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Antarctica: The Ultimate Adventure
Why is Antarctica the ultimate adventure? Franny Bergschneider, Wild Women Expeditions’ Program and Operations Manager and resident polar expert explains it all!
A Land Dedicated To Science And Peace
When you go to Antarctica, it is a complete sensory experience. Antarctica is a continent dedicated to peace, science and conservation, it is protected by the Antarctic Treaty of 1959. In Antarctica, you can disconnect from your daily life and routine and become immersed in an entirely different experience that both educates you, and gives you the opportunity for self-reflection and rejuvenation.
Why Women Need To Go
Today, there are expedition leaders and guides who are women holding space in places where 100 years ago, women weren’t allowed. As women, it’s important for us to carve out space where we haven’t been allowed to go before. An expedition to Antarctica gives women the opportunity to feel safe and empowered, to take risks and take up space, to get out of their comfort zone and do the things that they’ve always wanted to do.
The Animals
In Antarctica, the density of wildlife is extraordinary. You will have the opportunity to be able to see three species of penguins, Adelie, gentoo and chinstrap, as well as large marine mammals such as humpback whales and leopard seals.
You can get quite close (within the set limits) and the wildlife will not be disturbed by your presence as there are no terrestrial predators in Antarctica.
Why Travel with Wild Women Expeditions?
When you travel with Wild Women Expeditions, you are travelling with other like-minded adventurous women. Women in our community are amazingly supportive and ready for a challenge. Hello polar plunge! A Wild Women Expeditions host will be on your expedition to facilitate and curate the Wild Women experience onboard, with exclusive events and excursions throughout the journey. They will cheerlead you, if need be, they will encourage you to push your own self-imposed limits. They will buoy the group spirit just like that friend you know who is always the life of the party.
Traveling with other like-minded adventurous women means you have an instant built-in friend circle to travel to the Antarctic with. On our Antarctica small ship expeditions, we share space with other passengers. This adventure is not women-only and not WWE-exclusive, that’s why our hosts are there, at the ready, to help you navigate ship life and excursions with confidence.
