Participate in an Arctic or Antarctic expedition.

“As we pulled away from the dock, dinner was served buffet-style and then I wandered up on deck. It was almost midnight, yet the sun was still high, painting the mountains in a soft golden glow. Cabins are fitted with blackout blinds, but if you’re planning your own trip, bring an eye mask. Trust me – the midnight sun does not play. Our adventure began in Hornsund, one of Svalbard’s southern fjords. The plan was to land at Burgerbukta, but the Arctic had other ideas. A polar bear was spotted on shore, which meant we stayed safely on board - the golden rule here is that bears always have right of way. Even without setting foot on land, it was a thrilling reminder that this is real wilderness. We were able to follow the bear’s progress via the ship’s camera and were totally invested in the drama as we watched it tracking its prey - an unknowing seal on the beach”