Voyage to Antarctica
This was my first voyage to Antarctica in 1997. It was from Hobart in Tasmania to the Ross Sea which takes you well below the Antarctic Circle to a region of continual daylight within 700 miles of the South Pole.
THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO NEW ZEALAND !
Que vous ayez déjà fait du stop ou pas, vous devriez être surpris par mes aventures racontées ci dessus ! dites moi si vous avez aussi eu des aventure de la sorte. J'espere vous avoir fait sourire ou même rire !
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Epic Adventure Part 7 - Made From New Zealand
Follow Luke Nicholas from Epic beer brewery as he travels to the United Kingdom to brew a batch of his Pale Ale.
Highlights of New Zealand
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QE2 Cruise to England
New York to England with friend. A man's life story.
Air New Zealand's FLIGHT ENGINEERS Barry O'Connor & Gary Sommerville retired on 10 January 1991
Thursday 10 January 1991 was possibly the most epic day of their Flight Engineering careers for Barry O’Connor and Gary Sommerville.
Having completed their retirement flight with Air New Zealand, onboard Boeing B747-219 ZK-NZX, Flight NZ 34 NRT-AKL, an unforgettable celebration party followed at Barry’s home.
(Sadly Barry’s wife Ricki had passed away on 30 October 1990)
As can be observed in this video, a vast number of Barry and Gary’s good friends were able to attend
This Youtube video becomes an enduring archive of this event.
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United Kingdom to Portugal - Road trip.
Road trip from Exeter, UK to Lisbon, Portugal.
Spirit of Salcombe Adventures | The Highlights
The Spirit of Salcombe Adventures takes Salcombe Gin’s co-founders Angus and Howard on a journey from Salcombe to The Solent over the course of 8 days in a custom-made rib, courtesy of Ribeye Boats. Along the way they do a series of events and activities with some of our favourite partners in Salcombe, Dartmouth, Torquay, Babbacombe, the River Exe, Lyme Regis, Sandbanks and finally the Solent.
With a beautiful Bentley from HR Owen Specialist Cars following them on land, they popped in to see so many friends along the way including; Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa, South Sands Hotel, Royal Dart Yacht Club, Dart Marina Hotel and Spa, Cary Arms, River Exe Cafe, HIX Oyster & Fish House, Rick Stein, Sandbanks, Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa and finally the iconic No Mans Fort by Solent Forts. Along the way they also found time to do some wakeboarding with Exewake, a little paddleboarding, kitesurfing and cocktail making along the way.
Departure of Shackleton's British Antarctic Expedition, Departure from Lyttelton, New Zealand, 1908
Shackleton departs from Lyttleton New Zealand in 1908 for Antarctica. Silent footage.
This footage was shot by Government cameraman James McDonald.
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Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, born 15 February 1874, was a polar explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic, and one of the principal figures of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. His first experience of the polar regions was as third officer on Captain Robert Falcon Scott's Discovery Expedition, 1901--04, from which he was sent home early on health grounds. Determined to make amends for this perceived personal failure, he returned to Antarctica in 1908 as leader of the Nimrod Expedition.
On 1 January 1908, Nimrod sailed for the Antarctic from Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch. Shackleton's original plans had envisaged using the old Discovery base in McMurdo Sound to launch his attempts on the South Pole and South Magnetic Pole. To conserve coal, the ship was towed 1,650 miles (2,655 km) by the steamer Koonya to the Antarctic ice, after Shackleton had persuaded the New Zealand government and the Union Steamship Company to share the cost. Nimrod arrived at McMurdo Sound on 29 January. Shackleton and three companions (Frank Wild, Eric Marshall and Jameson Adams) reached a new Farthest South latitude of 88° 23′ S, a point only 112 miles (180 km) from the Pole. En route the South Pole party discovered the Beardmore Glacier, (named after Shackleton's patron) and became the first persons to see and travel on the South Polar Plateau. Their return journey to McMurdo Sound was a race against starvation, on half-rations for much of the way. At one point, Shackleton gave his one biscuit allotted for the day to the ailing Wild, who wrote in his diary: All the money that was ever minted would not have bought that biscuit and the remembrance of that sacrifice will never leave me. They arrived at Hut Point just in time to catch the ship.
The expedition's other main accomplishments included the first ascent of Mount Erebus, and the discovery of the approximate location of the South Magnetic Pole, reached on 16 January 1909 by Edgeworth David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay. Shackleton returned to the United Kingdom as a hero, and soon afterwards published his expedition account, Heart of the Antarctic
The film footage here was taken by the official Government photographer, James McDonald.
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Wellington Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
Wellington – Welcome to the southernmost capital city in the entire world. Trust us it’s well worth the trip! Check out the top spots in the city, here.
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New Zealand is known as the “Land of the Long White Cloud” to its native Maori people, and #Wellington is its cultural, political, and culinary capital. This compact city is trendy, creative, and begging to be explored.
