Has there ever been a time when you stop what you're doing, just literally stop and say to yourself, “I want to leave, I want to leave this house, these people, this town, this country and live”? Now of course, you don't do anything about this thought. You just ignore it as if it ever crossed your mind; but it did. For a moment there you wanted to run, you wanted to escape, hide from everything your life is now. All you really want to do is fill your lungs with the maximum capacity of air; make your heart pound at a speed you didn't know was possible. Every day you want to meet someone new, someone you may want to see every day. You want excitement to overtake your stomach, to be so nervous you want to gag. You want to run and never look back. To look for something you never knew you needed. And so, my passion is to travel to Antarctica through the beautiful white ice that makes me feel inexpressible.
For a physical journey the most important thing to do is prepare. A preparation is a sensual for survival. One of the first thing ones need is proper clothing. Proper clothing keeps a body at a high temperature. This lowers the chance of getting hypothermia. In consideration, a human body also requires proper care. Since Antarctica is the one the driest and sunniest continent on earth, packing accessories like sunglasses, sunscreen/lip balm, and bathing suit could help prevent skin issues from occurring. However, in order for me to get to Antarctica I must leave by cruise ship. Traveling on a cruise ship gives me the opportunity to cite the tremendous view of the wild. A cruise ship has the advantage of experiencing Antarctica more than a plane would due to its size; plane has no room or bed while a cruise ship does. Therefore, I...
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...y where I will address my parents that “All my life, I have been doing nothing but sitting in front of a laptop with a bunch of words on the screen. So maybe it is time for me to take a break.”
Antarctica is one of the world most fascinating and delicate environments in world. With this in mind, global warming has also become a big problem and is occurring today as more and more pollution goes into the air we breathe. We must learn to understand how important this fragile environment is because once it is gone it may be gone forever which could have a devastating effects on the rest of the world. Therefore, having this journey in reality would be a blessing to my heart. Being able to cite such a beautiful place is just breathtaking. Especially kayaking in such a phenomenal place is just out of this world. You do not get to see a place like Antarctica every day.
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon. (Krakauer 57)” McCandless felt the trip was necessary to fill a void in him. He became so infatuated with adventure that he encouraged others to venture out and explore the world. Unfortunately for McCandless he was very stubborn.
No one makes wise choices all the time, but those who follow their own aspirations make a person feel more alive. In fact, the people who go out and follow their dreams are explorers or achievers, but the vision of their dreams can become fatal. The reason for this is because they are following their dreams. Chris McCandless was a hitchhiker who went out into Alaska to get away from society and follow his “‘great Alaskan odyssey. (Krakauer 45)’”
Wear many removable layers of clothing, and always be sure the outermost layer is 100% waterproof. Also, always wear goggles. Visibility and eye protection is very important.
Everyone has a different definition of what it means to truly live. In order to find one’s own definition of living, he or she needs to get rid of their tunnel vision and look at the bigger picture. In Alain de Bottom’s essay, “On Habit,” he states that the reason one does not find any interest in their environment after a long period of time is because he or she has become habituated. One only thinks of a newer or more interesting place to visit when one is already familiar with theirs. De Bottom explains that one needs to apply a traveling mind set to an old place and soon there will be a vision of excitement.
I would like to dedicate this book to my parents, D Paul and Judy. My love of art and travel, as well as my sense of determination comes directly from them, and I love them deeply for it. I would also like to thank my supportive husband, Jason, without whom I would be lost and adrift. My friend and publisher, Kemberlee, has given me much support and inspiration, as well.
In 1914, a great leader began a great expedition, unbeknownst to him that instead of being known as great explorers, they would be known as some of the greatest survivors. This man was Sir Ernest Shackelton and he was determined to be the first to cross the Antarctic. Little did he know, his biggest challenge would end up being his ability to lead his team to survival. He also had no idea that their tale of strength, determination, and courage to survive would influence people well into the 21st century, and the book detailing their stories would be used as a model of leadership. As our group read this book, it was evident that Shackleton was a truly motivated and successful leader as we have come to understand him to be.
