Explorer’s Handbook
Everything you need to plan your adventure – your go-to guide, ready with all the info you need to make your expedition a reality!
Destination micro guides
Svalbard Micro Guide
Svalbard Micro Guide
The ultimate micro guide to help plan your expedition to Svalbard.
Greenland Micro Guide
Greenland Micro Guide
The ultimate micro guide to help plan your expedition to Greenland.
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Wildlife and nature micro guides
A Guide to Arctic Wildlife Watching
A Guide to Arctic Wildlife Watching
The Secret Atlas guide to Arctic wildlife observation.
Animals of Greenland
Animals of Greenland
There are plenty of animals to spot during your Expedition Micro Cruise to Greenland...
Animals of South Georgia
Animals of South Georgia
What animals can you see on an Expedition Micro Cruise to South Georgia?
Animals in Antarctica | What Animals Call the Antarctic Home?
Animals in Antarctica | What Animals Call the Antarctic Home?
What animals can you spot during an Expedition Micro Cruise to Antarctica?
21 Animals to See in Svalbard
21 Animals to See in Svalbard
A taste of the animals you can spot on an Expedition Micro Cruise to Svalbard.
Whales of the Arctic | A Guide to Viewing Giants Around Svalbard and Greenland
Whales of the Arctic | A Guide to Viewing Giants Around Svalbard and Greenland
Meet the whales of the Arctic, from narwhals to bowheads. Learn how to spot them and where you’re most likely to encounter each species.
Antarctic Plants | Finding Vegetation in Antarctica
Antarctic Plants | Finding Vegetation in Antarctica
Explore Antarctica’s surprising greenery—home to just two flowering species, Antarctic hair grass and pearlwort, alongside mosses and lichens that cling to life in the world’s coldest desert. This fragile flora hints at dramatic ecosystem changes unfolding in the polar wild.
Flowers in Antarctica | How Climate Change Is Changing Antarctica’s Ecosystem
Flowers in Antarctica | How Climate Change Is Changing Antarctica’s Ecosystem
Remarkably resilient, Antarctica’s tiny blossoms—like the hardy pearlwort and Antarctic hair grass—burst into life in summer’s fleeting warmth, painting ice‑scapes with subtle hues. Discover how these unlikely pioneers survive and thrive at Earth’s coldest edge.
Culture and history micro guides
The History of Arctic Exploration | From Barentsz to the North Pole
The History of Arctic Exploration | From Barentsz to the North Pole
The Arctic has always held deep allure—cold, dangerous, and irresistible. For centuries, it lured explorers with its icy riddle of unreachable poles and elusive sea routes.
History of Antarctic Exploration | First Sightings to the Heroic Age
History of Antarctic Exploration | First Sightings to the Heroic Age
Trace the dramatic history of Antarctic exploration, from Cook’s icy voyages to the Heroic Age of Scott, Amundsen, and Shackleton. Follow their paths on your own journey south.
Greenlandic Inuit | History and Culture
Greenlandic Inuit | History and Culture
Discover the origins and enduring traditions of Greenland’s Indigenous people — from ancient Arctic migrations to a powerful cultural revival today.
Roald Amundsen | Conquering the North and South Poles
Roald Amundsen | Conquering the North and South Poles
Roald Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer whose legacy looms large across the history of exploration and the polar lands we explore at Secret Atlas.
Sir Ernest Shackleton | The Story of Endurance
Sir Ernest Shackleton | The Story of Endurance
Discover the extraordinary legacy of Sir Ernest Shackleton—Antarctica’s greatest survival story. From the crushing of the Endurance in the Weddell Sea to the heroic journey across South Georgia, his tale is one of courage, leadership, and resilience in the face of the unknown.
Photo micro guides
Photographing in the Arctic on an Expedition Micro Cruise
Photographing in the Arctic on an Expedition Micro Cruise
Expert tips on taking the best shots possible on your Secret Atlas adventure.
Northern Lights Photography Guide
Northern Lights Photography Guide
Photographer Virgil Reglioni tells us how to take the best northern lights photos.
Svalbard Photography Guide
Svalbard Photography Guide
Everything you need to know to embark on your photography expedition to Svalbard. From what to pack and where to spot wildlife!
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