Antarctica is the darkest and coldest place on Earth, so you might assume that there’s not a whole lot of wildlife around – Wrong!

Antarctica is bursting with animals: Think penguins, seals and whales (and a whole lotta birds…). See ‘em in action:

I thought Antarctica was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but instead of being satisfied with my 11-day expedition, it only whetted my appetite for more — more natural beauty, more immensity, more white light.

These photos are the reason why I’ll be visiting Antarctica again:

As campers we couldn’t have been luckier. We were the first expedition ship out this Antarctic season and the first boat to reach the continent. And then we got to camp on the continent – a rare treat!

Check out the videos of this unforgettable experience!