4 Reasons NOT to visit ANTARCTICA!

What is it really like being in Antarctica? and what are the downsides to what is already an incredibly expensive adventure? I'll give you an insight into some potential drawbacks of this journey, but obviously, there is no such thing as a trip not worth taking :) so I hope you enjoy my take on this.
This sums up the last days we spent in Antarctica right up until we went to cross the Drake Passage. We had some bad weather days, changes in our plans, and some of the most memorable moments of my life. Enjoy!
*special thanks to Brian R. for the cell phone video :) *
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  • @oceanborn21
    @oceanborn213 жыл бұрын

    All these are THE EXACT REASONS why I want to visit Antarctica...

  • @mistica-10

    @mistica-10

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree, lol

  • @thom5255

    @thom5255

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly?????

  • @alexbroere2669
    @alexbroere26693 жыл бұрын

    I think the most important one you missed. The drake passage. I've been to the antarctica and was lucky with perfect sunny weather. Animals everywhere. And a "calm" Drake. It's been the most impressive experience of my traveling ever.

  • @nahide8461

    @nahide8461

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are you traveler

  • @Jeanology

    @Jeanology

    2 жыл бұрын

    What month did you travel there?

  • @sachabunniksglobaladventures

    @sachabunniksglobaladventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    So true, i did The Drake and it was 7 meter swells

  • @garysteel3884

    @garysteel3884

    Жыл бұрын

    I crossed in feb this year the swells were big but not unsafe

  • @nataliegreen4551

    @nataliegreen4551

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@garysteel3884Hi Did you buy the cruise online ? Greetings from Sardinia Island

  • @getdusty1
    @getdusty110 ай бұрын

    I could tell of an adventure my wife and I took on our 40th anniversary. We went to the middle of the globe; the Galapagos Islands and WOW!!! Did we ever learn a lot as well. There was a lot of hiking and we toured 6 islands. The boat's interior was very impressive and the dining room looked like it was fashioned from the Ritz Carlton or some such hotel. The fruit juices they offered you first thing in the morning were sweet enough to risk blood sugar problems for a diabetic. Yes, out-of-the-way experiences are a one-in-a-lifetime experience. I'm glad you liked it!!

  • @debbiegibson3604
    @debbiegibson36042 жыл бұрын

    My husband and I returned from Antarctica 3 days ago. We were lucky that it was never colder than 32 degrees during the day. Two days it was warmer by 10 degrees than where we live in Virginia. We were never cold because we were dressed properly. One day I was so warm I had to unzip everything and take off my gloves and hat. That was the day I could have reached out and touched a penguin on it's little head. I didn't, of course. The Drake Passage was BAD. My husband has been sailing all his life and wouldn't take seasick pills the first night. He was violently ill the next morning. Coming home he asked for the pills! This video was extremely informative for people thinking seriously of going. Great job!

  • @anthonymcneill1465
    @anthonymcneill146510 ай бұрын

    Spectacular, awesome, and beautiful! My first bucket list item is the Faroe Islands, Yellowstone National Park, and now Antartica! Thanks for sharing!

  • @itsstephie5492
    @itsstephie54924 жыл бұрын

    Great video! :) I never knew this about Antartica.

  • @michaelkwan3244
    @michaelkwan3244 Жыл бұрын

    Wow.... Thank you for sharing your experience. After watching, I'd love to visit Antarctica.

  • @amybradley5821
    @amybradley5821 Жыл бұрын

    Live where it gets cold, going this year over Christmas and cannot wait! Going on Viking so no shared cabins or tables.

  • @sylvesterherndon4737
    @sylvesterherndon4737 Жыл бұрын

    So awesome. Thanks for sharing

  • @LocoViajeroCatracho
    @LocoViajeroCatracho3 жыл бұрын

    I saw all video loved it , but you're right but your never will forget that places when I watching the video I think when I was there , good video I'm your fan#1

  • @lifebylinda

    @lifebylinda

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ah thank you so much! I'm glad I was able to share that with you 😁

  • @kevindennert1646
    @kevindennert1646 Жыл бұрын

    I guess traveling as a tourist is much different than my experience since I actually worked there for 6 1/2 months. The sun was up continuously for 24 hours and during the peak of “summer” from late Oct to mid Feb, the temperature was very doable with a sweatshirt or light jacket. A completely different experience to say the least. Penguins, seals, whales, were a daily occurrence. And the cold weather and extreme storms were the high point, after all its Antarctica not a sunny tropic island.

  • @alexandresitter6544
    @alexandresitter65444 жыл бұрын

    Impressive shots ! I like your videos ! :)

  • @lifebylinda

    @lifebylinda

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! always still working and improving :)

  • @craigroeser181
    @craigroeser1815 ай бұрын

    I would love to go there!❤️

  • @sachabunniksglobaladventures
    @sachabunniksglobaladventures2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful vlog, love your style

  • @Hallucination
    @Hallucination3 жыл бұрын

    Funny thing about Antarctica is it will be warmer there than where I live when I go. So it will be a nice break from my winter going during Antarctica's summer haha

  • @lifebylinda

    @lifebylinda

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha that's quite the paradox but a fun way to spend your winter I'd say 😄

  • @rebeccaringler1265
    @rebeccaringler12654 жыл бұрын

    It's beautiful.

