Spending a night at Igloo Lodge in Greenland (when it was -34 degrees!)

September 23, 2024.Reading time 13 minutes.

After what had been an amazing few days in Ilulissat, it was time to leave the warmth and comfort of our apartment and head off on an adventure like no other. Igloo Lodge is located 15km into the backcountry surrounding Ilulissat. 15km might not sound far, but when traversing the rugged and unforgiving Greenlandic landscapes, […]

A magical day sailing amongst icebergs

September 16, 2024.Reading time 9 minutes.

Some days are just simply magical. Sometimes it seems like all the elements of a day just come together to create something so undeniably remarkable. This day was one such day. When we decided to travel to Ilulissat, I had told Ella that a boat trip out amongst the icebergs was absolutely essential. I have been […]

A few glorious days in wintery Ilulissat

September 9, 2024.Reading time 16 minutes.

After our short but sweet 18 hour layover in Kangerlussuaq, it was time for us to head onwards to our next destination – Ilulissat. We once again dragged our suitcases through the snow and checked in for our flight. Word to the wise, if you are planning to fly domestically in Greenland, where possible, book […]

An overnight stopover in Kangerlussuaq, the gateway to Greenland

September 2, 2024.Reading time 8 minutes.

Kangerlussuaq has for a long time been the gateway to Greenland for travellers. Despite the town being tiny and overall a bit unassuming, because of the geography of the area it has always proven a more reliable place to fly in and out of. This is set to change with the opening of a new […]

25 Pictures To Make You Put Greenland At The Top of Your Bucket List

February 20, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

I know I have said it before, but I am going to say it again now, and most definitely again in the future. I am head over heels in love with Greenland! I just visited this incredible country for the second time, and found that I loved it even more than I had the first […]

Snowmobiling Around Mountainous Sisimiut

February 18, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

I will admit, I was hesitant to go snowmobiling. As it happens, I am a seriously terrible driver, have no valid drivers licence (let alone an international one) and no winter sports cover on my travel insurance, so to go ahead and snowmobile anyway was not exactly a wise idea. In countries where tourism is […]

Packing List: Winter In The Arctic

February 16, 2017.Reading time 10 minutes.

MERINO WOOL THERMALS I have travelled in cold climates before. Winter in Europe – no problem. Autumn in the Arctic – not an issue. Until my most recent trip to Greenland, I had never once really needed my thermals. In Kangerlussuaq, the mercury plunged down to unbelievably cold temperatures (-41 centigrade on the coldest day) […]

Icebergs and Auroras in Ilulissat

February 13, 2017.Reading time 10 minutes.

After spending two days on complete bedrest following a rather nasty accident, I was not exactly a happy chicken. I was in my favourite place in the world, but instead of exploring and enjoying it, I was stuck in a bed, eating junk food and watching old episodes of television shows that I had already […]

Banged Up Abroad: Injured in Ilulissat

February 11, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

Well bloody hell, I’ve now had one travel experience that I won’t be in a rush to repeat. Due to some unfortunate events on an organised dog sledding trip (dogs were boisterous, people were knocked, knees met a rock in a rather forceful manner) I ended up rather nastily injured. My left knee was slightly […]

Dog Sledding in Stunning Sisimiut

February 6, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

I landed into Sisimiut from Kangerlussuaq with high hopes and a lot of anticipation. Luckily, Sisimiut is one of those places that lives up to the hype. Located on the west coast of Greenland and home to approximately 5000 people, Sisimiut is the second largest town in all of Greenland. However, despite it being more […]