Author: Otto Lock

Otto has worked in the polar travel industry since 2016, following 15 years living and working on cruise ships. He has made multiple trips to Antarctica, including to South Georgia and the emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill.

Epic Adventures

Damoy Hut: An Antarctic heritage site frozen in time

The Antarctic Peninsula has a rich history of human exploration and science, much of which can be seen on an expedition cruise through the region. Some locations speak to the dark history of Antarctic whaling, such as the abandoned stations on Deception Island or the wreck of the Governoren. Other places are preserved as heritage […]

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Planning & Tips

Why you should travel to South Georgia Island in the early season

If you’re looking to get the most out of your Antarctic cruise experience, there are few better ways to do it than by adding the Subantarctic island of South Georgia to your itinerary. This wildly remote island is a hundred-mile mountain range erupting out of some of the richest seas on the planet. Known as […]

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