Antarctica was once a distant, almost mythical destination at the end of the world. However, in the age of global travel, more people than ever can witness the towering icebergs in shimmering shades ...

The number of tourists heading to Antarctica has been skyrocketing. From fewer than 8,000 a year about three decades ago, nearly 125,000 tourists flocked to the icy continent in 2023–24. The trend is ...

Step out of a helicopter onto a never-before-seen island in Antarctica’s distant south during this expert-led tour around ...

Summer is peak travel season, with tourists heading to far-flung destinations. But how does all of that tourism shape local communities and ecosystems, both positively and negatively? That's the ...

From Lewis Hamilton to Prince Harry, stars are increasingly striking the White Continent off their bucket lists.

As visitor numbers climb and warnings of environmental risks mount, it remains to be seen whether new rules will be introduced, or if Antarctica will remain a frontier for high-carbon adventure ...

Wildlife tourism is pumping billions into national economies, turning lions, pandas, and penguins into some of the world’s ...

Belén González-Gaya recounts hitching a ride on a commercial cruise to measure contaminants in a remote region ...

Step out of a helicopter onto a never-before-seen island in Antarctica’s distant south during this expert-led tour around ...