INDIA TODAY- From the inhospitable ice-sheets of Antarctica to the permafrost of the tundra and the ice-hotels of the Arctic, the book is a fascinating photoessay, freeze-frames of the Popat family's adventures in subzero temperatures.
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Hindu - The book makes interesting
reading as a travelogue, while the
photography is a colourful commemoration
of some unique landscapes and wildlife
that usually grace the pages of venerable
journals of geographic societies.
Hers is a travelogue enlivened by
the freshness of youthful spirit,
a casual anecdotal style and a geographical
range that spans the far corners of
the globe.
Afternoon
- Ever dream of travelling to the
Arctic or the Antarctic. Then read
Urmi Popat's experiences before planning
your trip.
Midday-Metro
-It’s useful for anyone who
wants to visit the regions and gives
tips about how to travel.
Sunday Miday
-Mumbaiwallah Urmi Popat and her family
literally went to the other end of
the earth, exploring the breathtaking
beauty and the mysteries of the Arctic
and the Antarctic. Her book captures
the magic of the virgin lands.
Society magazine-
The book contains vivid details with
photographs and maps of the two regions.
The book is a good travel guide for
those planning their travel to the
poles. As for those not inclined to
do so, the ice pictures will definitely
help ‘beat the heat’ this
summer.
Outlook Traveller
- Arctic and Antarctic: Journeys to
the Extremities of the Earth, a coffee
table book chronicling a family's
love for adventure by Urmi Popat came
as a pleasant surprise. The book does
have some detail-that makes the journey
so much less daunting. There are some
lovely shots of the Gentoo Penguins.
Excerpts of the book in Asian
Age, Times
of India’s-Bombay Times,
The Telegraph,
Hindustan Times,
Jetwings,
Upper Crust,
Housecalls
and in the inaugural issue of the
Jetwings International.
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