Svalbard Expedition 2024: Encounters at the Edge of the World
The horizon blurred between sea and sky, broken only by drifting ice floes. We had left the last outposts of human presence behind, moving into the true Arctic wilderness.
Svalbard Expedition 2024: Wildlife in the Arctic Ice
The next morning, the Vikingfjord cut through calm Arctic waters, our eyes scanning the shoreline for movement. We had entered Magdalenefjord, a place steeped in history and known for its wildlife. Our mission was clear—find more polar bears.
Svalbard Expedition 2024: Setting Sail Into the Arctic Wild
It was the end of July, and I was stepping onto the expedition ship Vikingfjord in Longyearbyen, Svalbard. This time, though, I wasn’t guiding—I was a guest.