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Hosted by Neill Drake · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 14 episodes
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The Drake Shake is a polar podcast hosted by Antarctic expedition guide Neill Drake. After more than a decade guiding in Antarctica and over a thousand days spent on the ice, Neill brings real world experience straight to the mic.This show is for anyone dreaming about Antarctica, actively planning a trip, or just curious about what it is really like at the bottom of the world. We talk about how to choose the right voyage, what to pack, what the Drake Passage is actually like, and what surprises people most when they finally step onto the continent. Along the way, Neill is joined by fellow guides and industry insiders who share honest stories, practical advice, and the answers to the questions travelers ask every single day.The Drake Shake is brought to you by Antarctica Travel Group and LetsGoPolar.com. If Antarctica is on your radar, this is where you start.
Neill Drake hosts The Drake Shake, a society show with 14 episodes published.
We hear it over and over. "I want to book a ship less than 100 passengers so I can make as many landings as possible". But you'd be suprised to hear that that actually isn't the case anymore. And there is an entire other
The Drake Passage has a reputation and for good reason. It's that one thing that is lingering in the back of everyon'es minds when they begin to consider visiting. It's infamously known as the rougest waters in the world
In this episode, veteran Arctic Expedition Guide Kevin Closs joins Neill and Nikki to break down each destination in the Arctic. We'll discuss which destination might suit who, when to visit, and what we might expect to
Missed the very first live episode of the Drake Shake? No worries! Here's a recap episode. In this episode, we'll answer questions from our viewers and you'll get to know more about our history as guides and passengers!
PLanning your Polar adventure, and considering adding South Georgia and the Falklands to your itinerary? Listen to this episiode first with special guest Josua Peck...a polar expedition guide and native to the Falkland I
As many of you know, Co-host Nikki was a guest onboard the M/V Hondius during the Hantavirus voyage. At the time of recording this episode, Nikki had just arrived at the quarantine facility in Nebraska and we will dicuss
Next up on the Polar Planning Roadmap, is how to choose the right company. It's a factore that needs to be taken into consideration, but may not be as important as you may think. In this episode, we talk about which comp
Without a doubt, the most overwhelming stage in planning your Antarctic adventure is choosing the right itinerary. While it may seem overly complicated...it's actually much less confusing than it appears. In this episode
When you're plannning your trip to Antarctica, you're probably wondering if you should book with a travel agent, or book directly with the company. In this episode we explain the differences and the benefits!
Are you in the planning stages of booking your trip to Antarctica, and not sure if it's worth hopping on a deal now, or waiting until last minute? Don't worry, we will break down the advantages and disadvantages to both.
One of the biggest decisions when planning a trip to Antarctica is whether to include South Georgia in your itinerary. It adds time, increases cost, and turns a standard expedition into a much bigger commitment, which le
Are you planning a trip to Antarctica, and not sure when to go? This episode of the Drake Shake will break down each part of the Antarctica season which runs from November to March. You'll find out all the differences in
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