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Mar 2023
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Journey to Antarctica: Exploring the Bea...

Chris Hutchins
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#108: Travel expert Leigh Rowan joins Chris to discuss his most recent trip to the interior of the ice-capped continent of Antarctica. Leigh describes the luxurious dwellings and unique expeditions available to tourists and breaks down the cost of a breathtaking journey to one of the world's coldest, windiest, and most desolate continents. Leigh Rowan (@leig ... Show More
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