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Six international flags stand in the snow near a striped pole topped with a shiny silver sphere, marking the South Pole against Antarctica’s vast, snowy, and clouded landscape.

Travel to the South Pole

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The bottom of the world, the globe’s most southern point… since the discovery of the Earth’s axis the South Pole has held a fascination for explorers and adventurers from all corners of the world. How does one get to the South Pole? Is it possible to travel there? Once you…
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A person wearing black winter gear, helmet, and sunglasses stands on a snowy Antarctic landscape with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky, holding mountaineering equipment, ready for an Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions journey.

In the Spotlight – Darren McAulay

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ALE guide Darren McAulay has helped guests reach Antarctic's highest summits, traverse its icy expanses, and experience the full breadth of what it has to offer. He also loves sharing his knowledge of the rocks, glacial features and processes that shaped the continent. We caught up with Darren at his…
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A chef arranges plated dishes on a table inside a tent at the South Pole, each plate featuring elegant food portions. People sit and chat at tables in the background, creating a busy, communal dining atmosphere in remote Antarctica.

In the Spotlight – Nestor Suan

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Name: Nestor Suan Role: Head Chef 1st ALE Season: 2018 Nationality: Malaysia Working as an Antarctic chef has many challenges and rewards - and takes a special kind of person. Head chef Nestor Suan shares some insights into what brings him to Antarctica and the unique challenges of Antarctic cuisine. What…
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