A Wellington #vacation is diverse; fresh ocean winds blow off the Cook Strait and invite you to kayak in the harbor or explore the beach. The city center is replete with street art and museums and imbued with creativity. Take a walking #tour of the area and observe the eclectic architecture, including the Parliament building and its beehive-shaped executive wing.
Ride a historic Wellington cable car from Lambton Quay to the Botanic Garden. For a look at the history of this South Pacific capital, go to Te Papa National Museum, which outlines the country’s cultural heritage.
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Anna McNuff: Adventure Queen
Anna is a British born adventurer, speaker and writer. Join her to hear stories from her epic 1,911 mile run the length of New Zealand. Here's some more info about Anna, from Anna herself:
Once upon a time I represented Great Britain at rowing, but after ‘retiring’ in my mid twenties, I began darting around the world on the hunt for new and exciting endurance challenges.
The daughter of two Olympians, I was fortunate enough to grow up in a family passionate about sport and the great outdoors. I’m now on a mission to give a little of that back. To help children gain access to the same sporting opportunities that I had as a youngster, and to use adventure as a platform to inspire and enable kids to get outside, and get exploring.
CHALLENGES
In 2013 I wheeled my way, solo and unassisted, 11,000 miles through each and every state of the USA. Visiting schools along the route and raising £11,000 for Global Charity Right To Play.
For 2015 I switched to a simpler mode of transport and spent 5 and 1/2 months running 1,911 miles along New Zealand’s Te Araroa trail. Unsupported and with all my worldly possessions in a 14kg backpack, I visited local schools en route and raised £7,000 – to give kids in the UK and NZ a shot at adventures of their very own. It was quite the journey!
Southern Discoveries Spirit of Queenstown Scenic Cruise
Discover hidden treasures on Queenstown’s longest cruise. Sit back, relax and join us aboard Spirit of Queenstown for an epic voyage of discovery around magnificent Lake Wakatipu. We go further than any other cruise to reveal secluded bays, historic landmarks and spectacular views, accompanied by our skipper’s fun and fascinating commentary.
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Family Has Been Sailing Around The World Non-Stop For 9 Years
The Gifford family left their home in Washington in 2008 to sail around the world. They have not stopped since. We met up with them in the summer of 2016 in Noank, Connecticut to learn their story and to see how they all live on a 47-foot sailboat.
Follow the Giffords on their journey.
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Providence Passage, Lymington to Barry
A little video of our passage of the South East Wales boat back to her home port of Barry after a refit at Lymington
15 Things to do in Oxford Travel Guide | Day Trip from London, England
Join us as we take a day trip from London, England to Oxford showcasing some of the top attractions and things to do in Oxford for those just visiting for the day. We cover Oxford University, colleges, botanical gardens and castles just to name a few while enjoying some classic pub food and afternoon tea.
15 Things to do in Oxford City Tour | England Travel Guide:
Intro - 00:01
1) Bus ride from London to Oxford - 00:30
2) Pub food in Oxford (Fish and Chips and Apple Crumble) - 02:19
3) Shopping in Oxford - 05:02
4) Visiting the University of Oxford in Oxford, England - 05:42
5) Trinity College, Oxford - 06:04
6) Radcliffe College and Bodleain Library - 06:58
7) University Church of St Mary the Virgin - 07:06
8) Christchurch Meadow Walk - xxx
9) Punting in Oxford - 07:50
10) University of Oxford Botanic Garden - 08:31
11) Afternoon Tea with scones - 09:30
12) Bridge of Sighs in Oxford - 11:20
13) Eating fudge - 11:34
14) Oxford Castle - 12:43
15) Ashmolean Museum - 13:19
Outro - 13:44
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Our visit Oxford travel guide covers some of the top attractions including a food guide, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day including visiting castles, colleges, museums and the university. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Oxford tourism brochure, Oxford itinerary or Oxford, England city tour.
15 Things to do in Oxford Travel Guide | Day Trip from London, England video transcript:
Good morning here in London. Today we are taking a day trip. Yes, we sure are. And we're heading off to Oxford. I mean this is obviously a destination that is quite famous. The most famous University in the world.
It is not far from London. So it is a day trip. We're really excited. We're going to film a travel guide to Oxford.
A couple of tips to keep in mind if you're traveling by bus. It is usually cheaper if you book in advance. Also, we noticed that weekdays were cheaper than weekends so we are going on a Friday today and got a good deal.
We made it. We have arrived and that was an awesome trip. We got to see London and the countryside.
Food always comes first. We're about food always. We cannot go sightseeing without a bite of food. We found a pub that is nice and cozy. We're right in the corner and this place apparently specializes in fish and chips.
