Thursday, April 22, 2010

Falkland Islands wildlife cruise

Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands is situated in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is best known for the Falkland war between England and Argentina (Argentineans call them Islas Malvinas).

New Island Black-browed albatross
Coastline on New Island and Black-browed albatross on Steeple Jason
Photos by Allan Hansen.

Wildlife

The Falklands is home to an amazing number of wildlife. I would call them the Atlantic version of the Galapagos Islands. Species include penguins, albatrosses and the famous Johnny Rook Caracara.
Checkout Falkland Island wildlife checklist on Falklands Conservation homepage.

Travel route on Falkland Islands

Monday, September 7, 2009

Antarctica - Best value for your money

Looking for a trip to Antarctica? Looking for the best value for your money?

From photo-gallery of Penguin pictures
Zodiac, iceberg, penguins.
Zodiac cruise to Adelie penguins on iceberg.

Photo: Allan Hansen