Welcome

We learned a bit about Yugoslavia in school; we read about Tito's "benevolent" dictatorship; and we were aware of the fighting there in the 1990s. But we had very little understanding of the Yugoslavian people and their diverse cultures. This trip allowed to get a glimpse of the past and present issues for these new countries.

Steven has always been fascinated by Antarctica and the extreme conditions it brings to mind. A place on earth where humans were never meant to be. The cycle of life is striped to the bare minimum; the food chain is plain to see; the balance of give and take are fragile; every piece essential to the other.

OAT's White Wilderness offered a perfect chance to fulfill the dream. Their Antarctic program begins with a medical check-up to limit health risks in one of the most remote locales on our planet. Then there's the clothing and photography checklist to assemble: warm socks, waterproof pants, base-layers, parkas, etc.