Greenland coming to terms with tourism
With more of its territory and waters accessible because of climate change, Greenland must make some decisions soon on how to handle increased visits
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Michelin 2-star restaurant moves to Greenland
At the end of an hour's boat ride, or a helicopter hop, a tiny restaurant is serving a $280 tasting menu.
Greenland's ice sheet melting faster
New reports show that climate change is happening fastest in the Arctic.
Lindblad, NatGeo plan to break the ice
A new ship's Polar Class 5 rating opens up destinations that have been, up to now, only available in summer.
Greenland village gets unwelcome iceberg
An offshore iceberg arrives to threaten a town in Greenland.
Record ice melts and temperatures worry Greenland
Danish scientists are worried: Greenland's seasonal ice melt is happening sooner and more is melting, along with record high temperatures.
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Viewing the Northern Lights: Tips and Techniques
When you see the Northern Lights for the first time, they seem unreal. Almost magical, maybe even scary to some. The Aurora Borealis is one of the most spectacular natural phenomena you can observe and well worth a journey to the northern parts of the...
Visiting Western Greenland. Part II – Western Greenland on Foot!
Part I covered three Greenlandic towns I have visited but my real passion is being out in West Greenland’s wilderness. So this part is about what it has to offer those willing to get out there on foot and under canvas! I...
Visiting Western Greenland. Part I – Three Towns
In July 2006 I gave in to curiosity and realized my ambition to visit West Greenland. I returned 6 times in the next 8 years! I knew that about 10% of the world’s freshwater was sitting on Greenland with the capacity to raise...
Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 4, 2013: Patterns from the Air
Conditions aren’t always right—too much cloud, not enough sun, not the right scene on the ground—but pictures from the air can offer dramatic views. One recent blog on TravelGumbo featured an amazing series of views of ice-bound...
Greenland from six miles high!
One of the advantages of the polar route between Europe and western North America is that on the westbound flight you generally travel during daylight. The route takes you over southern Greenland and on a good day the view out your window...