I travelled to Antarctica and the wildlife was amazing - but the costly £10k trip included some dangerous surprises

I travelled to Antarctica and the wildlife was amazing - but the costly £10k trip included some dangerous surprises

For those with wealth, a trip to Antarctica has become a popular choice, but writer Paul Oswell warns that visiting can be anything but a holiday.

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