At Travel Focus Group, we know the best travel stories are the ones you experience.

The excitement, the unexpected moments, and the memories that stay with you long after you return home are what make travel so special. That’s why we love hearing from our clients and sharing their incredible adventures.

This time, we’re featuring Janice, who embarked on a life-changing journey to Antarctica.

ANTARCTICA by Janice M.

My life took a change when I lost my husband last year. I still wanted to travel. Where to? Might as well do the big one - Antarctica.

I needed help organising something this big, so with help from Kai at Travel Focus Group, a trip was planned.

I was going by myself, which I had never done before, and to a foreign country speaking Spanish, using American dollars, and with my Travel card and Visa card, I was prepared.

My choice of ship was Ocean Endeavour, with only 200 passengers, meaning two landings per day plus a single cabin.

The crew were from Intrepid and were marvellous. Passengers' ages ranged from 18 to 85 (me). Zodiac boarding was very careful, but getting dressed for those excursions was planned - thermals, ski pants, parkas, life jackets and big gumboots.

Antarctica was amazing. So much ice, lots of penguins, blue icebergs, interesting people, even a yacht.

The other sections of my trip were Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls.

What a beautiful capital of Argentina. Wide, tree-lined streets, old architecture, just so big!

I had a city tour and used a “hop-on, hop-off” bus and an essential Tango “night out.”

Iguazu Falls was spectacular. I saw it from both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides over two days.

There was lots of walking, but always another view of the falls. I was with a group of eight, and the guide kept us loosely together but not rushed.

On the Argentinian side, another option was the river trip, down 300 meters of stairs to a boat. What an exhilarating trip, but you get very wet.

Your Next Adventure?

Antarctica is often described as the last great frontier, a place of raw, untouched beauty. For Janice, it was a journey of discovery, resilience, and unforgettable sights. Whether you dream of following in her footsteps or have another incredible journey to share, we’d love to hear from you.

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