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And I hear you guys did a whole piece on Antarctica - right? - which, as I understand it, in 2023, more than 100,000 tourists visited the continent, and it's becoming more accessible than ever.

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with journalist Tariro Mzezewa about the podcast, Peak Travel, that explores how tourism affects local communities.