Notes from a Nomad

Remarkable People, Memorable Events and Fascinating Destinations from Around the World.


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79 – A voyage to the Ross Sea, one of the most isolated locations on the planet – Antarctica & the Sub-Antarctic Islands: Feb 2 – March 1 2023

It is not a coincidence that the first article I wrote for this website 12 years ago (see here) was inspired by my first visit to the Antarctic; and between 2012 and 2017, my wife, Sharron, and myself joined five more expeditions to the polar regions including another visit to Antarctica in 2014. A planned 3-week expedition to the Russian Arctic in 2020 was twice postponed because of Covid and so in late 2021, we instead decided to cancel our Russian plans, claim a refund, and instead planned a third visit to Antarctica, in my opinion the most spectacular destination on the planet.

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1 – Antarctica – Simply the Best – February 23 2012

1022I am writing these words on the boat, having just sailed from volcanic Deception Island in the South Shetland Islands to commence our return journey across the Drake Passage to Argentina, after 8 days exploring the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. Continue reading