Few places on Earth capture the imagination quite like Antarctica.

In this episode of The Pod Well Travelled, we explore what it’s really like to journey to the southernmost continent, from extraordinary wildlife encounters and navigating the notorious Drake Passage to choosing the right expedition cruise, avoiding seasickness and knowing what to pack.

Join Penny Thomas and fellow travel writers Stephen Scourfield and Michael Ferrante as they share their experiences, offer practical advice and discuss what makes this remote wilderness such an extraordinary place to visit.
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Read Helpful hints for capturing frozen landscapes by Penny Thomas.
Read Whales in Wilhelmina Bay by Penny Thomas.

Few places on Earth capture the imagination quite like Antarctica.
In this episode of The Pod Well Travelled, we explore what it&rsquo;s really like to journey to the southernmost continent, from extraordinary wildlife encounters and navigating the notorious Drake Passage to choosing the right expedition cruise, avoiding seasickness and knowing what to pack.
Join Penny Thomas and fellow travel writers Stephen Scourfield and Michael Ferrante as they share their experiences, offer practical advice and discuss what makes this remote wilderness such an extraordinary place to visit.
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<li>Subscribe to The Pod Well Travelled wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with family and friends.</li>
<li>Sign up for eTravel at <a href="https://thewest.com.au/manage-email-preferences">thewest.com.au/manage-email-preferences</a>. Our free weekly digital travel edition is delivered straight to your inbox, packed with inspiring stories, new podcast episodes, upcoming events and more.</li>
<li><a href="https://thewest.com.au/news/travel/helpful-hints-for-capturing-frozen-landscapes--c-13311082">Read Helpful hints for capturing frozen landscapes by Penny Thomas.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://thewest.com.au/news/travel/whales-in-wilhelmina-bay-c-13322768">Read Whales in Wilhelmina Bay by Penny Thomas.</a></li>
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A weekly podcast with Travel Editor Stephen Scourfield and the West Travel Club Team, filled with travel news and stories, in conversation and through the speech and sounds we collect on the road.

A weekly podcast with Travel Editor Stephen Scourfield and the West Travel Club Team, filled with travel news and stories, in conversation and through the speech and sounds we collect on the road.