The Arctic Tundra The Tundra is located in the northern regions of North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. as well as a few regions of Antarctica. The Tundra is the second largest vegetation. zone in Canada. It can be divided into three different sections: the High Arctic Tundra, the Low Arctic Tundra and the Alpine Tundra.
In particular, this is shown when Frank Hurley encounters Macquarie Island and is thus confronted with the power of nature. This leads to his passion for both travelling and photography. Initially, the modern colour images of Macquarie Island are juxtaposed with the black-and-white footage of the ship and with earlier footage of the city. This causes it to feel vibrant in comparison, mirroring Hurley's own sense of wonder, also evident in words from his diary. This tone carries over into the next part of the story (Antarctica), where it is subverted by the freezing conditions. Combining colour footage with Hurley's photographs shows the viewer how discovery impacted his work, also done in the rest of the documentary. However, here, the comparison between them demonstrates the technical limitations Hurley was under and the difficulties in capturing reality. This is addressed later when it is his justification for forgery. The use of footage from 50 years later, when Hurley is describing the incident, shows the lasting impact of the expedition. It also prepares the viewer for the rest of the story, which continues through these years. As such, this part references many aspects shown later in the documentary. Simultaneously, both the viewer and Hurley are introduced to his passion for travelling. This is fitting, as the experience acted
Humans embrace great potential and power. Plenty use this capability in order to achieve greatness, not knowing the strength they have can easily cause destruction. This power is depicted in day to day life through actions and words. However, real strength is found in what is not said or done. Every action has a consequence, including the act of inertia. In Laura Van Den Berg’s short story, Antarctica, she uses geography, quest, and symbolism to demonstrate the idea that the refusal of knowledge results in turmoil regret.
One in ten (10%) plans to increase their budget for vacations next year. In addition, adventure travel, such as hiking, kayaking, zip-lining or skiing, is one of the fastest growing forms of travel worldwide and particularly important with emerging outbound markets. “Customers want to do something different and have more unique experiences when they travel. They want up-close and personal experiences, whether that is through food, culture, activities, or all of the above,” said Lesley Egbert, owner of Live Longitude, LLC, an independent agency in the Avoya Travel Network, in Helena,
That desire to go where no one has ever been before is inside of all of us. All of us enjoy exploring new teritory that we have never been on before. It’s that thrill and excitement that fills our heart and soles.
You don’t need to travel the world, as long as you are fine with your stake in life. If you don’t drop everything to achieve your personal legend you can live a safe life. A life where you don’t need to wonder where your next meal comes from. A solid fulfilled
Good evening parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, and friends. I would like to thank you all for coming to this very special day. I know how proud you must be. As we have grown over the years, there are many stages we all have gone through. From learning our shapes and colors, to getting our first kiss in middle school, or how about explaining to our parents why we skipped school because the principal called home. As we remember these days, things that we've done will be with us forever. But this is only the start of our journey. The day has come where we say goodbye to the big yellow buses, assemblies, assigned seating, and attendance policies. Are you really gonna miss it? For some of us maybe not right away. But eventually we will so for us to be here it is not necessarily an achievement, but a privilege. All of us have been in school over half our lives. To graduate is one more step we've taken in our lives.
Antarctica is one of the two continents that are wholly in the southern hemisphere. 42 % of Antarctica is owned by Australia, the other 58% is spread across six other countries. All seven countries have agreed to the Antarctic Treaty, which makes laws to prevent pollution and other bad things. Antarctica’s area is approximately 13, 661,000 square kilometres.
The world is a magnificent place that’s full of life and new places. Places that are waiting to be walked upon and viewed by the eye’s of travelers. To make new memories and go places that is beyond the walls of reality and new pathways of life. To truly experience the wonders that the world has to offer can be expressed by the life of one single person, setting off into the world to gain a higher purpose about the world. Traveling individually enables people to broaden their minds and accumulate new ideas and new experiences both nationally and internationally. By setting off into the world a person has the ability to learn so many new things, but also find so much about themselves while in the process of traveling.