GRIOTS REPUBLIC - AN URBAN BLACK TRAVEL MAG - DECEMBER 2016

As a frequent traveler and avid bucket-lister,
it was always a goal of
mine to visit all seven continents
of the world, which I accomplished this
past May! As I started planning and researching
my trip to Antarctica; however,
I realized very few people I knew had
ever been there. In fact, according to
statistics from Iaato and Index Mundi,
less than 1% of the world’s population
will ever visit this wild, remote frontier!
From the people who said, “Bring me
back a t-shirt from the Hard Rock
Café!” to the people who said, “Get me
a souvenir cup from Starbucks!” to the
people who asked, “What hotel did you
book?” – it was clear to me that general
knowledge is lacking and there are
many misconceptions surrounding this
largely unexplored continent. The following
tips will not only help you understand
more about this mysterious
continent, but plan your own potential
journey to the land of penguins, seals,
whales, and glaciers!
RECONSIDER
Antarctica is not for everyone! If you
don’t like: nature or animals; cold, dry
weather; cruises; long cruises; if you