In today’s episode, Penny Thomas gets advice from Stephen Scourfield ahead of her upcoming trip to Antarctica.

Having already been to the world’s southernmost continent, Stephen shares plenty of useful travel tips like what to pack, how to avoid getting seasick, the type of camera gear you should consider taking, plus why it’s essential to secure comprehensive travel insurance early on for a trip like this.

We also hear Stephen’s own thoughts on whether an adventure like this is worth the time and money.

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