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My first Northern Lights

As an ex-professional astronomer, I have always desperately wanted to see the Aurora Borealis – the Northern Lights. Of course, Greenland is the perfect place to see them and there are many tours available during the darker

Greenlandic sense of humour

Greenlanders have a dark, slap-stick sense of humour, which is a strange combination where I come from. I’m more used to either dark or slapstick, but not both at the same time. Seeing someone in the throes

Coastal cities – Sailing with Arctic Umiaq Line

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Legends, myths and storytelling in Greenland

Which story did your mom, dad or any other adult tell you as a child, when she or he tucked you in? I know in Norway they have stories about trollings, in Denmark there is

3 things to do without leaving the Hotel Sisimiut

If you find yourself with time in Sisimiut, make sure you check out these 3 activities at the Hotel Sisimiut. They are perfect for if the weather is poor or you just want to take

Open boat trip, opened surprises

Sunsets, icebergs and northern lights. If you are visiting Greenland during the end of the summer, you must book a boat trip. No matter where in Greenland you are, as long as you are close

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

Icebergs – mountains of ice and wonder

Icebergs Etymologically, iceberg means “mountain of ice” – ice formed by fresh and pure sweet water. The nice fact is that the mountain of ice is much bigger than it seems. 90% of the size is

Kangerlussuaq and Roklubben Restaurant

Visiting 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

Greenland in October

Winter is coming. The temperature is dropping and the lakes and fiords start to freeze. So cold, bright and beautiful. Greenland is 2.650 kilometers long, which is appr. same distance from the south of Norway to the south of

Volunteering at Nuuk Snow Festival – part 2

The weekend has passed and we’re now sitting back after an amazing couple of days volunteering at Nuuk Snow Festival 2020, and what a pleasure it has been! Friday March 6th As written in our

Long-johns and a hat! How to pack for summer-adventures in Greenland

Didn’t expect to be needing a fluffy sweater and long-johns for your summer vacation? Great news, my mistakes will now come in handy as I’m here to help you pack the most necessary and unexpected

Shopping in Nuuk

It’s Saturday morning and we have decided to spend a day shopping in Nuuk. We start our day of shopping in Nuuk Center (abbreviated NC), which is the largest shopping center with more than 25

Northern lights at the northern paradise

Being in Greenland during the northern lights season, is a good reason for you to feel blessed and lucky. Of course there are many different places in the arctic circle where you can experience this,

Unplugged Wilderness Trekking Experience in East Greenland

If you love trekking and getting away from everything, the 12-day Unplugged Wilderness Trek in East Greenland is absolutely perfect for you. You will likely not see another human being (apart from those in your

December in Greenland

Greenland 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

Dorit Olsen – the transparent talent at Dooit Design

I have visited a few times different souvenir shops in Nuuk; you can find a lot of things and at the end it becomes difficult to decide which souvenir you’d like to buy for your family

Things I miss living in Greenland

Recently, 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,

Tupilak – a souvenir that protects you

Tupilak means ‘the ancestor’s spirit’ – As part of Inuit mythology, tupilaks were special and meaningful for Greenlandic tribes. Nowadays, when travelers glimpse Greenlandic souvenirs for the first time, tupilaks are sort of a piece

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

Two Danes and the Seven Fish

Do you consider going on a fishing trip, but are in doubt? Do it! We had the most perfect trip! It is incredible what 3 hours at sea can do, whether you catch a fish

Helicopter Summit Flight – Nuuk

Taking a helicopter scenic flight over an incredible landscape is a bucket list item for many people. Having the opportunity to land on a remote mountain peak as part of that experience makes it even

Kangeq – Abandonment has its charm!

No matter the season you are coming to Nuuk, this boat trip is available all year around, and you cannot miss the chance of experiencing this tour, being back in time, visiting this coastal settlement formed by

Wildflowers of South Greenland

Wait … what? Wildflowers in Greenland? I was surprised too, but indeed there are wildflowers during summer, and Narsarsuaq in South Greenland is one of the best places to see them. How Greenland got its name

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