Glob, Arctic, Antarctica

Being mugged at knife-point by a friendly taxi driver; suffering from frostbite on various appendages; being mauled by some of the many ravenous stray packs of dogs which roam the nation; attending w …

An exhaustive resource for penguin-o-philes, amateur and academic alike, Penguin-Pedia unites careful analysis of the behavior, habitat, reproduction, feeding habits, and population levels of all sev …

They say that tourist ships to Antarctica, even more than ordinary human conveyances, are loaded down with aching hearts. Deceived wives and widowers, men who’ve never been loved and don’t know why, …

When author Michaela Stith left her home in Alaska to visit the Lower 48, she learned that many people think of the Arctic as an icy wasteland devoid of people and filled with polar bears. Welp: Clim …

Insight Guides Russia Travel made easy. Ask local experts.  Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights. From deciding when to go, to choos …

One hundred years have passed since Robert Falcon Scott’s beleagured expeditionary team arrived at the South Pole, only to find that they had been beaten by the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. The …

The Rough Guides Snapshot Europe on a Budget: Moscow and St Petersburg is the ultimate backpacker’s guide to these remarkable Russian cities. You’ll find reliable information and comprehensive covera …

When you’re in the North Pole, how would you know where the South Pole is? This is a trick question because everything in the North Pole actually points South! Open the pages of this educational book …

Fodor’s correspondents highlight the best of Moscow and St. Petersburg, including Moscow’s modern opulence, St. Petersburg’s royal architecture, and top day trips. Our local experts vet every recomme …

Moscow is an eternally compelling city, with a fascinating urban environment and historical backdrop. Be inspired to visit by the brand new Berlitz Pocket Guide Moscow, a concise, full-colour guide t …