Life is gonna be white for a whole month. White and white and white. If you don't like snow, that will not be your cup of tea. What else can you expect? Well, penguins possibly is the next thing you will see after white, white and white. In the end, it makes a nice combination where those little black and white penguins jump in front of an icy background.

Nothing can be more frustrating than spending a fortune to travel to Antarctica and discover later that you were not looking for this kind of trip. Probably you will not be able to allow yourself to come back again for economic reasons. Let's take a look at what different possibilities are there, and which requisites you should look for before booking your trip.

Some ancient cultures figured it had to exist as a way of balancing the weight of Europe and Africa. The ancient Greeks, who knew about the Arctic or North Pole, speculated there had to be an anti-North Pole or anti-Arctic. In fact, they gave Antarctica its name.

It was not until 1820 that Antarctica was actually sighted and a few more years later until anyone managed to set foot on the continent. The actual discoverer of Antarctica remains somewhat in dispute, but suffice it to say that they were more interested in the fur trade than scientific exploration.

Choosing a dependable travel agent is a tricky job as there are a dismayingly large number of travel agencies out there. Anyone with a little knowledge of Internet ticket booking and awareness of travel destinations can set up a travel agency. It is hard to expect quality and dependable service even from registered travel agencies as the registration process is simple and doesn't require much more than filling out a simple form and paying some fees.

In fact, there is only about 1% of accessible land territory in this artic region. Visitors say the scenery alone makes the trip worthwhile, as you get to see monstrously sized glaciers, ice rivers, and ice towers up close. Typical landmark destinations include the South Pole, the Antarctic Peninsula, and the Paradise Bay. Antarctica has been called a freezing desert.

We left Ushuaia at 6 pm with the sun still high in the sky. One of the strangest phenomenons of sailing the Southern Ocean during the summer is the amount of day light you get. The sun comes up long before anyone is awake and doesn't go down until 11 pm. At night it never really gets dark and often travellers can be seen on deck in the middle of the night watching the scenery and wildlife go by. The amount of light gives you enormous energy and sleep is often the last thing on your mind.

Do you want an expedition or a luxury cruise? - You can choose to join a luxurious cruise where you will benefit from comfortable accommodation and five star amenities and service as well as onboard educational programs. Or you can join an expedition cruise which are less luxurious but allow more activity and greater exploration.

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