Antarctica is like no other place on earth. Far, far away from any civilization, we found dramatic snow-covered peaks, floating icebergs of all shapes and sizes, thousands and thousands of comical penguins, and quiet serenity. It was well worth the long trip there, which involved flying to the southern tip of South America and then cruising for two full days on rough, open seas across the Drake Passage.

See our itinerary for details on our travels. Plus, follow the paw prints to see photos from our trip: