A warm Christmas greeting from the Canary Islands.
My nephew took all the way from Greenland to celebrate Christmas with me in Fuerteventura :-) <3
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- The first time I saw a seal resting on an IcebergDuring the summer of 2019, I went on a holiday, sailing from Nuuk to South Greenland to visit family and friends all over South Greenland. We had almost reached Qaqortoq, a trip that took us about 14 hours, when my father, with his eagle eyes, spotted a small dot on a floating iceberg. We came closer and lo and behold, a cute little seal was napping with a flock of seagulls! This was an absolutely magical moment during sunset! I’ve lived in Greenland most of my life and yet I&r
- The beauty of East GreenlandWanna see what beauty really is? Visit East Greenland! The nature is just amazing and I have no words to describe the feeling so I simply suggest you go there yourself! I really rarely promise anything, but if you love nature, beautiful scenery, peace and mindfulness, I can promise you won't regret a visit to this part of Greenland. East Greenland is different from the rest of the country There is a big difference from East to West, as well as North to South Greenland
- Winter in IlulissatDo you want an adventure in Greenland during winter? I can recommend visiting Ilulissat and bringing plenty of warm clothing! :-) Ilulissat in Winter Ilulissat is above the Arctic Circle, which means it experiences polar nights during the Winter. This means the sun doesn't rise above the horizon at all! Here in Ilulissat, this lasts for almost for two months, but the further North you go in Greenland it lasts for even a longer period.
- A weekend of ice fishing in NuukWe headed out early in the morning before the sunrise, leaving the harbor at 09.05 The sailing itself was smooth and easy, and it didn’t take longer than 20 minutes to get to our destination, “The Northland” We jumped in a small dinghy to get to the shore, just as the light started coming with the sunrise. We moved equipment from the boat to shore, back and forth, back and forth, as our plan was to stay overnight. Setting up camp We loaded all of the equipment on
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Greenland mask danceThe 21st of December is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. After this date, the Sun shines longer for those places south of the Arctic circle, and the brightness during the "day" starts to increase for locations north, even though the Sun doesn't actually rise above the horizon. Depending on exactly how far north you are, the first glimpses of the Sun itself begin in January as the transition to the opposite extreme (the Midnight Sun) begins again. The wi- Merry Christmas from GreenlandMerry Christmas from Santa's country, Greenland :-) Christmas in Greenland is the coziest time of the year! Families and friends enjoying quality time. Candles and the scent of cookies and meat in the oven. The wind whispers, everything is covered with snow, and the darkness outside makes it cozier when all the Christmas decorations light up the houses. Lighting the Christmas Tree The lighting of the Christmas tree on the first Sunday of Advent and is a cozy tradition, and almo
- Christmas in Greenland - 2019First and foremost, I would like to say that Christmas is the biggest holiday in Greenland and it is celebrated for almost a month! It is like "December = Christmas" There are many ways to celebrate Christmas in Greenland. Lighting the town Christmas Tree First, people in Nuuk gather on the first Sunday of advent. This year, it was December 1st. There was a Christmas tree light-up event in the center of Nuuk where Santa Claus came and lit the tree. It is not the best quality of
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I published a book and held a Greenlandic photo exhibition!It has been more than a year since I posted here last time. Time flies. How have you been guys? [같은 내용의 한국어 포스팅은 여기 클릭하세요! ^^] For me, the year 2019 was a hectic year but also very productive! I am so happy to be in December finally! (and in a week, Christmas!) It has been almost 4 years since I got to Greenland. I am happy to announce that this year, in 2
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Kangerlussuaq and Roklubben RestaurantVisiting a town in Greenland with an overnight in Kangerlussuaq? Or maybe your destination is Kangerlussuaq itself? Please do yourself a favor and explore the area, as there is much beautiful scenery hidden not far from the airport. Kangerlussuaq Excursions You can actually stand on the ice cap at the end of the Kangerlussuaq road. This road is the longest in Greenland and is 51 kilometers from the harbor to the ice. You can book yourself on a to- December in GreenlandGreenland in winter might be a bit cold, but it is for sure beautiful and cozy! Many might think winter in Greenland is cold and dark, but even though we might have polar nights or only a few hours of sun, the snow actually brightens up everything, and if you have the right clothes you´ll be warm in the cold. For many years I have been escaping to the south during winter because I prefer sun and beach. This winter I am in Nuuk spending time with family and friends in Nuuk, and enjo
- The longest word in the Greenlandic languageGreenlandic is a polysynthetic language which allows for the creation of really long words by stringing together roots and suffixes, and is therefore pretty well known for its long words, but which is the longest? If you go to a website called kalak.gl it claims the longest word is this: Nalunaarasuartaatee-ranngualioqatigiiffissua-lioriataallaqqissupiloru-jussuanngortartuinnaka-sinngortinniamisaalinn-guatsiaraluallaqqooqiga-minngamiaasiinngooq." Consisting of 153 letters.
