Many people dream of having a unique arctic adventure, and where’s better than the Norwegian island Svalbard? This remote arctic island is home to a large city, gets thousands of tourists yearly, and does not require a work visa for you to get a job there. But here’s the hurdle; you need to find a … Read more
Norway’s remote arctic island Svalbard houses lots of incredible job opportunities filled to the brim with unique experiences. Many people dream of living on Svalbard, but the current housing crisis on Svalbard makes it very difficult for most. But what’s the deal with the housing crisis on Svalbard, and how did it get there? Let’s … Read more
The remote arctic Norwegian island Svalbard is home to many seemingly weird laws and regulations, like the fact that it’s illegal to own a cat on the island, or the fact that you cannot be buried there. But one of the weird laws that actually makes a lot of sense is the one about it … Read more
Svalbard with it’s unofficial capital city Longyearbyen is one of Norway’s most exotic and unique places, and a popular destination for large tourist cruise ships. Many cruise ships spend a full day or even multiple days in the Port of Longyearbyen, so what’s the best method to get between Longyearbyen harbor and the city center? … Read more
Svalbard is known for having some rather weird laws and regulations, including the fact that you cannot give birth on this arctic island. There’s also a myth that it’s illegal to die on Svalbard, but that’s just one of Internet’s many rumors that are entirely false. But what about the rumor that you cannot own … Read more
Svalbard is a truly amazing island in the Arctic ocean, and it’s owned by Norway even though it’s very far away from the mainland geographically. The island only has one real Norwegian city, but that city also has a pretty high degree of autonomy. But does Svalbard have its own capital, and if so, what … Read more
Svalbard is an arctic island owned by Norway, and it’s a popular tourist attraction for anyone who wants to experience the midnight sun, see the northern lights, see wild polar bears or just want an incredible adventure on this frigid, remote island. But what is the situation like when it comes to cities and towns … Read more
Many travelers dream of visiting Svalbard to see the arctic for real, and this island group is actually very different from mainland Norway. It’s a great place to visit for arctic excursions and wildlife safaris, but what’s the cost of things like in Svalbard? Is it as costly as in mainland Norway? Despite Svalbard being … Read more
There’s no place like the arctic and pristine nature of Svalbard, but these protected ecosystems bring in over 100,000 tourists every single year. The Norwegian law requires the protected areas on Svalbard to be pristine and unaffected by human activity, but recent tourism spikes have led to a growing concern of the state of these … Read more
Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a huge gene bank that stores seeds from all over the world. The Seed Vault is located on the arctic island Svalbard, north of mainland Norway. You’ve probably seen pictures of the entrance to Svalbard Global Seed Vault in the media several times already, so why not visit Svalbard Global … Read more