Nikki Noya chats with JetSet Correspondent Lisa Niver who recently visited Antarctica with Quark Expeditions. Quark Expeditions is a leading adventure travel company specializing in polar cruises to Antarctica. They offer small-ship expeditions with activities like kayaking, hiking, and even camping on the ice. Their fleet includes ice-strengthened vessels and luxury options with onboard experts, ensuring an immersive and educational experience. Trips typically depart from Ushuaia, Argentina, and cross the Drake Passage.

Lisa Niver

Lisa Niver is an award-winning travel expert who has explored 102 countries on six continents. This University of Pennsylvania graduate sailed across the seas for seven years with Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and Renaissance Cruises and spent three years backpacking across Asia. Discover her articles in publications from AARP: The Magazine and AAA Explorer to WIRED and Wharton Magazine, as well as her site WeSaidGoTravel.

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