Smelly: Southern elephant seal weaners on South Georgia Island.

The wilds of South Georgia Island

Sailing from Argentina to Antarctica aboard a yacht is as big a journey as you'd imagine, and along the way I discover that most of the old sailing cliches are truisms.

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Polar Pioneer

Trust the Zodiac

Visiting Antarctica is invariably described as a life-changing experience. Lynne Whiley heads there on a 10-day expedition and discovers why.

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Orion Expedition Cruise Ship

When nature is the star

Expedition cruising is taking off, with new vessels and journeys to tempt intrepid travellers, writes Louise Goldsbury.

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