The Polar Obsession
Exploring the Frozen Frontiers of the Arctic and Antarctic
Through storytelling, travel guides, and educational resources, The Polar Obsession offers a window into the frozen polar regions, two of the last frontiers of Earth exploration. Discover the wonders of Antarctica and the Arctic through our comprehensive insights and firsthand accounts.
Antarctica
From the incredible Antarctic Peninsula to the vast, unexplored interior - experience one of the harshest environments on Earth through our immersive guides. Discover Antarctic wildlife encounters, working at research stations, cruise adventures, insider exploration history and more...
The Arctic
Stretching across the northern latitudes, the Arctic represents the planet's last great frozen frontier. Immerse yourself in this sublime, changing landscape through our guides covering indigenous cultures, legendary expeditions, Northern Lights fantasies and more...
Polar News and Research
Updates from the ends of the Earth - from paradigm-shifting Antarctic climate findings to indigenous Arctic community resilience, spaceflight research,glaciology studies and more...
Sustainable Tourism
Practice responsible travel practices in the pristine polar wilderness to ensure this unique environment is preserved for future generations. Read about eco-friendly expedition options, conservation efforts, minimizing your footprint, and more...
Auroras
Few sights on the planet match the supernatural beauty of the northern and southern auroras. Let our guides show you the best auroral tours, photography hacks and astronomy behind nature's greatest light show...
The Antarctica Archives
Survive, Adapt, Embrace the Absurd – Get an inside look into the daily realities of living and working at the bottom of the world through our unique archive of posts inspired by stickers from those who live and work at McMurdo Station.
Featured Posts:
Discover how McMurdo Station in Antarctica offers unique opportunities for rapid career changes and skill development in one of the world's most extreme environments.
Discover the reality of life in Antarctica, one of the harshest environments on Earth. Learn about the weather, wildlife, and resilience of those who live there.