The Drake Passage Explained
Nobody can tell you whether you’ll get a Drake Lake or a Drake Shake. What we can tell you is what the odds really are, and whether flying over it is the better call.
Packed with useful information, top tips and general musings about all things wildlife and adventure holiday related. Our team of adventure enthusiasts have visited some of the world's most intriguing locations and this blog gives us the chance to share our findings.
The Drake Passage Explained
Nobody can tell you whether you’ll get a Drake Lake or a Drake Shake. What we can tell you is what the odds really are, and whether flying over it is the better call.
Antarctica’s Big Five: The Wildlife You Came to See
Antarctica has no official Big Five. What it has is a handful of animals people travel thousands of miles hoping to meet, and itineraries that quietly decide which of them you will actually see.
Antarctica vs Arctic: Which Expedition Is Right for You?
Two ends of the earth. Two completely different journeys.
Svalbard vs. Greenland: Two Arctic Expedition Experiences
How do Svalbard and Greenland actually differ, and which would we suggest you visit first.
Choosing the Right Small Ship for Antarctic Expeditions: A Guide from the Wildfoot Experts
Here is our honest, unfiltered guide to parsing the deck plans and technical specs to find the right small ship for your Antarctic adventure.
Best Places to See Polar Bears in the Wild
Few wildlife journeys carry the mythic weight of a face-to-face encounter with a polar bear on its own ice.
Best Time to Visit Antarctica: A Month-by-Month Guide from the Experts at Wildfoot Travel
Few journeys require as much careful thought as an expedition to Antarctica — and few travel companies have spent as long helping people get it right.
Greg Mortimer Antarctica Cruise: First-Hand from Our Expert Team
Written by Product Executive & Senior Travel Designer for Wildfoot Travel, Michael Gardiner
My Arctic Adventure Aboard the M/V Polar Quest
Wildfoot Travel consultant Lesia recently joined an Arctic expedition cruise aboard the M/V Polar Quest to explore the extraordinary landscapes of Svalbard. From glaciers and polar bears to the magic of the midnight sun, Lesia shares her first-hand experience of one of the world’s most inspiring wilderness journeys.
Gaza Children’s Appeal
This August and September, every journey with Wildfoot is also a step toward hope. We’re donating £20 per person, per booking to Project Pure Hope UK, supporting urgent life-saving aid for families in Gaza.
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