Travel with Rick Steves 673a Visiting Antarctica; The Journeys of Trees; Italy's Northern Lakes
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Apr 26, 2025 Julian Sancton, a travel writer and author of *Madhouse at the End of the Earth*, shares insights from his journey to Antarctica, drawing parallels to historical polar explorers. Zach St. George, journalist and author of *The Journeys of Trees*, discusses how climate change is forcing tree species to migrate and the crucial relationship between forests and humanity. The conversation also transports listeners to the stunning Northern Lakes of Italy, revealing hidden charms and the tranquil allure of Lake Garda and Lake Como.
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Julian Sancton's Antarctic Journey
- Julian Sancton visited Antarctica to research the 1897 Belgica expedition and experience the continent firsthand.
- His journey aimed to capture the sensory detail of Antarctica beyond historical accounts.
Antarctica's Unique Environment
- Antarctica is a solid continent covered by miles-thick ice, unlike the Arctic's drifting ice sheet.
- It is the highest, driest, windiest, coldest land on Earth, hostile to all life except on coasts.
Combine Tourism with Science
- Tour operators incorporate citizen science, letting visitors assist research and understand environmental changes.
- Visitors should embrace responsibility to help preserve Antarctica's fragile ecosystem.
