Antarktis 2026 Reiseblog

Tag 18 – Ausflug nach Colonia del Sacramento

Heute war wieder ein aufregender – und auch schon unser letzter – Tag in Südamerika.

Wir sind um 07:30 Uhr mit der Fähre von Buenos Aires nach Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay gefahren. Die Überfahrt dauerte etwa eine Stunde, war aber mit etwas mehr Aufwand verbunden als erwartet. Da wir Argentinien verlassen und nach Uruguay einreisen mussten, mussten wir – ähnlich wie am Flughafen – durch die Immigration-Kontrollen. Am Ende ging aber alles recht schnell und reibungslos.

Plötzlich standen wir mitten in Colonia del Sacramento – natürlich bestens vorbereitet, was wir machen, wie der Wechselkurs ist und wohin wir gehen müssen 😂

Lustigerweise trafen wir direkt dort eine uns bekannte Antarktis-Reisende. Sie wusste, dass wir heute nach Uruguay fahren, fand die Idee super und dachte sich, dass sie uns vielleicht dort treffen könnte – und tatsächlich hat es geklappt!

Wir verbrachten dann gemeinsam Zeit, gingen frühstücken in ein sehr cooles Café und tauschten uns darüber aus, was wir in Colonia unternehmen möchten. Schließlich entschieden wir uns für einen Rundgang durch die Stadt bis zum Strand. Dort gingen wir gemeinsam ins Meer und stießen auf diesen coolen Tag an.

Sie musste danach wieder zurück zur Fähre nach Buenos Aires, während wir noch etwas länger am Strand blieben. Gegen 18:00 Uhr fuhren wir ebenfalls zurück nach Buenos Aires und ließen am Hotelpool den Tag – und damit auch unseren Urlaub – entspannt ausklingen.

Morgen geht es zurück nach Europa. Ein letztes Update folgt dann von der Heimreise aus dem Flugzeug.

Ein kleines Fazit zu Uruguay:

„Eigentlich ganz cool“ – der Ort erinnert ein wenig an ein italienisch-griechisch-kroatisches Dorf am Meer. Durch die Straßen weht eine angenehme Meeresbrise, es gibt kleine Cafés und Läden direkt am Wasser.

Wir sind sehr froh, dass wir diesen Ausflug gemacht haben. Man sollte jedoch bedenken, dass die Ein- und Ausreise auf beiden Seiten (🇦🇷🇺🇾) Zeit und etwas Aufwand in Anspruch nimmt.

Thank you Uruguay 🇺🇾

Day 17 – Bienvenidos Buenos Aires

After already being on the road for 17 days and starting to feel a bit tired from all the impressions and experiences, we decided to spend the morning relaxing by the pool in Buenos Aires.

In the afternoon, of course, we headed out to explore the city. What can I say… Buenos Aires is huge, full of people, and packed with unique neighborhoods and buildings that are completely different from those in Europe. Yes, of course, I know we’re in South America and not in Europe.

We spent the afternoon in the districts of Palermo, Retiro, and San Telmo. We had been told that San Telmo has a great food hall and a kind of street market, so we made our way through it and tried a bit of everything.

After that, we took an Uber to the “Obelisco” and then walked back to the hotel.

All in all, it was another really cool day. Tomorrow we’ll be heading out early, as we’re taking a ferry over to Uruguay.🇺🇾

Day 16 – Departure & Arrival in Buenos Aires

Today, we said goodbye to everyone during our final breakfast together and then disembarked.

Afterwards, we spent about two more hours in Ushuaia, took one last walk along the main street, and grabbed a coffee.

At 2:00 PM, we finally flew to Buenos Aires and took an Uber to our hotel. By the time we arrived, it was already dark, so we just went out for dinner and then went straight to bed.

It was a long and intense travel day.

Day 15 – Hello South America

This morning, we reached the Beagle Channel and with it Argentina and Chile. However, it still took us the entire day (until around 7:00 PM) to dock in Ushuaia – the journey through the Beagle Channel felt quite long 😂

Throughout the day, we spent time talking with our friends from Austria and the USA. In the afternoon, we had the official closing of our expedition, where we looked back at the best photos from the trip together.

