As the northernmost city in the world, Longyearbyen in Svalbard offers a blend of extreme geography and unique Arctic culture. We spent several days exploring the area to curate this guide of 14 incredible things to do in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, from historic mines to cozy northern cafes.
Our ultimate Svalbard cruise packing list simplifies the challenge of prepping for Zodiac excursions and polar bear sightings in the remote High Arctic. After spending two weeks exploring Norway’s fjords with Aurora Expeditions, we’ve identified exactly which gear you’ll need to stay warm and what you can safely leave behind.
Our honest Aurora Expeditions Svalbard cruise review details our two-week journey through the high Arctic, highlighting what it’s like to look for polar bears and glaciers with this expedition cruise line. Whether you’re drawn by the Midnight Sun or the remote wilderness of Norway’s northernmost archipelago, here is everything you need to know about the onboard and offboard experience.
Preparing for the unpredictable weather and buggy conditions of the jungle can be challenging, but our ultimate Amazon rainforest packing list simplifies the process for any adventurer. Based on our time deep in the Ecuadorian jungle, we’ve identified the essential gear you need to stay comfortable while exploring this incredible bucket list destination.
After extensive research into the countless lodges across the Amazon, we personally chose to stay at the Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge, an affordable, all-inclusive eco-lodge in Ecuador. This honest and unbiased Cuyabeno Dolphin Lodge review covers everything from the unique wildlife encounters to the overall guest experience to help you decide if it’s the right home base for your rainforest adventure.
Our comprehensive Havasupai packing list ensures you carry exactly what’s needed to sustain yourself for three nights while exploring the most beautiful waterfalls in the Grand Canyon, without adding unnecessary weight to the 20-mile trek. We’ve refined this gear guide based on our own personal experience trekking to these waterfalls to help you pack efficiently for this bucketlist backpacking adventure.
This honest Boondockers Welcome review draws on our personal experience staying with over one hundred hosts to help you decide if this unique camping membership fits your RVing style. We break down the pros and cons of staying on private property across the country so you can determine if the annual fee is worth the investment.
Creating a comprehensive Galapagos packing list can be daunting when you’re balancing volcanic hikes, chilly snorkeling sessions, and close wildlife encounters. After exploring the islands both by cruise and land, we’ve rounded up exactly which gear and footwear you’ll need to make the most of this bucket-list destination.
A National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Galapagos cruise offers an immersive experience from the pioneers who first brought private travel to these legendary islands in the 1960s. This honest review explores what it’s actually like onboard today and whether the journey truly lives up to the operator’s iconic reputation.
The White Rim Overlook Trail is a hidden gem in Canyonlands National Park that leads hikers along the canyon’s edge to one of its most breathtaking vistas. This guide provides everything you need to know to experience this incredible hike in Moab, Utah and its dramatic views of the massive mesas and desert floor below.
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