EN: So grateful for the opportunity to attend the Expedition Leadership Course in Copenhagen with Nivation, for Polar Latitudes Expeditions. Three intensive days of invaluable input and hands-on exercises — from situational leadership theory and Adair’s model of Action-Centered Leadership to risk assessment, conflict resolution, and „silent friends“. Looking forward to getting back onboard in…
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EN: The Polar Tourism Guide Association (PTGA) regularly publishes a newsletter to keep its members up to date, sharing experiences, new insights, tips, and tricks. At the end, there’s typically a casual interview with a member of the expedition cruise industry and PTGA. This month, it was my turn — and I thought, why not…
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EN: I needed a few days to sift through my feelings after reading an article about former expedition guides who left the industry because of a moral dilemma — loving Antarctica while being part of an industry that negatively impacts it at the same time. I 100% understand that feeling, and I haven’t found the…
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EN: The British Isles might not be the first place that comes to mind for unforgettable wildlife encounters, but they surprise me in the most beautiful ways every time I have the privilege of guiding visitors here. Having guided puffin tours in Iceland, I thought I knew puffins well. Yet on the island of Lunga…
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DE: Letzte Woche war es wieder soweit – ich durfte die Paul-Gerhardt-Schule in Mettingen besuchen und den Viertklässlern einen Vortrag über die faszinierenden Welt der Wale, Delfine und Tümmler halten. Gemeinsam haben wir einiges entdeckt: Warum man all diese Tiere eigentlich ganz einfach in Bartenwale und Zahnwale einteilen kann – denn am Ende sind sie…
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EN: In 2015, I was working as a biologist and whale watching guide in Iceland. One afternoon, out on Faxaflói near Reykjavík, I was scanning the water for humpbacks, minkes, and white-beaked dolphins. Instead, what came into view were two dead fin whales, roped to the side of a whaling vessel heading for the processing…
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EN: Last week I had the privilege of attending the 2026 Polar Field Staff Conference, organised by the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators and the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators in association with the Polar Tourism Guides Association. Over four days, we dived deep into topics that sit at the heart of what…
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EN: Reflecting on the first half of the Antarctic season, especially in light of everything that has been unfolding globally over the past days, weeks, and months. Being surrounded by ice, wildlife, and a landscape that still feels largely untouched by humans is both exhilarating and grounding. It brings a sense of pure joy, while…
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Es ist wieder soweit!Nächsten Samstag lade ich euch herzlich zu einem Vortrag über mein Herzensthema ein: die faszinierende Tierwelt der Antarktis. Gemeinsam entdecken wir die Geheimnisse von🐧Pinguinen, 🦭 Robben und 🐋 Walen – und erfahren, warum dieser entlegene Kontinent mehr mit unserem Alltag zu tun hat, als man denkt. 📅 Wann: Samstag, 13. Dezember, um…
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EN: 🌊 What an unforgettable start to the Antarctic season! 🐋 For the first time in 8 years, I began my journey to Antarctica from Puerto Madryn, Argentina. At this time of year, the coastal waters of this region come alive as Southern Right Whales gather to breed. I hoped for a glimpse of these…
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