The crew also organized an auction where various items were sold, with all proceeds going to an environmental organization. Additionally, we had the opportunity to donate clothing we no longer needed (such as our expedition jackets) for the Tierra del Fuego region.

After that, we all thanked the expedition crew together.

Mathias and I then decided to go out for dinner, as we wanted to visit our favorite steakhouse in Ushuaia one more time.

In the evening, we listened one last time to the ship’s musician “Blase Guld” together with our friends from Dallas and really enjoyed the moment. On one hand, we were sad that we would have to say goodbye tomorrow, but on the other hand, we are excited for our next – and unfortunately final – destination: Buenos Aires.

We are incredibly grateful for this entire experience in Antarctica and for all the wonderful encounters and conversations.

Thank you very much for reading and for your feedback! 😊

A full travel report about Antarctica will follow, as well as a video in the coming weeks.

Day 14 – Drake Passage

The night and the entire day were relatively calm in terms of wind. That being said, it definitely wasn’t relaxing on board 😂

We are still experiencing very strong waves and are spending a lot of time in our cabins, as the Drake Passage is significantly rougher than most other waters.

In the afternoon, we attended a few more interesting lectures about nature and the history of Antarctica.

Regarding our route: We expect to reach the Beagle Channel sometime tomorrow and will arrive back in Ushuaia on April 1st, 2026. From there, we’ll continue directly to Buenos Aires.

Unfortunately, not much else happened today – apart from strong waves and a bit of education 😅

More updates tomorrow!

Day-13 Update from the Drake Passage

We are currently about 300 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula and “enjoying” strong waves – also known as the Drake Shake.

In a weather app, we saw a… well, slightly concerning forecast for tonight. Extreme storms are expected in this passage, which is why we have already secured our cabins as a precaution.

We also took additional precautions and “positioned emetic containment devices in close proximity to our nocturnal resting areas in order to efficiently manage any unforeseen gastrointestinal reactions without delay.” (vomit bags placed next to the bed 😂)

Of course, we know the crew will get us safely through the night – but that doesn’t mean the rocking will stop.

More updates from the Drake tomorrow… 😅

Day 13 – Deception Island & Leaving Antarctica

This morning we reached the South Shetland Islands – more precisely “Deception Island”. The island is the summit of an active volcano rising about 1,500 meters from the seafloor. The last eruption occurred in 1970.

During our – unfortunately last – landing, we also saw the remains of an old whaling station. From 1912 to 1931, the southernmost whale oil processing station in the world was located here. Even today, you can still see tanks, reactors, and old buildings.

After that, we explored one of the peaks and were also able to spot some of the last penguins.

Around 11:00 AM, we finally set off again towards the Drake Passage – and yes, we are almost looking forward to the rough waves and rocking again 😅

A summary of our total seven expeditions will follow soon, as well as an overview of the entire organization.

A quick note about the organization: everything is extremely well organized. The scientists on board put a lot of effort into sharing their knowledge and passion with us. At the same time, they ensure 100% that the environment and wildlife are protected and that we always keep a safe distance from the animals.

Before every operation, the Expedition Chief carefully evaluates the situation before we head out with the Zodiacs or go ashore.

Day 12 – and Day 4 in Antarctica

Over the past few days, we’ve experienced so many incredible impressions – and today was no different.

In the morning, we started with a landing at XX. There, we went on a hike alongside a small penguin colony and were also able to observe sea lions. Afterwards, we explored the area by Zodiac and entered what is called a “Soup of Whales”. It was absolutely incredible… in every direction, you could see whales, and we even witnessed whales breaching twice. A truly spectacular experience!

After lunch, we prepared for our second Zodiac expedition. We were near Enterprise Island and first headed to an old Norwegian shipwreck called the “Wreck of Governor”. This ship has been there since 1915, after it was intentionally run aground by the captain due to a fire, in order to save the crew.

Afterwards, we continued observing the wildlife in the area before returning to our expedition ship after about two hours.

Following a short warm-up, we attended the daily briefing for tomorrow. We will be heading to the South Shetland Islands – we’re really excited to see what awaits us there!

Day-11 Damoy Point und Neko Harbour

Another exciting day here in Antarctica! We started the day early and headed out at around 08:00 with our Zodiacs to go ashore at “Damoy Point”. There is a well-known British rescue hut from the 1970s, which still contains food supplies and sleeping facilities.

