The prospect of an Antarctic journey is sure to conjure an inescapable sense of adventure in even the most seasoned traveler. Award-winning photographer and journalist Caryn B. Davis knows this feeling well, because her travel bug runs deep. A former producer, writer, and cameraperson for television documentaries, Davis shifted cameras and careers, in 2000, to specialize in architectural and travel photography.
“My dream has always been to travel the world and take pictures and write about it,” she says. “And that seems to be happening with regularity right now, at this moment in my life.” Her newest adventure is a January 2020 Antarctic voyage timed to commemorate the 200th anniversary of what was initially called Palmer Land upon its discovery by American adventurer Nathaniel Palmer, in 1820.
We spoke with Davis while she was up to her ears in preliminary research—not to mention heaps of photo equipment—as she geared up for her trip and planned for several freelance magazine assignments. To learn how best to prepare for adventure travel, get timely packing tips, cold-weather clothing recommendations, and advice about travel-oriented photo and media products, read on through our Q&A with Davis below.
Jill Waterman: What first inspired you to take an Antarctic trip?
Caryn B. Davis: I've always wanted to go to Antarctica. In my early twenties, I was working in the film and video archives at Mystic Seaport, and I saw a classified ad in the back of WoodenBoat magazine, looking for brave souls to sail around the world, starting in New Zealand. I thought, “Oh, that's me!” So, I flew to New Zealand to meet the boat, with no idea what would happen after that. We stayed in New Zealand getting the boat ready for a month. After we set sail, I think I was on the boat for a week, before the owner reneged on our deal. I got off at Norfolk Island in the South Pacific. This is home to the Bounty mutineer descendants, so their culture is a mix of their Polynesian and British ancestors. It’s a fascinating place, and I stayed for four months. I had all my video camera equipment with me, so I decided to shoot a documentary about the island and its people while I was there.
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