Journey to Antarctica: Exploring the Beauty and Luxury of the 7th Continent with Leigh Rowan

#108: Travel expert Leigh Rowan joins Chris to discuss his most recent trip to the interior of the ice-capped continent of Antarctica. Leigh describes the luxurious dwellings and unique expeditions available to tourists and breaks down the cost of a breathtaking journey to one of the world's coldest, windiest, and most desolate continents.

Leigh Rowan (@leighrowan) is the founder and CEO of Savanti Travel, a travel management company for executives, and the former COO of The Points Guy.

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(01:28) Two ways to visit Antarctica

(04:57) Advantages of flying into the interior

(05:58) How to refuel in Antarctica

(06:51) Antarctic wildlife and luxurious dwellings

(10:13) Booking your Antarctic expedition

(11:41) Touring the peninsula versus the interior

(12:40) How does a cruise compare?

(13:58) Why Antarctica?

(15:31) Leigh’s takeaway

(16:39) How cold and how bright?

(18:56) Antarctica timezone

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