The University of Oxford has no known foundation date but teaching of some form has taken place here since the year 1096 making it the oldest University in the English speaking world. Today the University is made up for 38 self-governing colleges a few of which are open to visitors.
So one of the things you can do when you visit Oxford is go around and tour the different colleges. We paid two pounds and now we're inside Trinity College.
Trinity College was founded in 1555 and it’s one of the smallest colleges in Oxford admitted just over 400 students. This college has produced some noteworthy figures, including a few prime ministers.
We also saw had a quick glance at Radcliffe College and the Bodleain Library, before continuing on to the University Church.
This is the oldest Botanic Garden in Great Britain and it was originally founded as a medicinal garden. The Garden was also frequently visited by Lewis Carroll, an Oxford mathematics professor, and the gardens were a source of inspiration for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Oxford Castle is a partly ruined Norman castle dating back to Medieval times. During the 18th century it housed the local prison, but today those same walls are home to a hotel.
So I think that is a wrap for our day trip to Oxford. Time to catch our bus. We're tired but we've done the main things we wanted to do. I hope you guys enjoyed this travel guide to Oxford and that it gives you a good idea of how you can kind of explore the city on a day trip from London. If you can come for longer because we wish we had 2 or 3 days here.
This is part of our Travel in England video series showcasing British food, British culture and British cuisine.
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Wellington - City Video Guide
Wellington is the political, cultural and culinary capital of Aotearoa as the Māori call New Zealand. The compact city spills out of the mountains and overlooks Cook Strait.
In the world's southernmost capital fresh ocean winds seem to bring in waves of creativity. Civic Square is an eclectic mix of artworks and houses the elegant Town Hall, while Cuba Street is the place to go for shopping. The waterfront is dotted with craft beer bars and restaurants.
The country's cultural heritage is explained in the beloved Te Papa National Museum. Other good museums in Wellington are the Carter Observatory and the Museum of Wellington City and Sea. On the Miramar Peninsula, the Weta Workshop shows paraphernalia of famous Sir Peter Jackson movies, including Lord of the Rings and King Kong.
In Wellington's city center stand the neoclassical Parliament House and it executive wing, called the Beehive. From Lambton Quay, the iconic Wellington Cable Car leads to the Botanic Garden. Shuttle buses drop visitors off at Zealandia, a reserve for the region's unique flora and fauna.
Kia ora! Let Wellington be your stepping stone to both the North Island and the South Island of New Zealand.
Antarctica: Ready for winter. Antarctic winter is coming: research crews prepare Russia’s stations
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Antarctica is key to understanding our world because it is so deeply interconnected with the Earth’s climate and oceans. Geological sampling on this frozen continent provides insight into climate changes over the past million years, allowing scientists to study global warming in a historical context.
Russia has been at the forefront of Antarctic exploration for almost two centuries. Since the First Russian Antarctic Expedition in 1820, led by F. F. Bellingshausen and M.P. Lazarev, its scientists have made significant contributions to the investigation and especially the mapping of Antarctica. From that time on, extensive research has been carried out, first by several Soviet and then Russian institutions, and the country now maintains five permanent southern polar stations.
The trouble is that, despite advances in modern transport, the only reliable means of reaching the world’s southernmost continent is by sea. The diesel-electric scientific research vessel, “Academic Fyodorov” was almost made for the job and this time, Russia’s polar research fleet flagship is on a mission to visit two year-round Antarctic stations, “Progress” and “Novolazarevskaya”.
“Fyodorov”, the only scientific ship able to reach Antarctica without an ice-breaker convoy, has been through thick and thin over the years and so has its crew! The most established member is 86-year-old, Arnold Budretsky, a polar exploration pioneer. There was nothing but ice and stone before he and his fellow explorers first landed on that frozen desert. Arnold himself has taken charge of opening 10 Antarctic stations, and has an impressive reserve of knowledge and experience to pass on to the next generation of explorers.
Antarctica is notorious for its unpredictable weather and harsh climate and at sea, the explorers have only themselves to rely on, there are no other vessels for hundreds of miles and nothing but icebergs for company. Just getting to Antarctica takes 6 months, a challenge on its own.
There is much for newcomers to learn before settling in as a real part of this small crew: managing food storage for example, and a curious way to keep eggs fresh! People from all walks of life are eager to embark on this voyage to experience the difficulties that research station life entails, which include 24-hour shifts.
The hardship makes Antarctica the ultimate survival test. For many though, the severe but beautiful environment becomes almost addictive, so much so that for many, it feels like home.
The diesel-electric ice ship Akademik Fyodorov travels to Antarctica, where two of Russia's research stations will receive enough supplies to last them until next summer as winter quickly approaches.
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Expedition Antarctica - EP02 Sailing to Antarctica
In the second episode of the Mammut web series Expedition Antarctica the team arrives in Patagonia, ready for their skiing and ice climbing adventure. But first, they need to sail across the infamous Drake Passage.