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Book a Flight to Antarctica

Watch this Reuters video showing the first ever passenger flight to Antarctica. When the passengers landed in Antarctica the temperature was just 1 degrees Fahrenheit, but now virtually anyone can visit the antarctic tundra.


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Book a Flight to Antarctica (1:24)

Watch this Reuters video showing the first ever passenger flight to Antarctica. When the passengers landed in Antarctica the temperature was just 1 degrees Fahrenheit, but now virtually anyone can visit the antarctic tundra.

Medical Tourism in Costa Rica (1:12)

Watch this video about medical tourism in Costa Rica. Tourists are traveling to Costa Rica, not only for vacation, but also for medical treatment. See how the medical tourism industry works in this video from Reuters.

Ben Saunders Talks About Arctic Safaris (18:49)

Watch this video about arctic safaris on HowStuffWorks. Arctic Explorer Ben Saunders recounts his solo journey to the North Pole and explains three things people should know before skiing to the North Pole. Learn about skiing on arctic safaris in... More »

Eco-Travelers Trek from North to South Pole (1:06)

Watch this video about two eco-travelers who are trying to go from the North Pole to the South Pole using only eco-travel means on HowStuffWorks. In an effort to raise awareness about continued global warming concerns, Britons James Hooper and Rob... More »

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