PLanning your Polar adventure, and considering adding South Georgia and the Falklands to your itinerary? Listen to this episiode first with special guest Josua Peck...a polar expedition guide and native to the Falkland Islands. We'll break down each part of the season and explain how they differ from one another.

As many of you know, Co-host Nikki was a guest onboard the M/V Hondius during the Hantavirus voyage. At the time of recording this episode, Nikki had just arrived at the quarantine facility in Nebraska and we will dicuss her time onboard, clear up come false information and rumors, as well as see how Nikki is doing.

Next up on the Polar Planning Roadmap, is how to choose the right company. It's a factore that needs to be taken into consideration, but may not be as important as you may think. In this episode, we talk about which company might be right for you.

Without a doubt, the most overwhelming stage in planning your Antarctic adventure is choosing the right itinerary. While it may seem overly complicated...it's actually much less confusing than it appears. In this episode we break down all the different itinterary and simplify them for you.

When you're plannning your trip to Antarctica, you're probably wondering if you should book with a travel agent, or book directly with the company. In this episode we explain the differences and the benefits!

Are you in the planning stages of booking your trip to Antarctica, and not sure if it's worth hopping on a deal now, or waiting until last minute? Don't worry, we will break down the advantages and disadvantages to both.

One of the biggest decisions when planning a trip to Antarctica is whether to include South Georgia in your itinerary. It adds time, increases cost, and turns a standard expedition into a much bigger commitment, which leaves many travelers asking the same question. Is it actually worth it?

In this episode, we break down the real differences between Antarctica-only trips and those that include South Georgia. We cover cost, trip length, wildlife, and overall experience so you can decide what makes the most sense for you.

By the end, you’ll have a clear answer to the question: Is South Georgia worth it?

Are you planning a trip to Antarctica, and not sure when to go? This episode of the Drake Shake will break down each part of the Antarctica season which runs from November to March. You'll find out all the differences in wildlife viewings, the changes in weather, landscape and so much more! We'll also clear up so misconceptions and myths that we hear day after day that simply aren't true!