- Nuuk in OctoberColorful Nuuk. Nuuk is the capital of Greenland and has today appr. 17.000 inhabitants. The small villages are getting smaller while the towns are getting bigger. Nuuk is the administrativ town with many job opportunities and therefore are people moving to the capital while the young ones also move to Nuuk to study. On the picture above is the old part of Nuuk in the front, with the new in the back. There is even a newer part beneath the mountain far back, which
- Sailing in Disco bayThe best day off for me is to get away from everything and enjoy the nature. This weekend a friend asked another friend and I if we would like to enjoy him on a boat tour in the disco bay, and of course, we went out! :-) Even though we are used to this huge and beautiful nature, we still find it breathtaking and have many pictures of icebergs :-) There are so many beautiful shaped icebergs in many sizes. I love to spend the time o
- Qaqortoq, the biggest town in South Greenland'Qaqortoq' means 'white' in Greenlandic. South Greenland has more green fields and trees than any other places in Greenland, however ironically the name of this biggest town (population: 3,084 - Statistics Greenland 2017) in South Greenland is 'white'. Does Qaqortoq envy other towns in Greenland with a lot of snow and ice? Qaqortoq has been my favorite town in the whole of Greenland since my first travel to Greenland in 2010. So far, I have visited nine towns/settlements in Gree
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Things I miss living in GreenlandRecently, I was in London, immersed in the heaving mass of city life. I was reminded of the things one misses when living in Greenland. Here are some of them. Coffee. As far as I know, it is not possible to buy a good cup of coffee in Greenland. People used to drive out to Nuuk's airport café, as it had a reputation for the best coffee in town. But the café has changed hands and I can’t say I was all that impressed even before the café’s latest incarnation. Th- Paradise island - QeqertarsuaqDisko Island "Qeqertarsuaq" is a very beautiful and unique island. Here you can find hot springs and tall steep basalt mountains created by volcanic activity 25-65 million years ago. Because of its volcanic creation, this town has a very beautiful black beach. The icebergs are being pushed up to land with the tides and allow you to have an indescribable evening walk by the water among these beautiful frozen objects. It´s an amazing sight and if I was
- Hiking tours in Greenland | Disko BayQeqertarsuaq has many hike possibilities, and one of them goes to this beautiful sight Kuannit. Just an hour away from the town is one of the most gorgeous places I have seen in Greenland! This time I saw it from the seaside on an afternoon boat tour with friends. So pure so beautiful! Hiking tour from Qeqertarsuaq to Kuannit in Disko Bay During summer is this place very green with bushes and many angelicas. So the name Kuannit is the Greenlandic word for the plant angelica, Th
- The true size of Greenland, should it be a Continent?Greenland is the 12th largest country and is known as the largest island in the world. Due to its massive size and a tiny population of less than 57.000, it is the least densely populated country with 0,026 people per square kilometer. It is mostly covered by the second largest mass of ice in the world, which, if it were to melt, is estimated to cause a global sea level rise of up to 7 meters. All these things clearly signify that it's a humongous country, so the question is: why isn't i
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Hiking to the Nuuk IcefjordFrom Nuuk you can sail to Kapisillit, a small settlement, and from there it's a short hike on flat terrain to get to the amazing Nuuk Icefjord. There is so much ice on this fjord that it's impossible to get to this place by boat. The beach is just filled with these icebergs, giving a great opportunity for a closer look at these pieces of ice in all shapes and sizes!- The pearl of DiskobayDisko Island is an amazing place in Greenland. The Greenlandic name is "Qeqertarsuaq" which means the Big Island. It is 8.578 km² and is one of the 100 biggest islands in the world. It is about 100 kilometres from the mainland in the Disko bay. If you are visiting the disko bay area it is a great opportunity to take the boat to this Island. You need at least two nights here to see the town and go on very beautiful hikes. It is also possible to go by dog sledge
