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Antarctica isn’t for the faint of heart. The icy and remote landscape isn’t a classic vacation destination, but for a few thrill seekers and persistent scientists, a trip to the Antarctic is a dream come true. In the five stories below, we highlight solo treks to the South Pole, the sled dogs who help humans […]
As weary winter travelers make their way back from holiday destinations, or put the decorations away and prepare their spaces for the year ahead, we reflect on stories of homecoming. From Antarctic researchers racing the clock to Indigenous peoples and ponies reuniting, these stories are about coming home — or what makes home homey in […]