Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland: Visiting One of the Most Remote Towns in the World

Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland is a place with some impressive superlatives, being sandwiched between the world’s largest fjord system, Scoresby Sund, to the south and the world’s largest national park, Northeast Greenland National Park, to the north. 

As you might imagine, it’s incredibly remote In fact, it’s one of only a handful of settlements along the 6,200 mile coastline of eastern Greenland and the ONLY town in the Northeastern region of the country. For each of the 500 visitors that make it here each year, you’ll get to experience immense natural beauty and unique Indigenous culture. If you want to experience this mysterious place for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about visiting Ittoqqortoormiit.

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Greenland Cruise Review: Everything You Need to Know

Greenland has a lot of superlatives—it’s the biggest island, the least densely populated country, and home to the northernmost landmass in the world.  My husband, Justin, and I recently spent 12 days sailing from Reykjavik, Iceland to and along the northeastern coast of Greenland with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions to immerse ourselves in this raw and wildly beautiful place. If you’re considering doing the same, here’s our honest review of our experience on our National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Greenland cruise, from what kind of activities we got up to every day to what to expect from the onboard staff.

Aurora Expeditions Svalbard Cruise Review: What You Need to Know

Arctic cruises are currently exploding in popularity, offering an incredible mix of abundant wildlife, otherworldly landscapes, and unique natural phenomena, like the Midnight Sun or the Northern Lights. One of the most popular destinations for Arctic cruises is Svalbard, an archipelago located between Norway and the North Pole that’s known for being home to the northernmost city, Longyearbyen, and to one of the highest populations of polar bears on the planet. 

We recently spent two weeks aboard a Svalbard cruise with Aurora Expeditions, an Australian company that specializes in polar expeditions. If you’re considering heading to Svalbard or joining an Aurora Expeditions cruise, here’s everything you need to know.

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