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Welcome to another planet. Its name is Antarctica, and it's not so far from where you live. Feel the salty spritz of the sea from the smack of a nearby whale tail, be dwarfed by white mountains and deafened by chattering penguin colonies, sail inside a restless volcano - you'll wonder who the genius was who thought up Antarctica.
Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Antarctica Travel Guide:
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Gape at the icebergs looming over your ship, stand awestruck in the midst of a teeming penguin colony, or glimpse a minke whale surfacing next to your Zodiac – Antarctica will astound and transform you. Written by authors with intimate knowledge of the region, this bestselling guide is your essential companion to The Ice. GET THE INSIDE SCOOP – loads of specialist contributions by experts in Antarctica's history, ecology and scientific research GO WILD – know your albatross from your snow petrel with our comprehensive wildlife section GET THERE – choose the best tour, expedition or flyover with our detailed transportation chapter FIND YOUR WAY – 52 detailed maps to help you keep your bearings TALK THE TALK – handy glossary of unique Antarctic slang and terminology
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