Overnight the Ocean Explorer had left the smaller islands of Edgeøya and Barentsøya and returned to the main one in the archipelago, Spitsbergen. We rounded its southern tip to moor in the fjord of Hornsund. The landscapes were particularly stunning but for me our arrival here was tinged with a little sadness as it felt as if we were on the home strait back to Longyearbyen. The post Arctic diary nine: Hornsund, Burgerbukta and Mühlbacherbreen appeared first on Travel with me.| Travel with me
On an expedition cruise not everything that is planned can work out quite as expected. We had already seen yesterday how fog could create a change of plan, as we’d been unable to land at Andréeneset on Kvitøya. Today another force of nature was to have a similar impact; not weather but bears! The post Arctic diary eight: Edgeøya walruses and dolphins appeared first on Travel with me.| Travel with me
A more low-key day today, after the excitement of yesterday's polar bear encounter. But there were no dull days on this trip and today’s highlight was ticking off another of my Arctic wish-list animals, walruses. The ship travelled south-east during the night to the small island of Kvitoya, the easternmost one in the Svalbard archipelago. The post Arctic diary seven: Kvitøya Island appeared first on Travel with me.| Travel with me
If you’re a traveler that likes visiting extreme places, Longyearbyen is probably on your bucket list—it’s the northernmost city in the world, after all! This town of 2,400 residents is located on Svalbard, a northerly archipelago located between Norway and the North Pole. But what exactly is there to do in this unique place? My husband, Justin, and I spent a few days exploring all over this quirky town before our cruise around Svalbard, so we’ve put together this list of 12 incredi...| Uprooted Traveler
The best way, by far, to explore the archipelago of Svalbard, Norway located in the High Arctic, is by joining ... Read more The post The ULTIMATE Svalbard Cruise Packing List: Everything You Need to Bring appeared first on Uprooted Traveler.| Uprooted Traveler
Arctic cruises are currently exploding in popularity, offering an incredible mix of abundant wildlife, otherworldly landscapes, and unique natural phenomena, like the Midnight Sun or the Northern Lights. One of the most popular destinations for Arctic cruises is Svalbard, an archipelago located between Norway and the North Pole that’s known for being home to the northernmost city, Longyearbyen, and to one of the highest populations of polar bears on the planet. We recently spent two weeks ...| Uprooted Traveler
Looking for the best Longyearbyen restaurants? These are my favorite restaurants in Svalbard, including fine dining, cozy cafes, and delicious Arctic flavors!| Megan Starr Travel Blog
Life on Svalbard: Finding Home on a Remote Island Near the North Pole by Cecilia BlomdahlMy rating: 3 of 5 starsSo, where was I after reading this book? Probably booking my ticket to Svalbard — and…| books are life
Want to visit Svalbard but you're not sure when? Time of year matters a lot -- so I created a monthly breakdown with weather & sunlight info!| Eternal Arrival
