Why the South Pole is special

It is one of the rarest, most isolated and least frequented travel destinations on the planet.

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Before you
pack your bag

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Bear in mind what you face:

Temperature
The South Pole is cold, bitterly so. Antarctica's interior is the coldest place on earth. Temperatures have dropped as low as -89°C (129°F) in the austral winter.

Wind
It can be quite windy. Occasionally gale force winds exceed hurricane statistics. 

Altitude
The locale's three kilometer (two mile) altitude could cause altitude sickness. And, whatever the medical emergency, the South Pole could be inaccessible to outside help.

Barren
Except for the station's structures, vehicles and inhabitants, there's little to see but a monotonous white landscape.

Money
The cost of visiting the South Pole will derail most budgets.

But, all said, the adventure of  experiencing the South Pole is priceless.

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For more tips, click

South Pole - PAGE TWO

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