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Environment, Sustainable Travel

Counting on the Future: Why South Georgia WildCounts is a Game-Changer

If you’ve been following my journey for a while, you know that my heart beats a little faster whenever we talk about South Georgia. This rugged, wind-swept UK Overseas Territory is often called the “Serengeti of the Southern Ocean,” and for good reason. It is a land of superlatives – home to millions of fur seals, towering albatrosses and those iconic – and personally my favourites! – bustling king penguin colonies.

But as a Trustee of the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT), I know that beauty requires vigilance. Nature is resilient, but it isn’t invincible. That is why I am so thrilled to share our latest mission: South Georgia WildCounts.

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May 5, 2026
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Environment, Sustainable Travel

From Ambassador to Trustee: An Unexpected Voyage

I’m incredibly excited – and frankly, a little speechless – to share with you all, I was invited to officially joined the Board of Trustees of the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) as of September 2025!

If you’ve followed my adventures here, you know how profoundly my first trip to South Georgia Island in November 2019, affected me. It was a place of astonishing beauty and humbling conservation success. I wrote about it in “How this all started,” my emotional reaction to Gold Harbour, and the need to “celebrate the return of the whales but not forget our past.” That voyage wasn’t just a holiday; it was a call to action.

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November 10, 2025
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Environment

Krill-y Good News for the Antarctic Crew

I’ve got some genuinely fantastic news from the world of health retail.

Holland & Barrett, a big name on our UK high streets, has just announced they are phasing out all products containing krill and krill oil. I know, I know—it might sound like a minor ingredient switch, but trust me, this is a monumental win for the world’s wildest and most fragile ecosystem: the Antarctic.

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November 5, 2025
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Environment, Sustainable Travel

Beyond the Horizon: Our Grand Prix Win at the London Art Film Awards 🎬🏆

I’m writing this with a profound sense of gratitude as our short documentary, ‘Antarctica, A Life Changing Experience’, has just been honoured with the GRAND PRIX BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY award at the prestigious London Art Film Awards.

This is more than just another plaque on the wall; it is recognition of the film’s central purpose. The London Art Film Awards celebrates authentic, compelling storytelling that resonates deeply and to receive their highest documentary honour underscores the critical nature of our message.

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October 28, 2025
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Environment, Sustainable Travel

The Antarctic Code: How to Be a True Penguin Pal

My deep-seated love for penguins started years ago, and my trips to the Antarctic have only solidified my belief that we have a responsibility to protect these incredible creatures and their pristine home. It’s easy to book a trip with an “eco-friendly” tour operator, but being a responsible traveler goes much deeper. It’s about how you behave once you’re there.

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August 20, 2025
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