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The Inuit Culture in the Arctic

Inuit means “the people” in the Greenlandic language. The term refers to a group of culturally similar indigenous people inhabiting Alaska (including North Slope and Little Diomede Island), most of northern Canada (especially in the territories of Nunavut, Nunavik, Quebec, Northwest Territories, Nunatsiavut,

Trying SUP for the first time in Nuuk icefjord

Stand up paddleboarding was more challenging than expected, mostly because of the wind I guess, but it turned out more like sit down paddleboarding instead… But it was still very fun! The tour started by the

Sailing in Greenland – a balm for the soul

If you visit Greenland, please do yourself a favor and go out on a boat tour! I was working on a ship few weeks ago and one morning I woke up to this view.This is what I would call a

Hike to the old settlement – Sermermiut, Ilulissat

Sermermiut an old settlement which are located at the mouth of the icefjord. No one lives there today, but has been a settlement since 2400 BCE.In the years 2400 – 700 BCE Saqqaq culture lived here,

Muskoxen and Men – The Inuit Hunting Tradition

Stunning and rare animals are a part of the Greenlandic nature, the culture and the religious myths; whales, walrus, polar bear, muskoxen, seals etc.However, the arctic animals are not just a long lost past of

Winter wonderland

Greenland in March is amazing It can be a bit cold still but the sun is there, so we´ve got longer days and many amazing winter excursions. The evenings can be magical! With the northern lights dancing above the town,

The Greenlandic Husky… and the puppies

Okay so maybe you don’t want to travel across the globe to see a puppy… or maybe you do. However, they are here – the greenlandic husky puppies. And they are so adorable and completely mesmerizing. In

19 of my favourite photographs from Greenland in 2019

Dogsledding from Ikerasak to Uummannaq 2. Northern lights above the Ikerasak mountain 3. Ilulissat Icefjord in March 4. Seal resting on iceberg – South Greenland 5. A musher preparing his dogs just outside of Uummannaq

Listen to Greenlandic Music when you fly Air Greenland

Greenland has a vibrant cultural scene with some of the best music in the world. A great way to pass the time on your flight if you are coming from Copenhagen is to explore the diverse

My dumb ideas about transport in Nuuk

Before I moved to Nuuk, I had some dumb ideas about what life would be like there and planned accordingly. The first dumb idea was that I would ski to work. I knew that I

Nuuk the capital of Greenland

We are from Nuuk, where are you from? I am born and raised in this beautiful place called Nuuk, Greenland. Did you know that you could fly to Nuuk directly from Reykjavik international airport, Iceland (KEF)? – and from

Narsaq – Greenland

Narsaq is a very cute and beautiful place in South Greenland. It has approximately 1500 inhabitants and the name means “Plain”, referring to the shore where the town is located. This place is very green in the

Polar bears at their Arctic Kingdom

Better known in some regions as “the king of the arctic”, the Latin name of polar bear is “ursus maritimus”, which basically means “bear from the sea”. In kalaallisut, we call it “nanoq”. There are

Food Tasting: Whale Blubber and Mattak – are you brave enough?

Mattak and raw whale blubber are two of the many unusual dishes enjoyed by Greenlanders. But what is Mattak exactly? How do you eat raw whale blubber? And what does it taste like? Read on for my

Brasserie & Wine bar – Hotel Arctic Ilulissat

In the town of the icebergs Ilulissat you find Hotel Arctic, with an amazing view to the mouth of the icefiord, with huge icebergs coming from the most productive glacier in the northern hemisphere. It is a 4

Exploring Bluie East Two – an Abandoned WWII Air Base in East Greenland

During WWII, Greenland was host to several allied bases that enabled navigation, communication, and the transportation of goods between North America and Europe. Abandoned for more than 70 years, I visited one of these bases – Bluie East Two

Hiking with the locals

When I visited East Greenland in the late summer of 2013, we planned a hiking tour in Tiniteqilaaq, a nice and small settlement in the Sermersooq municipality. There were no paths and no routs to follow,

A bit about me

I have lived in my home town Sisimiut, a Greenlandic name that means where the foxes live, since I was a year old. So for 22 years. Since a young age, I have had quite an

Hiking to the Nuuk Icefjord

From 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

A weekend of ice fishing in Nuuk

We 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,

Visiting Greenland national museum

I wanted a last insight into the Greenlandic culture before going back to Norway, so I decided to go to the national museum. From the small visit I did, I got to see and experience Greenland

Lille Malene for the summer soul!

When you have the opportunity to enjoy nature next to the corner, you just have to do it! It was Saturday and some of my friends wanted to have some outdoor activities, so we decided

The magnificent Eternity Fjord near Maniitsoq

Those who have been there usually describe the Eternity Fjord near Maniitsoq in breathless and awed tones. “One of the most beautiful fjords in all of Greenland” is a common narrative, and I couldn’t wait

Cruise along the coast of Greenland

Why go on a cruise along the coast of Greenland? Tourism in Greenland is increasing. People are traveling far to see our beautiful country. Greenland is huge, and no roads connecting the towns and the

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