Port Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands, is a charming and picturesque town known for its British-style architecture, beautiful waterfront, and rich history.

Port Stanley is also home to a diverse mix of nationalities .  According to the 2021 Census, there are people from 86 different nationalities living in the Falkland Islands  As of 2024, Port Stanley’s population is estimated to be around 3,121. The largest groups after Falkland Islanders and British are from St. Helena, the Philippines, Chile and Zimbabwe; 51 Filipinos live at the Falkland Islands! It’s definitely quite a melting pot!

Our day began with a thrilling and bumpy tender ride to the port, followed by a brief bus journey. We then transferred to a 4WD vehicle and ventured off-road through a stunning landscape to Newmans Island, home to approximately 200 breeding pairs of gentoo penguins. After disembarking from the vehicle, we were free to explore, where we discovered penguins huddled together in a circle, which turned out to be young chick.

Observing the parent penguins emerge from the ocean, waddle up the hillside, and bring food to their eagerly waiting chicks was truly a remarkable sight.