Will Abbott is the Head of Antarctic Operations aboard the Ocean Endeavour, Chimu’s favourite Antarctic expedition cruise vessel. After taking part in over six Arctic and Antarctica seasons as an expedition guide, he’s a true expert when it comes to travel to Antarctica! A geologist by trade, Abbott
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The polar regions of Antarctica and the Arctic are unlike anywhere else, a true adventure in every sense of the word. Thousands of penguins, dramatic glaciers, sparkling pack ice await, and even polar bears await, but what’s the best way to travel to the polar regions?While you can’t go wrong with a
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Here's what it's like to experience the Southern Lights by Flight! Have you heard about the Southern Lights by Flight?This year, Chimu Adventures launched this unique flight that gives everyone aboard the plane the chance to witness one of the world’s most magical natural phenomena – the Southern Li
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Did you ever hear about the colossal squid? As the name suggests, it is not only the largest existing squid but even the largest invertebrate on earth. The colossal squid can get reach a whopping 14 meters (46 feet) in length and 750 kg (1,650 lb) in weight – at least that’s what scientists assume!
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As a traveller, how can you give back to the communities you visit? In Antarctica, a continent that has a native population not of humans but of wildlife, one of the best ways to help this fragile and remote environment is through participation in citizen science programs. Citizen science programs i
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Easy to recognize, always smiling and white like a snowflake – beluga whales are definitely one of a kind! These famous sea dwellers are everybody’s darling, and we won’t blame anyone as they are purely fascinating creatures. Beluga whales, also called white whales, live throughout the Arctic Ocean
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