The windiest place in the world is on the continent of Antarctica. Commonwealth Bay is about 48 km (30 mi) wide at the entrance between Point Alden and Cape Gray and was discovered in 1912 by the Australasian Antarctic Expedition. The wind regularly exceeds 150mph and the average annual wind speed is around 50mph. The winds areContinue reading “Ski Yachting – Commonwealth Bay, Antarctica – Sports the Olympics Forgot”
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The Best Little Airports in the World
If you’re tired of large, impersonal terminals read the following article about traveller’s favourite airports: http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/jun/08/travel-writers-favourite-charming-airports
Adventures in the Caribbean, Latin America, and Antarctica in 2014
And if you fancy heading to the Caribbean, Central America, or South America then read this piece: http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/jan/17/new-adventure-holidays-south-america-antarctica-caribbean
Julian Worker Travel - A few ideas for your next trip in every direction 