Falkland Islands

This British island cluster in the South Atlantic, controversially claimed as the Malvinas by Argentina and more recently benefiting from oil discoveries, attracts tens of thousands of visitors yearly with nature, diving, fishing, and its "end-of-the-earth" vibe.

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The Falklands in ´Awesome Antarctica: What to See, How to Book, and When to Go´

There is such a vast variety of amazing things to see and do during trip to Antarctica. Traveling to the "White Continent" will serve as a sobering reminder of the importance of preserving our planet's natural beauty and remarkable biodiversity. Here are some of the highlights to catch in your Antarctic cruise: read post

A video look at the Falklands

Just came across this pretty cool overview, 'A Journey to the Bottom of the Earth.' Enjoy!

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David Paul Appell April 16, 2025 at 12:04pm

You really get the feel of the place from this video by a British travel vlogger who visited last year https://youtu.be/nqS7-nkFF28?feature=shared
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino December 5, 2024 at 12:10pm

Here´s an interesting account of a visit to the Falklands by an Irish writer, through the lens of the bizarre little 1982 "Falklands war": https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/travel/2024/09/21/paul-howard...

Paul Howard on the Falkland Islands: ‘Coming here confirms the stupid wastefulness of it all’

This was number one on the writer’s bucket list, but a lifelong fascination culminates in a tour that leaves him ‘dark and depressed’
John Kipper July 6, 2023 at 10:30am

Some pretty good pointers for visiting the Falklands: https://myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/visiting-the-falkland-island...

A Guide To Visiting The Falkland Islands: 20 Best Tips

Are you thinking of visiting the Falkland Islands? Read this post for everything you need to know and to better plan your trip to the Falkland Island…
Jordan Simon June 15, 2023 at 7:47pm

A gallery of really great Falklands pics just came out from StarsInsider.com, an English language lifestyle and travel site based in Portugal: https://www.starsinsider.com/travel/399394/lets-find-the-falkland-i...
José Balido August 25, 2022 at 3:00pm

MercoPress, based in Montevideo, Uruguay, reports that Falklands tourism authority is projecting a good tourism recovery this year and next, thanks mostly to the return of port calls by cruise ships, which have returned for the first time in three years, shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic: https://en.mercopress.com/2022/07/15/bookings-good-for-coming-seaso...

Bookings good for coming season says Falklands Tourism Board Executive Director

The 2022-23 tourist season is “looking good,” says Falkland Islands Tourist Board (FITB) Executive Director Stephanie Middleton, as cruise ships with…
Paul Varmuza February 7, 2022 at 11:34am

Ever wonder what life must be like in the Falkland Islands, with a population of just under 3,500? Some interesting insights from a pub owner here, with a couple of suprises (would you believe Zimbabweans and Filipinos??): https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1554640/Falkland-Islands-...

'It’s easy-going here' Expat on life in the Falklands - 'one thing I miss most about UK'

AN EXPAT has shared what it's like to live on the Falkland Islands - a remote part of the world famous for its mesmerising views, rich wildlife, clos…