Antarctica was once a distant, almost mythical destination at the end of the world. However, in the age of global travel, more people than ever can witness the towering icebergs in shimmering shades ...

Boston resident Stephen Monk recalls the sound vividly. He was kayaking with fellow passengers while on a cruise to Antarctica. Suddenly, the instructor told the group to stop, remain still, and ...

ON BOARD THE ORION, Commonwealth Bay, Antarctica, Jan 4 (Reuters Life!) - The economic downturn has frozen tourists' enthusiasm to travel to one of Australia's most remote and inhospitable Antarctic ...

The swimsuit-clad tourists leap into the icy water, gasping at the shock, and startling a gaggle of penguins. Antarctica, a vast territory belonging to no one nation, has become a choice destination ...

As visitor numbers climb and warnings of environmental risks mount, it remains to be seen whether new rules will be introduced, or if Antarctica will remain a frontier for high-carbon adventure ...

The swimsuit-clad tourists leap into the icy water, gasping at the shock, and startling a gaggle of penguins. And their very presence might accelerate its demise. Antarctica, a vast territory ...

A member of the Lynch Lab with a group of penguins in Antarctica. Credit: The Lynch Lab If you’re lucky enough to visit Antarctica, you’ll probably aim to snag a classic photo—a colony of penguins, ...

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Sweeping landscapes, an untouched coastline, whales and penguins galore and the thrill of walking in the footsteps of famous explorers. After a drop in tourist numbers in recent ...

The white continent is melting: Researchers are sounding the alarm about the threats to Antarctica - Copyright University of Santiago USACH/AFP Jose Jorquera The ...

Antarctica might seem like one of the few untouched places left on Earth. However, tourism is growing rapidly, and its impact ...