Arctic
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Chasing The Eclipse: Behind the Scenes of an Epic Greenlandic Voyage
Two minutes and seventeen seconds. That’s how long a group of explorers stood under an ominous light of darkness. This paradoxical and temporary moment where a Greenlandic sky revealed shades I’d never witnessed before. Two minutes and seventeen seconds. That’s also how long I had to document a moment that I had no experience with. It was something I’d spent weeks preparing for, but if I’m being honest, I still wasn’t sure how the final visual story’d play out. Here I was, in the deepest fjords of East Greenland, on the top deck of a small ship with two tripods, two cameras, and two minutes and seventeen seconds. I needed a specific image. An image that could convey the gravity, wonderment, and contradictory nature of what I was about to experience. In the summer of 2026, I got to experience first-hand just how special a total solar eclipse is, and in this story, I’m going to share my journey in bringing this image to life. An Opportunity At Wonderment A few weeks after returning from an assignment in Svalbard, I received a call about returning to the Arctic Circle. Only this time, it’d be aboard another vessel that was travelling to East Greenland in an effort to witness a total solar eclipse. I’m not an astrophotographer. I’ve never witnessed an eclipse of any kind. And truthfully, I never had a desire to seek one out. That being said, 2026 was a big year for space and sci-fi. Experiencing the double-feature of _Project Hail Mary_ in […]
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The Lilliehöök Glacier: A Frozen Giant Shaped by Millennia of Arctic Ice
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Alkefjellet: The Steep Seabird Cliffs
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Fair Isle: The Ultimate Hidden Gem for Viking History and Seabird Lovers
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Walking in the Footsteps of the Norse: Sailing Ancient Viking Routes Today
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Jan Mayen: The Remote Volcanic Island Most Travelers Will Never Step Foot On
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The Lesser-Known Westfjords and Remote East Iceland: Hidden Gems on the Voyage
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Kayaking Among Icebergs: A Bucket List Experience in Greenland
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What It’s Like to Sail Across the North Atlantic to the Arctic
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Whales of the High Arctic: Species You’ll Encounter in Svalbard
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Practicing Wellness on an Arctic Expedition
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Polar Bear Viewing Ethics and New Distance Rules in Svalbard
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The Power of Solitude and Self-Reflection in the Polar Regions
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Iceberg Photography Tips from Expedition Experts
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Bird Migration Stories: Barnacle Geese in Svalbard
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Learn About the Rich Inuit Culture on an Arctic Cruise
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Discover the Northern Lights on an Arctic Cruise
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Witness the Midnight Sun: An Unforgettable First Journey to the Arctic Summer
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Solo Travel to the Polar Regions: Why It’s Trending in 2025
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Polar Travel Trends for 2025: Why More Adventurers Are Choosing Arctic and Antarctic Cruises
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