Category Archives: Svalbard

Camp Barentz in Svalbard: Is an Arctic Wilderness Evening Worth It?

An Arctic Wilderness Evening at Camp Barentz in Svalbard - My review

There are so many unique experiences in Svalbard and I have done nearly all of them at one point or another. While many are for adventurers, the Arctic Wilderness Evening at Camp Barentz in Svalbard is one that is for everyone! This post details my evening at Camp Barentz, how to book, and whether I […]

20 Sensational Things to Do in Svalbard (+ Best Activities!)

Best things to do in Svalbard

Are you looking for the best things to do in Svalbard? This guide will walk you through the top Svalbard attractions, tours, and landmarks! Keep reading! In this guide, you will find an array of activities in Svalbard, as well as some of the best museums, restaurants, cafes, and more. I have visited Svalbard more […]

30 Things to Know Before You Visit Svalbard (Spitsbergen)

Travel to svalbard and longyearbyen tips: glacier

Are you planning to visit Svalbard one of these days? There is so much mystery around Spitsbergen and the Norwegian Arctic destination. This guide will help you out! So, where exactly is Svalbard? It’s so funny to see Svalbard becoming a popular travel destination because I have known about it for many years and I even visited […]

My Failed Trip to Pyramiden in Svalbard

Fact:  I never went to Svalbard to see polar bears.  I actually went to Svalbard to visit Pyramiden, which is an abandoned Soviet mining town on Spitsbergen. Pyramiden is home to the world’s most northern Lenin statue and just houses a unique side of Soviet history- one I am deeply enamored by.  I was very busy with […]

Adventfjorden, Glaciers, and Polar Bears – The Best Things About Svalbard

Adventfjorden, Glaciers, and Polar Bears - The Best Things About Svalbard

One of the coldest and remotest places on earth, Svalbard is a land of ice and rock. Despite this, it’s also one of the most hauntingly beautiful places you’ll ever visit. Thanks to its incredible wildlife and unique landscape, Svalbard is now becoming one of the most popular Arctic destinations available. Within easy reach of […]

Svalbard Northern Lights Guide: How to See Them (+ Tips!)

Svalbard Northern Lights Guide: How to See Them (+ Tips!)

This is a Svalbard northern lights guide that includes the best Spitsbergen northern lights tours, photography tips, and what to expect when you’re there.   I hope this helps you plan your winter travels to Svalbard and I really hope that you are able to witness the northern lights in Svalbard… it will truly make for […]