Not far from there, we were able to see another small penguin colony and also went for a short hike on the glacier. It is even possible for very small aircraft to land there in case of emergency, as the glacier is quite flat in this area.

Afterwards, we returned to our expedition ship by Zodiac and warmed up again.

In the afternoon, we changed location and moved on to Neko Harbour. This area is incredibly impressive, with many glaciers and mountains. After anchoring, we went ashore again, where we saw another penguin colony and did another glacier hike.

This place was very special, as the combination of the landscape and the penguins was simply stunning. After about 1.5 hours on land, we explored the large bay by Zodiac and were able to observe big whales.

After the usual onboard procedure (cleaning and disinfecting boots and pants, as well as checking back in), we warmed up and attended a briefing for the next day. It remains exciting, and we can’t wait to tell you more about our expedition and share all the photos with you.

We are really enjoying our time here and are looking forward to more incredible experiences. Since the internet connection here is very limited, we will upload the pictures later from Argentina.

Stay tuned – we captured some absolutely amazing shots!

Day 10 – Afternoon in Fournier Bay

After a short afternoon break and a repositioning of our expedition ship to Fournier Bay, we headed out for another Zodiac tour.

Just a quick explanation: On board, we have around 10 black Zodiacs that look like inflatable boats. These are lowered into the water from Deck 7 using a crane and are operated by the “Zodiac drivers”. Before we can board, a door on Deck 3 is opened and a platform is set up so we can safely enter the boats.

After successfully boarding, we set off on our expedition through Fournier Bay and explored the icy bay with many… very many glaciers, ice floes, and larger icebergs. Around some of them, we were able to observe wildlife such as sea lions and seals – always keeping a respectful distance, of course.

Our Zodiac driver even picked up a piece of glacier ice from the water and showed us that, due to the air trapped inside, you can tell under which climatic conditions the ice was formed… or something like that 😅 I didn’t fully understand the science behind it – partly because I was completely fascinated by the surroundings, and partly because my English isn’t always perfect.

These were our two expeditions today – and they were truly amazing. We are absolutely thrilled with the entire journey, the crew, and also the scientists on board. They put so much effort into sharing their passion and knowledge about Antarctica and always take the time to answer all our questions.

After the tour, we disinfected our boots again, checked back in on board, and attended the briefing for the next day. Matt – the “Chief of the Tour” or something like that – explained the route and plans for tomorrow. Small spoiler: it’s going to be very exciting!

You can really feel that the entire crew is just as amazed as we are. Everyone is relaxed, enthusiastic, and you can sense how we are all growing together as one big group.

In the evening, we had a great dinner with mulled wine, which we once again enjoyed with Megane and Brandon – our new friends from Dallas. We get along really well with them, as we share a very similar sense of humor and interests.

After dinner, there was a small concert in the main lounge by one of the researchers. Together with them, we also had a bottle of wine. And yes… with a little alcohol, speaking English becomes much easier 😄

The concert had a really special atmosphere, and the nicest part was that almost everyone on the ship was there – even the co-captain. He was really happy about the sense of community. Fun fact: after this Antarctica expedition, the co-captain will take the ship north to operate Arctic cruises.

All in all, it was another incredibly spectacular and intense day here in Antarctica.

Thanks for reading – the next update will come tomorrow!

Day 10 – Morning on Cuverville Island & Penguins

We started early this morning! Overnight, we traveled to Cuverville Island and explored it using our Zodiacs.

In Antarctica, everything is a bit different… First, we had to dress very warmly, then check out from the ship using our ID cards, and disinfect our boots. After that, we boarded the Zodiacs and got going. Following a short briefing from the expedition chief, we were allowed to step onto Cuverville Island and capture many amazing moments.

We had to be careful not to get too close to the animals or disturb them in their natural habitat. Unfortunately, we also saw a penguin that was badly injured. That wasn’t a nice moment – but that’s nature.

Cuverville Island is home to one of the largest Gentoo penguin colonies. Afterwards, we continued by Zodiac to smaller icebergs and islands and even watched penguins hunting for food in the water.

After the expedition, we returned to the ship, cleaned penguin droppings off our boots, disinfected them again, and checked back in. As soon as we reached our cabin, there was an announcement: huge whales were very close to the ship! From Deck 4, we were able to capture some truly unique photos.