  • @pawanshaema6030
    @pawanshaema60305 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE YOUR WORK DEAR. and thanks for visiting untouched place and making vlogs . I really love you Keep Going Love From India

  • @lifebylinda

    @lifebylinda

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the support :) I appreciate it x

  • @pawanshaema6030

    @pawanshaema6030

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@lifebylinda Sorry to Bother You try to more untouched country Love You Dear...

  • @RaineManalacChin
    @RaineManalacChin2 жыл бұрын

    What month did you visit? and what ship did you go on?

  • @antjetautkus5506
    @antjetautkus5506 Жыл бұрын

    😘 Thx for sharing

  • @ScooterPoot
    @ScooterPoot4 жыл бұрын

    I have 2 major reasons to go to Antarctica! Exterestrial technology and Old civilization ruins!

  • @enocquezado8550

    @enocquezado8550

    4 жыл бұрын

    You saw it there?

  • @EbefrenRevo

    @EbefrenRevo

    3 жыл бұрын

    That or horrific creatures from eon pasts. Like in the "Montains of Madness".

  • @qq84

    @qq84

    3 жыл бұрын

    You aren´t allowed to independently explore Antarctica, so you won´t see them.

  • @arturkvieira

    @arturkvieira

    2 жыл бұрын

    Indeed!

  • @bremeartic8650

    @bremeartic8650

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@qq84 Exactly.. But we know tho. Plus the PORTALS!

  • @javierramirez4722
    @javierramirez4722 Жыл бұрын

    You should visit that ancien city found in antartica by ...CHILE EXPLORERS... the one the pentagon took over forbiding anyone to get near that area if you can

  • @1389ann
    @1389ann5 жыл бұрын

    Eye opening video! Loved all the footage too. I agree more care should be applied to the rest of the world too!

  • @denzilreubendsouza6721
    @denzilreubendsouza67212 жыл бұрын

    Wow

  • @Sushi2735
    @Sushi2735 Жыл бұрын

    Nah, the very last place on the earth I’d want to go! I already know I wouldn’t like it. I’m an introvert too and this does NOT look fun. Im so happy you lived through it all. I do enjoy lectures! I love to learn, just not with a mass of strangers. I love dogs, cats, a a few people. Definitely not cruise material!

  • @JesseStLouis
    @JesseStLouis5 жыл бұрын

    Such awesome footage!

  • @lifebylinda

    @lifebylinda

    5 жыл бұрын

    honestly such life changing moments... you need to go!

  • @masomhossain4556
    @masomhossain45565 жыл бұрын

    Good job... I wish you all of success...

  • @lifebylinda

    @lifebylinda

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @thisgarbageiscoralgable.88
    @thisgarbageiscoralgable.8811 ай бұрын

    Go anyway. 😎

  • @thecatlady13
    @thecatlady133 жыл бұрын

    Now what would happen if they flipped ur boat?

  • @mariedaloia6571
    @mariedaloia6571 Жыл бұрын

    I read this week that two passengers with Quark Expeditions died in Antarctica during a Zodiac excursion. They haven't released specifically what happened though. I wonder how they will address this in the future. Apparently the zodiac overturned. It had 6 passengers aboard and 2 crew. Two passengers died.

  • @nicholaslawrence84

    @nicholaslawrence84

    Жыл бұрын

    The Viking Polaris also has a fatality now from a wave penetrating into indoor areas, plus several others with injuries.

  • @nicholaslawrence84

    @nicholaslawrence84

    Жыл бұрын

    They already had a bladder on a Zodiak burst and a woman had a severe leg fracture, so they were rushing back to land in a storm

  • @mariedaloia6571

    @mariedaloia6571

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nicholaslawrence84 yes I saw this too. Terrible news. It all makes me rather more nervous for my forthcoming trip.

  • @ginnielogan1834
    @ginnielogan18344 жыл бұрын

    Please do Antarctica on a budget video...

  • @lifebylinda

    @lifebylinda

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ginnie, I did :) it's on my channel

  • @emerson6779
    @emerson67794 жыл бұрын

    did u get to keep your Parka?

  • @lifebylinda

    @lifebylinda

    4 жыл бұрын

    No, that would have been a great souvenir! I think some of the expeditions do that though

  • @rubyslipper3097

    @rubyslipper3097

    4 жыл бұрын

    Go with Quark and yes you do get to keep your parka.

  • @timl5970

    @timl5970

    2 жыл бұрын

    Viking also lets you keep your parka.

  • @LovelornLoveThorns
    @LovelornLoveThorns4 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Do the whales never attempt to go at the boats? You were in what looks like such a small boat that I’m surprised they didn’t attack!

  • @lifebylinda

    @lifebylinda

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not at all! They don't attack, and actually they are always very conscious of where we were :)

  • @freeagent8225
    @freeagent82252 ай бұрын

    What language is spoken there ?

