We were to experience a sense of peace on every day of this trip, the silence often only broken by the noise of the kittiwakes and other birds. Surprisingly today we were also to experience warm sunshine; not something I expected to find in Svalbard. The post Arctic diary three: Fjortende Julibukta, Krossfjorden and Camp Zoe appeared first on Travel with me.| Travel with me
Having spent the first half of August on an expedition cruise in Svalbard, I spent much of the second half wanting to return! But any return will have to wait, and meanwhile within a week of getting home we were off again, on our annual trip to Yorkshire. The post Gallery: an August selection (2025) appeared first on Travel with me.| Travel with me
Today was definitely a day for ‘big boots’ and also definitely a day for adventure. But then, so was every day on our expedition cruise! The morning brought low clouds in places and some rain. As we finished breakfast an announcement came over the PA that beluga whales had been spotted ... The post Arctic diary two: St. Jonsfjorden appeared first on Travel with me.| Travel with me
The Arctic is a magical place, wild, bleak, hauntingly beautiful. It is also, surprisingly perhaps, full of colour. However there are plenty of scenes that lend themselves to black and white photography too. The post Gallery: seeing Svalbard in black and white (part one) appeared first on Travel with me.| Travel with me
Discover what it’s like to take a Svalbard cruise with Aurora Expeditions, filled with polar bears, ice, wildlife and Arctic memories that last a lifetime.| NOMADasaurus
For several years now I have longed to visit Svalbard. A land where the sun never sets in summer, nor rises in winter. A land 60% covered with glaciers and home to exciting wildlife such as polar bears and walrus. And finally this year I made it. The post Arctic diary one: expedition overview appeared first on Travel with me.| Travel with me
Who hasn’t been mesmerised at times by the sight and sound of the sea? Watching the movement of waves, whether on the shore or from a ship, can be almost hypnotising, or so I find. The post Gallery: moving through Arctic waters 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
Polar bears face unprecedented challenges as the climate crisis transforms their Arctic home. With sea ice melting earlier in the year and forming later in the season, polar bear monitoring helps researchers understand how they respond to these changes. This is where WWF’s Wildlife Tracker comes in. The tracker, which has been a valuable tool for showing […] The post Peering in on polar bears: WWF’s Wildlife Tracker has info for researchers (and fun for you) appeared first on WWF.CA.| WWF.CA
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
A complete breakdown of the 4 best places to stay in Svalbard including best hotels and my advice of where to stay in each!| Bags Always Packed
Discover what it is like on our 15-day Svalbard in Depth expedition from a recently returned expeditioners account.| Aurora Expeditions™
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