These are incredible experiences that are almost impossible to fully capture in pictures.

A funny story to share: today we heard someone speaking German next to us whom we hadn’t met before. We asked where they were from – and they said Linz, Austria 😂

Proof that the world is really small, right? Even though we are about 15,000 km away from home, we meet someone from the same city :)

Day 9 – Finally in Antarctica 🇦🇶

We made it! Around 6:00 PM, we finally arrived on the seventh continent. Everything here is truly different: huge icebergs, white glacier landscapes, colonies of penguins – and no people (except us on the ship).

At 6:00 PM, the captain joined us in the main lounge, and we celebrated successfully crossing the Drake Passage thanks to the amazing crew. Afterwards, we received a briefing for the next day, as well as information about ice swimming, which took place about an hour later.

And yes… I tried it. We were anchored in a bay surrounded by glaciers and had the chance, secured with a harness, to jump into the freezing water. It was definitely an experience I will never forget. Thanks to Mathias, I even have it on video – he stood three decks above me and filmed everything.

Afterwards, we went to dinner, where we met two very friendly travelers again and enjoyed the evening together.

Later, we continued our journey deeper into Antarctica. We are already very excited about tomorrow morning when we will have our first landing. Since our arrival, we’ve also spent time taking photos, and Mathias has already captured some incredible shots. See for yourselves!

Tomorrow we will head ashore with the Zodiacs and experience the penguins and nature up close…

Day 9 – and Day 3 on Board

The last two days were rather uneventful in terms of experiences, as we were crossing the Drake Passage, which is known for its strong waves and rough conditions. The ship was constantly rocking back and forth, which definitely affects your well-being. We’re a bit exhausted and really looking forward to calmer waters in Antarctica.

This morning, we attended two interesting lectures in the main lounge – one about penguins and one about photography.

After lunch, we gathered again in the main lounge for a general safety briefing for the Antarctic landings. We learned how to behave during Zodiac rides and on land. We also have to disinfect our boots before and after each landing and check our clothing.

We were also informed that we would reach Antarctica later that evening at 6:00 PM (10:00 PM CET), and that we would have the opportunity to go ice swimming afterwards. We’re still struggling with the decision… but how often do you get the chance to go ice swimming in Antarctica?

More updates – including pictures – coming soon… 🇦🇶

Day 8 Update

We spent the afternoon in our cabin and tried to get up as little as possible because the waves were extremely rough. In the evening, we even had to take a tablet against nausea just to somehow endure it. The wind hit us very strongly, and the constant rocking really took a toll on us. But… we knew this beforehand, and it’s still very adventurous. During dinner, we met an American couple from Texas, and we had a really funny and interesting conversation.

Tag 8 – Update aus der Drake Passage

Heute Nacht haben wir den Beagle-Kanal verlassen und damit auch Südamerika hinter uns gelassen. Nun befinden wir uns mitten in der Drake Passage und erleben starken Wellengang sowie ein ständiges Schaukeln.

Da die raue See ziemlich an die Gesundheit geht, verbringen wir aktuell mehr Zeit in unserer Kabine. Wir nutzen die Zeit, um Fotos zu sichern, Vorträge über den Bildschirm anzuschauen und die bisherigen Eindrücke unserer Reise Revue passieren zu lassen.

Umso größer ist die Vorfreude darauf, die Drake Passage bald hinter uns zu lassen und endlich in der Antarktis anzukommen – dort soll der Wellengang ruhiger sein und alles wieder etwas gemütlicher werden.

Day 7 – Boarding Time!

Ushuaia 3:00 PM – here we go!

Mathias, I and other travelers were picked up by a bus that brought us to our expedition ship. From there, we went directly on board and to our cabins. Our luggage was placed right in front of the cabin, and we were able to start settling in on board and unpacking immediately.

Half an hour later, a general safety briefing took place. It was held in our lounge, where we all gather in the evenings, listen to lectures from the researchers, and have the occasional interesting conversation. We are also very impressed by the many impressions and the overall experience we have already had today. Around 6:00 PM, we left the port of Ushuaia and headed east into the Beagle Channel.

