"And I tell you, if you have the desire for knowledge and the power to give it physical expression, go out and explore." So said Apsley Cherry-Garrard, who accompanied Captain Scott on his doomed expedition to Antarctica and famously documented their experiences in his memoir The Worst Journey in t[...]
Welcome to Greenland, one of the last frontiers of our modern world. Greenland travel is a rewarding experience for adventure seekers and wildlife lovers. Located far north in the Arctic Ocean, Greenland has some of the most dramatic and spectacular polar landscapes in the world. It is home to icebe[...]
Located along the west coast of Greenland, the town of Ilulissat is known as the iceberg capital of the world. So much so that the icebergs even gave its name: Ilulissat means "iceberg" in Inuit. Thousands of icebergs fill the famous Ilulissat Icefjord all year round. The UNESCO World Heritage Site[...]
Far from Europe’s crowd-pullers lies the Arctic island nation of Iceland. This Iceland travel guide will bring you high over its volcanoes and deep underground. Marooned just outside the Arctic Circle, Iceland is a Nordic island nation that’s barely three hours away from London by plane �[...]
Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here's my guide to help you plan the perfect Northern Lights trip. Iceland is known as the land of fire and ice, for good reasons. Its coastlines are fringed with ragged fjords, its interior is speckled with lava fiel[...]
Are you planning to travel Faroe Islands? Here's my complete Faroe Islands travel guide and itinerary with details on the best places to explore, eat and sleep in 4 days. In the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, tiny islands with jagged peaks and vertiginous cliff faces jut out from the sea, piercing in[...]
Ready for an epic adventure in Iceland? Now what should you pack for Iceland? Here is my detailed Iceland packing list for any time of the year. Iceland is a spectacular wonderland for outdoor lovers and active travelers. But the first thing you need to know is that weather in Iceland can be unpred[...]
Iceland with kids is easy, fun, exciting and oh so rewarding. An Iceland family vacation is a dream come true for active parents who want to add some adventure into their kids' lives. Iceland: a land of fire and ice, brimming with the works of Mother Nature. Its coastlines are fringed with ragged[...]
Wonder how summer in Greenland is like? Follow my journey as I cruise Nuuk's fjords to see icebergs, go fishing, hiking and much more! In Greenland, you don’t have to go far to experience the wilderness. Even from the capital city of Nuuk, pristine nature is just a short hike or boat trip away.[...]
Take a peek into Greenland's culture and history and check out these things to do in Nuuk, Greenland.
A photo essay of Nuuk, the colorful capital city of Greenland. Picturesque and quaint, Nuuk is probably the cutest capital city I’ve been. Scandinavian high-roofed houses can be found in every color you can imagine: from indigo blue to electric pink, lime green to dark burgundy. While the build[...]
To help you plan the best road trip around Iceland, here is a detailed breakdown of my (awesome) Iceland Ring Road itinerary. There’s no better way to explore Iceland than by driving the Ring Road, a.k.a. Route 1, that circles the entire island. Spanning 828 miles (1332 km), this route is one of[...]
Planning an Iceland road trip? Here is my detailed guide on renting a car in Iceland as well as traffic rules and driving tips. Marooned just outside the Arctic Circle, Iceland is a Nordic island nation that’s just a hop away from mainland Europe and North America – and yet so wild, rugged and[...]
If you're dreaming of seeing a puffin in the wild, go to Mykines. You're guaranteed to see puffins around their breeding grounds on the westernmost island in the Faroes. I hold my breathe and keep still. The wind is howling and whipping at my face, which has turned red from the wind and sun. My nos[...]
One of the best things to do in Iceland is snorkeling Silfra Iceland. It's the ultimate adventure experience that cannot rival anything else on the island. Dressed in a bulky dry suit, airtight hood and gloves, I’m taking the plunge into the glacial waters of a narrow crack. It’s not just any[...]
Mention Iceland and you often conjure images of glaciers, waterfalls, volcanoes and most of all, the Northern Lights. Electrifying lights dancing in the night skies, lighting up the darkness with all kinds of color – this phenomenon occurs in few places in the world, and Iceland happens to be one[...]
Ice climbing on the Solheimajjokull Glacier is definitely one of the hardest yet exhilarating things we did in Iceland. If you love adventure as much as we do, you definitely need to try it! Left, right, ice sticks in; left, right, feet up. Forceful arm strides followed by small, heavy steps. It[...]
There’s something haunting about Svalbard landscapes: aqua blue icebergs floating on crystal water, massive glaciers crackling in the background towered by snow mountains. Few places boast such striking physical appeal and raw wilderness as the polar regions. Since returning from Svalbard, I’v[...]
I’ve just returned from an Arctic expedition to Svalbard, and I'm still struggling to piece together the touching memories and overwhelming sensations. My mind is trying to process what it was that moved me so – was it the surreal beauty, the extreme conditions or the rich wildlife? Perhaps it w[...]