  • @ronaldelijah3988
    @ronaldelijah39883 жыл бұрын

    Admiral Byrd didn't find Antarctica you found the end of the Earth shortly after that operation Fishbowl began

  • @ronaldelijah3988
    @ronaldelijah39883 жыл бұрын

    Who tells you not to go somewhere

  • @RealMysticalMan
    @RealMysticalMan2 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if you get a passport stamp

  • @dmmchugh3714
    @dmmchugh37143 жыл бұрын

    Is there any concern over whales capsizing the zodiacs?

  • @lifebylinda

    @lifebylinda

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not at all...they're very aware of the zodiaks and us, soeven if they come close, they know exactly what they are doing and don't have any malintent

  • @wingedbull1257
    @wingedbull12572 жыл бұрын

    You are in Freaking ANTARCTICA, what did you expect.

  • @erictraveltea
    @erictraveltea Жыл бұрын

    hello the antartica is very expensive but is the most amazing experience in yours life because the people dont have money for this trips in my case I am going to pay to antartic tour i LIVE in punta arenas chile is my final trip in my life I ve travelled around the world the antartic is my final continent that I should go to antartic . I am going to go to antartic in hurtigruten expeditions in 2025 the price is cheap in comparation the others ships jajaja 8.000 usd i can pay this price , the other prices is very crazy expensive jaja 20.000 usd noooo i prefer save this money for my home.

  • @user-nr3sd4dg3y
    @user-nr3sd4dg3y3 жыл бұрын

    Well I actually wanna go there to start a new country

  • @chev0225
    @chev02253 жыл бұрын

    What would have made that whale clip any better is if they had gotten close enough to touch one

  • @lifebylinda

    @lifebylinda

    3 жыл бұрын

    They actually got that close to another zodiac but obviously you're not allowed to touch them :)

  • @isaias630
    @isaias6302 жыл бұрын

    Seen more Whales in Cabo Mexico than this video… 🙁

  • @_schonwald
    @_schonwald3 жыл бұрын

    No. 1: because it’s it’s the last pristine environment on the planet and we shouldn’t allow polluting and defecating cruise ships into it?

  • @tvpier39docent
    @tvpier39docent5 ай бұрын

    sighs; it's cold, the weather might alter your experience, you are surrounded by other people, and wildlife behaves naturally (instead of predictably, they way they appear to you in a Zoo)? These 4 reasons are exactly the same whether you are trying to decide to go to a movie or play, attend a ballgame, visit a museum, go on a hike in the nearby woods, and even taking the day off from work to do some yard-work. Sadly naive, the fact is that anyone even considering a trip like this, regardless of the specific locale, faces the exact same decision-matrix. It's called "adventure tourism" for a reason. If any of these ostensible reasons give you pause about taking such a trip...I say listen to them since those feeble reservations mean that the trip is not for you. Stay at home and watch KZread videos instead. Then ponder your own inability to deal with the unpredictability inherent to the world we live in when your internet connection goes down for a few days because your ISP just went bankrupt or your spouse forgot to pay that month's cable bill! 🙄🤔😔

  • @bennysbandits4369
    @bennysbandits43693 жыл бұрын

    Was there any flat earthers sneaking about 😳

  • @freeagent8225
    @freeagent82252 ай бұрын

    Greenland is much better as it has people.

  • @MWG38
    @MWG38 Жыл бұрын

    You remove your gloves just to show how much cold it is,it's not a reason for someone not to visit Antartcica. It's the best place ever to see in your lifetime. The better the more expensive, but i wouldn't care about it

  • @johnnyanderson3287
    @johnnyanderson3287 Жыл бұрын

    What? You mean I won’t be able to kill a penguin and put it on a grill??? 😂

  • @qq84
    @qq843 жыл бұрын

    5fth reason: You would see that there is an indestructible dome above us and it will destroy your world view... if you would be allowed to explore the area independently. 4:44 cell phone videos don´t have standard play, never had. ...but it shows "SP" in the "cell phone video" for some reason. 7:21 "needs to be regulated" - no independent travel/exploration is allowed. ... since 1959, where no government had any alleged concerns about the environment. 7:25 thank you for my daily NLP-brainwashing.

  • @arturkvieira

    @arturkvieira

    2 жыл бұрын

    This

  • @maco1713
    @maco17133 жыл бұрын

    I'm really dissapointed by people like Linda...😐

  • @paulascott5701
    @paulascott57012 жыл бұрын

    You accent....California? You may want to try speaking in a slightly higher register, it may lift your voice above the vocal fry.

  • @wallacemays4842
    @wallacemays48425 ай бұрын

    I won't take her 😞😔😔, advice, bad advice, she is negative, I would still go. People like her are toxic.

  • @michalwysoki9433
    @michalwysoki94336 ай бұрын

    Decent footage, but such a stupid, clickbait title…

  • @ronaldelijah3988
    @ronaldelijah39883 жыл бұрын

    Number one reason it doesn't exist the Earth is flat