Before dinner, we received another presentation about the journey and the ship, and the entire crew, including the captain, introduced themselves. After dinner, we took another round on board and even met a German woman who traveled alone by bicycle from Colombia all the way to Ushuaia. Incredible…

She told us a lot about her great journey, and Mathias and I were amazed by what she shared and the experiences she had… We are looking forward to more encounters like this in the coming days and are already excited about the impressions of this trip.

Briefly about our route: Around midnight, we will reach the end of the Beagle Channel and enter the Drake Passage. The Drake Passage is the strait (800–1000 km) between Cape Horn (South America) and the Antarctic Peninsula. It is known, among other things, for high waves, strong storms, icy temperatures, and strong currents.

And apparently, it is referred to as the “ship graveyard” or “the price for Antarctica”… “Well… let’s see how it goes 😂”

More updates will follow tomorrow from the Drake Passage. 👍

Day 7 – Last morning before our departure to Antarctica

Today was a rather uneventful morning here in Ushuaia. We returned the rental car at the airport, bought some additional food for the trip, and received our boarding passes.

We also grabbed a small snack from a food truck and then waited at Hotel Albatros for boarding (3:00 PM).

An update from the afternoon/evening will follow later.

Best regards from land 😁

Tag 6 – Holy ship, there is our ship!

Am späten Nachmittag kam unser Schiff im Hafen von Ushuaia an. Wir haben es schon seit zwei Tagen über eine Radar-App verfolgt und es bereits am Hafen erwartet. 😁

Ein sehr aufregendes und spannendes Abenteuer steht nun bevor! Morgen Nachmittag werden wir aus dem Hafen von Ushuaia auslaufen und über den Beagle-Kanal in den Südatlantik fahren.

Weitere Streckeninfos und Updates folgen dann morgen. 😁🇦🇶

Wichtig:

Laut dem Veranstalter haben wir WLAN an Bord. Falls wir jedoch in Funklöcher geraten, werden die Blogbeiträge logischerweise etwas verspätet gepostet. Es sollte aber alles klappen. 🇦🇶

Tag-6 Letzter Tag in Ushuaia 

Heute Vormittag haben wir unsere Koffer gepackt und das "Beagle Canal Hotel" in Ushuaia verlassen. Bewertung: 9/10. Sehr gutes Frühstück, das dem Frühstück in Europa sehr ähnlich ist. Wir hatten ein sehr großzügiges Zimmer mit Wohnzimmer und Küche. Außerdem gab es einen Spa-Bereich mit Pool und Sauna. Einziger Abzug: die Einfahrt in die Tiefgarage – die Steigung ist etwas zu stark, sodass man mit dem Auto aufsitzt 😂.

Nachdem wir das Auto beladen hatten, besuchten wir den Westen von Ushuaia und machten eine sehr schöne Wanderung am Meer entlang mit Ausblick auf Chile 🇨🇱. 

Ab morgen beginnt unsere Tour in die Antarktis 🇦🇶. Heute Abend treffen wir uns mit den anderen Antarktis-Reisenden in einem neuen Hotel. Morgen Nachmittag geht es dann auf das Schiff.

Day 5 – Ushuaia and Beagle Channel

Today, we were out and about in Ushuaia by car and bought some additional groceries for our upcoming Antarctica trip. It felt great to slowly prepare and get step by step ready for this special adventure.

After that, we drove along the coast of the Beagle Channel towards Puerto Remolino. As always, the landscape was impressive, but unfortunately the visibility wasn’t the best today. Autumn has officially begun in South America today – and the weather immediately adjusted to it.

We’ll spend the evening relaxing at our hotel. Maybe we’ll take a short walk through the city later and see if I can find one or two fridge magnets for my collection.

Day 4 – Afternoon in Tierra del Fuego National Park and Train Ride

As mentioned, we spent this afternoon exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park. Our tour started in the city center of Ushuaia together with six other travelers, a guide, and a bus driver. From there, we drove to the station of the “End of the World” train, which was once used to transport prisoners as well as resources. Today, it is used for tourism and runs on a narrow-gauge railway.

The wagons felt a bit cramped, but we were able to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery. The train made one stop between the departure and arrival stations, where we could take great photos and admire the breathtaking landscape. The entire journey lasted about an hour, including the stop, and was definitely a highlight.

