Researchers who visited Svalbard expected deep snow, but instead they found meltwater pools and thawed ground. The post Scientists get a shocking glimpse of Arctic climate change appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.| Yale Climate Connections
Endless nights livened up by candles and string lights underneath a galaxy of stars and streaking auroras. Pastel blue light washing over snow-capped mountains with not a tree in sight. Brilliant sun shining day and night above snow-covered tundras, pristine nature marred only by a few snowmobile tracks showing the path to adventure. Believe it...| Eternal Arrival
Only one month after starting my PhD, I found myself in a tiny plane flying over one of the most beautiful and breathtaking landscapes I’ve ever seen. I was on the way to the northernmost settlement in the world – the research village Ny-Ålesund. What I expected from the trip: cold temperatures, darkness, and lots of snow. What I found instead: stunning views, magical colors, friendly people, and my love for the polar winter. An adventure diary… 28.01.2025 – A little less than 2 week...| Cryospheric Sciences
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
