A lot of factors can increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights in the Arctic. The most important? Be in the right place!The ethereal Northern Lights occur in the Arctic region and are most visible in a circular band known as the Aurora Borealis Oval Zone. Much like a wide oblong ring, the
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The North Pole controversy boasts all the hallmarks of a Netflix documentary: we’ve got a wicked cast of dubious characters with dodgy pasts, outlandish claims and an ethereal setting that would just be awesome on a huge screen. Plus, the North Pole Saga is 100 years in the making so that alone ough
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Join an exhilarating Arctic expedition cruise from Spitzbergen, in the mesmerizing archipelago of Svalbard, and the first place you’ll land is Longyearbyen: the northernmost city on earth. Even at the very height of the summer, in July, the last thing you’ll probably consider is that it should be mu
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The Arctic has become a hot media topic in recent years thanks primarily to global warming fears so it’s fair to say that you know a lot about the northernmost region of our planet. You’re probably aware that a total Arctic ice melt could result in a global sea rise of more than 6 metres and that gl
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You may be surprised to hear that the Svalbard archipelago in the High Arctic is considered a year-round destination although because it’s mostly known as an Arctic cruise base, it receives most visitors during the northern summer. This is the time of year when these high Norwegian islands are at th
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The harshness of the Arctic region means that even if you’re visiting on an expedition cruise at the height of summer, you’ll likely experience climatic extremes. Packing for all eventualities is absolutely essential for Arctic cruise passengers, as is having good-quality gear that’ll keep you warm
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