At the final station, our guide picked us up again by bus, and we continued deeper into the national park. There, we were greeted with stunning landscapes shaped by lakes, meadows, forests, and mountains – perfect for photos. I also got along very well with our guide right from the start, and we shared our travel experiences. She was really kind – we even took a photo together.

Another stop brought us to the southernmost post office in the world, which unfortunately was closed. What a pity… Mathias had planned to send postcards he had bought before the tour – and would have had to pay over €80 in postage.

During the trip, we met a European neighbor, Marcelo, a retired man from Italy. He also joined the tour, and we immediately got along very well.

After visiting the post office – even though it was closed, it was located in an incredibly beautiful area – we headed back to Ushuaia. At the end of the tour, we were treated to hot chocolate and a praline in a chocolate shop.

It was truly a great experience, even if it was, well… a classic tourist activity – but that doesn’t matter at all.

In the evening, we went to an excellent and stylish steakhouse with a huge side-dish buffet and outstanding steaks. We enjoyed it with some great Argentine wine and met a very friendly British retiree who was just as extroverted as we are – haha.

He was traveling alone and happy to have some company. I used the opportunity to test and improve my English skills. At one point, he said to me:
“You speak very good English! In my career as an engineer, I’ve met many people who didn’t speak English very well.”

It was really fun talking to him, and to be fair, all three of us had already enjoyed a few glasses of wine by then. At the end, he kindly thanked us for the conversation and said:
“You guys made my day.” – which really meant a lot to us.

All in all, it was a very successful day filled with great experiences – socially, culturally, and in terms of nature. Tomorrow, we’ll spend another day in Ushuaia and are already excited to see what awaits us.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to briefly share something with you, dear readers:

I built this entire website myself – it is not based on any template or website builder. The domain millsim-studio.com belongs to me; I secured it for the future, as I am developing a software project that I plan to complete during my studies. For now, I simply use the domain for this travel blog.

Thank you very much for your likes and for reading my posts!

Day 4 Morning in Ushuaia

This morning, we spent a relaxing time in the spa area in Ushuaia, and Mathias also visited a local hairdresser. We also exchanged some money so that we finally have Argentine pesos 😂.

In the afternoon, we’re taking the “End of the World” train to Tierra del Fuego National Park. In the evening, I’ll share more of our experiences with you 🇦🇷🌄

Heute Morgen machten wir uns auf den Weg nach Nordosten, ca. 170 km Richtung Río Grande. Unterwegs sind wir an unglaublich schönen Landschaften vorbeigekommen, die sich gefühlt alle 10 Minuten verändert haben. Von Gebirgspässen über endlose Felder und Weiden bis hin zu Wäldern und Seen – und am Ende sogar die Küstenlandschaft des Atlantiks. Wirklich alles war einfach wunderschön.

Auch die vielen Tiere unterwegs waren beeindruckend. Wir haben Pferde, Alpakas, Lamas und Schafe gesehen, teilweise sogar frei in der Natur. Dazu kamen immer wieder richtig schöne Fotospots, die wir natürlich auch gut genutzt haben.

Kurz vor Ende der Tour haben wir dann noch eine gute Tat gemacht – vielleicht auch mit einem leicht mulmigen Gefühl: Mitten in der Wildnis standen drei Reisende im Regen am Straßenrand und warteten darauf, mitgenommen zu werden. Wir haben angehalten und sie noch ca. 20 km Richtung Ushuaia mitgenommen.

Alles in allem ein sehr gelungener Tag. Wie gewohnt hier die Eindrücke von heute.🇦🇷

Now it really begins!

After what felt like an endless journey from Austria to Ushuaia, we finally arrived at our hotel. With this breathtaking view, we can see Ushuaia, the Beagle Channel, and even Chile. After lunch, we went shopping and spent a relaxing afternoon in the spa area.

Starting tomorrow, we’ll begin sightseeing in Ushuaia and take our first trip into Tierra del Fuego. 🇦🇷

Here are some first impressions:

Vollendung der langen Anreise

Nach unserem Stopp in Buenos Aires–Ezeiza (in der Nähe des Flughafens) fliegen wir weiter nach Ushuaia und freuen uns auf die Eindrücke Argentiniens. Bisher haben wir nur den Flughafen von Buenos Aires und ein kleines Dorf in der Nähe kennengelernt. In etwa drei Stunden landen wir in Ushuaia – der südlichsten Stadt der Welt, rund 13.500 km von zu Hause entfernt.

