 4,507 km2 – about twice the size of the ACT Nominal Capital: Ushakovskoye Permanent Population: about 100 Major Wildlife: Polar bears, Pacific Walrus, Arctic […]
Wrangel Island: Isolation, Desolation and Tragedy
– the latest ‘must-see’ polar travel destination. this story currently offline Grab Facts: Location: N71 o W180o – approximately 500 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle above Siberia. Sovereignty: Russia Area: 4,507 km2 – about twice the size of the ACT Nominal Capital: Ushakovskoye Permanent Population: about 100 Major Wildlife: Polar bears, Pacific Walrus, Arctic […]
Outta The Way – It’s B15a!
Sounding more like a World War Two bomber than an age-old natural phenomenon, Iceberg B15a is nonetheless set on a course of destruction deep in the Antarctic. Unlike their more creative meteorological colleagues, the (US) National Ice Center name bergs based on their geographical origin rather than use popular Christian names like, say, Gloria or […]
Outta The Way – It’s B15a!
Sounding more like a World War Two bomber than an age-old natural phenomenon, Iceberg B15a is nonetheless set on a course of destruction deep in the Antarctic. Unlike their more creative meteorological colleagues, the (US) National Ice Center name bergs based on their geographical origin rather than use popular Christian names like, say, Gloria or […]
Outta The Way – It’s B15a!
Sounding more like a World War Two bomber than an age-old natural phenomenon, Iceberg B15a is nonetheless set on a course of destruction deep in the Antarctic. Unlike their more creative meteorological colleagues, the (US) National Ice Center name bergs based on their geographical origin rather than use popular Christian names like, say, Gloria or […]
Michael Palin Goes the Dzong in Bhutan
“If the fabled Shangri-La exists beyond the legend, this is it.” – Michael Palin English comic and now celebrated travel documentary maker, Michael Palin, is currently enthralling television audiences with his enriching odyssey, Himalaya.* Over six, one hour episodes and through a lavish accompanying book, Michael regales the viewer with his adventures through the various […]
Michael Palin Goes the Dzong in Bhutan
“If the fabled Shangri-La exists beyond the legend, this is it.” – Michael Palin English comic and now celebrated travel documentary maker, Michael Palin, is currently enthralling television audiences with his enriching odyssey, Himalaya.* Over six, one hour episodes and through a lavish accompanying book, Michael regales the viewer with his adventures through the various […]
Michael Palin Goes the Dzong in Bhutan
“If the fabled Shangri-La exists beyond the legend, this is it.” – Michael Palin English comic and now celebrated travel documentary maker, Michael Palin, is currently enthralling television audiences with his enriching odyssey, Himalaya.* Over six, one hour episodes and through a lavish accompanying book, Michael regales the viewer with his adventures through the various […]
Lone Father Starves For Months in Freezing Conditions While Raising Young
As politicians and union officials debate the many facets of parental leave, Australia’s longest established tour operator to Antarctica, Adventure Associates, reminds us of some exemplary behaviour already existing in the natural kingdom. The largest of the world’s 17 species of penguin, the majestic Emperor of Antarctica, raises its young on the hard sea-ice of […]
Lone Father Starves For Months in Freezing Conditions While Raising Young
As politicians and union officials debate the many facets of parental leave, Australia’s longest established tour operator to Antarctica, Adventure Associates, reminds us of some exemplary behaviour already existing in the natural kingdom. The largest of the world’s 17 species of penguin, the majestic Emperor of Antarctica, raises its young on the hard sea-ice of […]
