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20 Incredible Moments from Around the World‏

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Lesley | 0 Comments

The journey begins with a hint of inspiration and a dream. These 20 incredible moments from around the world have completely changed my reality. Like Lawrence of Arabia, I rode a camel in Wadi Rum. Like Ernest Shackleton, I sailed the Drake Passage to Antarctica. Like Jane Goodall, I searched for gorillas in the mist. Like some of the best drinkers…

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Into the Dreaded Drake Passage

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Lesley | 18 Comments

Not many people are able to say they’ve visited the vastness of the Antarctic continent. I didn’t think I’d ever be one of them. And I didn’t want to do it the simple way either. I figured if I was ever going to go all that way, I was going to do it right. I wanted to be part of…

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5 Favorite Moments in Antarctica with Bark Europa

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Lesley | 15 Comments

Antarctica is one of the greatest adventures that anyone could have. It is the final frontier, the dream of a lifetime, and an incredible journey. It will remain a top five travel experience in my life. From sailing through 1,000m high mountains of ice that tower over the ship to taking a polar plunge, Antarctica was full of dreamland experiences that are…

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There Was a Lot to Watch in Antarctica – Pilotur Led the Way

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Lesley | 7 Comments

I spent 22 days sailing on Bark Europa to the unspoiled, natural environment of Antarctica. It was the greatest, most rewarding and most challenging travel adventure of my life. You’d think that in such a remote landscape, time would stand still and hold little significance, but it was the opposite. With a watch system, scheduled meals, and timely lectures on…

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15 Photos that Will Make You Wish You Were in Antarctica Now

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Lesley | 39 Comments

Normally, I’m not much of a photographer. I use my words to express how much I enjoy a new location or experience. Antarctica was different though. Every photo reminds me that my journey with Bark Europa was the most fantastical adventure of my life. It was the accumulation of all of my wildest dreams come true. It has shaped me…

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What to Pack for a Trip to Antarctica

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

On January 11, 2015, I will embark on what could be the greatest travel adventure of my life. A trip to Antarctica is as amazing as it sounds. As part of the sailing crew on Bark Europa, I will cross the Drake Passage and sail to Antarctica. I have no question that it will be life-changing but there are a…

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Antarctica – Get Yourself There…. It’s Amazing!

Posted on March 19, 2013 by BernasconiPhotography | 5 Comments

I’m gonna have to say it again – Antarctica was the trip of my dreams. Whales, seals, penguins (lots of them), birds, beautiful landscapes and icebergs – I really, really loved the icebergs. We organised our Antarctica trip through Quark (click here if you’re in the States) or Peregrine in Australia (click here). We booked the ‘Crossing the Circle’ Tour which was 14 days aboard…

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