Most people dream of sunlit beaches or bustling cities for their next adventure, but I want to go where TikTok only shows the most terrifying whiplash: the infamous Drake Passage Cruise to Antarctica. The Drake Passage connects the Pacific, Atlantic and Southern Ocean. The location explains the clips of the 40-foot waves causing fine silverware shattering and passengers constantly holding on for dear life on the railings sailing through what it is coined as the “Drake Shake,” making it known as the dangerous waters in the world. Yet, I want to face the chaos and find comfort in the uncomfortable. After the chaos lies a stillness that feels otherworldly, surrounded by icebergs shining in the soft light, reminding you of the untouched beauty that’s still left in the world.
Grace Wang is a sophomore majoring in Neuroscience from Tuscaloosa, Ala.