Nächstes Update dann aus Ushuaia. 🇦🇷

Flug und Ankunft 

Der restliche Flug verlief eigentlich entspannt, die letzten 3 Stunden waren jedoch extrem fordernd. Aaber einen schönen Sonnenaufgang über Brasilien durften wir erblicken.

In Buenos Aires Ezeiza war es ganz lustig – speziell die Uber-Fahrt zum Hotel war ein Highlight 😂 Das Auto, wie in den Bildern ersichtlich, hatte schon einiges mitgemacht 😂 Der Fahrer musste beim Wegfahren die Seitenverkleidung zurechtrücken und die Motorhaube zudrücken 😂

Aja, und der Holzkeil, der die Fensterscheibe hielt, sowie das Klebeband an der Windschutzscheibe brachten uns nochmal sehr zum Lachen...Gottseidank dauerte die Fahrt insgesamt nur 5 Minuten 😂😂😂 Morgen geht es weiter nach Ushuaia🇦🇷

Update from the air ✈️

Fun fact: LH510 (Frankfurt – Buenos Aires) is Lufthansa’s longest scheduled flight :)

After a short delay in Frankfurt, we departed slightly late. Our route took us out of Germany 🇩🇪 over Switzerland 🇨🇭 and France 🇫🇷, heading southwest across Spain 🇪🇸 and Portugal 🇵🇹. From there, we continued out over the Atlantic Ocean.

At the time of this update, we are about two hours away from the coast of Brazil 🇧🇷, near Cape Verde 🇨🇻.

Ahead of us lies the vast expanse of Brazil from north to south, as well as all of Uruguay 🇺🇾, before we finally land in Argentina 🇦🇷 at around 12:00 (CET).

Update from Frankfurt ✈️

Boarding at gate B23 is scheduled for 21:20.

Tip for anyone planning a long-haul flight with Lufthansa from Frankfurt on a Boeing 747-8 (Economy): choose the last two seats! They are in a 2-seat configuration, and you have space behind the seats to stand.

Now we’re getting ready for the flight and hoping for an on-time departure from Frankfurt.

The next update will come from the air 😁

Hello,

today the adventure finally begins!

At 14:00 I took the train from Linz Central Station to Vienna Airport. At 18:30 I’ll continue to Frankfurt, where I’ll meet my travel buddy Mathias, who is coming from Zurich.

From there we’ll continue together at 22:05 to Buenos Aires. Mathias is a good friend from the Paper-Industry-school  , and we already traveled together to Florida. So it’s a perfect match!

Next update will come from Frankfurt.

The journey is about to begin…

The final preparations are already underway so that I can start this adventure relaxed from home. Over the past few days, people have often asked me what I’m actually taking with me on this trip.

The answer is: quite a lot.

Since I’ll be traveling through two completely different climate zones — Buenos Aires in late summer and then Antarctica in the middle of winter — I really have to pack everything. From swim shorts and flip-flops to thermal underwear, thick gloves, and plenty of warm clothing.

Of course, my cameras, laptop, and various technical equipment can’t be missing either.

In short: the suitcase is pretty full — but perfectly packed for this adventure.

Hello, my name is Julian, and I will soon be traveling to Antarctica.

Starting March 16, 2026, I will publish daily insights and detailed reports about my journey to Argentina and Antarctica.

But before heading to the largest desert in the world, my journey will first take me to Buenos Aires.
From there, I will take a flight to Ushuaia.

From Ushuaia, I will start a small road trip through Tierra del Fuego National Park, and I also plan a short visit to Chile — just to “chill” in Chile.

Which brings us to the first disclaimer:
It is quite possible that a few dad jokes might sneak into the reports.

After that, the real adventure begins: an 11-day research expedition to Antarctica.

Following this experience, we will return to Buenos Aires for four more days before heading back home.

I will do my best to document this journey in the most informative, exciting, and authentic way possible and share my impressions with you.

Thank you very much for stopping by!

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact me via Instagram or through the contact page.

Stay tuned — I’m excited too.

Best regards
Julian