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How to choose between the Arctic and Antarctic for your Polar Voyage
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15 Best Places To Visit In Antarctica
What are the best places to visit in Antarctica? We’ve put together a detailed guide on 16 of the best places to experience on the southern continent.
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Arctic vs. Antarctic Cruise
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Best Place To See Penguins In The Wild
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Antarctic Wildlife Guide: Penguin Tours
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The Ultimate Drake Passage Cruise
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Best Time to Visit Longyearbyen
A visit to Longyearbyen is an experience you’ll never forget, so you’ll want to be mindful when you pick the time of year to visit to guarantee that all your polar adventure dreams are possible. Longyearbyen is an amazing year-round destination, but it’s important to remember the small community experiences distinct seasons and the changing weather, snow and ice conditions, and number of daylight hours can impact on the outdoor activities you can enjoy. You’ll also want to familiarize yourself with the time of year polar vessels typically bring travelers to Longyearbyen, which is typically between May and late September. In this article, you’ll find out when is the best time to visit Longyearbyen, one of the world’s northernmost communities. Where is Longyearbyen? Longyearbyen is the capital of Svalbard and is located on Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. Spitsbergen Island is also known as “The Wildlife Capital of the Arctic.” Situated in the Arctic Ocean, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole, Longyearbyen is one of the world’s most isolated communities. The town’s fascinating history and location in the high Arctic makes it a unique starting destination to further explore the Norwegian Arctic. Interesting Facts about Svalbard Before the 1920s, Svalbard was largely uninhabited by humans until the Spitsbergen Treaty officially granted Norwegian sovereignty to the archipelago. Longyearbyen has a long history as a coal mining town, and to this day practices and traditions from that time carry over. For example, it is customary in Longyearbyen to remove your […]
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Greenland Explorer: Sail and Soar the Alpine Arctic
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Things to do in Longyearbyen
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How to get to Ilulissat, Greenland
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Spitsbergen Zodiac Cruising (360° VR)
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Nansen's Fram Expedition: Bold North Pole Exploration in the 1890s
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SeaLegacy Photographers Paul Nicklen & Cristina Mittermeier Prepare for the North Pole Summit 2017
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Studying Beluga Whale Communication at Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge
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Global Citizens Create Change Through Discovery
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Adventurous Highlight: Greenland Tourism
Greenland is a must-visit destination for polar enthusiasts. Here’s our guide to help you prepare for the best experience on the island.
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Sightseeing In Antarctica
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When To Visit Greenland for Northern Lights
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The Ultimate Greenland Travel Guide
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You Can Travel to Antarctica—and Here’s How
Expedition guide Daven Hafey unpacks the mystery of traveling to Antarctica.
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Scientific Research on a Super Colony of Adélie Penguins
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Franklin's Lost Expedition: Myths, Mystery & Modern Day Relics
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5 Arctic Animals You Might See on a North Pole Expedition
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Snow Hill: 65 million years of Antarctic history
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Penguins: Happiest Feet in the Antarctic
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Penguins 101 with Dr. Tom Hart
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North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure
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Northwest Passage: Follow in the Footsteps of Legendary Explorers | Unforgettable Polar Moments
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