Managing the route, from Australia to Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail
Hiking in the magnificent Greenlandic backcountry as your job? For many, this may seem like the ultimate fantasy, but for Lisa Germany it is a professional reality. Interview.
Marie-Noëlle Rimaud, islander, polar explorer and pioneer
Polar tourism in Greenland is not a subject frequently addressed in French economic and social sciences. Yet Marie-Noëlle Rimaud is now able to capture what was once just over the horizon, and observe it through her own unique lens.
“In the Arctic, there are no small accidents”
The challenges of maritime safety in polar zones were discussed with sailors, instructors and researchers in Brest during Sea Tech Week. The workshop was organized by Anne Choquet, a lawyer specializing in polar areas, and Roberto Rivas Hermann, a researcher at the Center for Northern Logistics, who came to Brest from Bodo, Norway, for a residency.
Podcast Radio Arctic – Tourism Trajectories
The Arctic has become an increasingly popular travel destination in recent years. In the new podcast, Radio Arctic discusses the future of tourism in the Arctic with various experts.
Small passenger vessel sinks in South Greenland – concern about oil pollution
The passenger ship Adolf Jensen ran aground and sank off Nanortalik in southern Greenland last week. All passengers and crew members managed to evacuate, but there are concerns about a possible leak of engine oil and diesel.
The Polar Retrospective – Alaska, arctic region of contrasts
In the opinion of the editor-in-chief, the largest and northernmost state of the USA is fascinating in its diversity, but it also shows some contrasts in the relationship between the US and the Arctic.
Christiane Drieux – The northernmost friendship in the world
An encounter in north-west Greenland throws into question the plans of a sportswoman and traveller who embarks on a profound relationship with the Inughuit people.
Expedition cruise ship organization visited Ilulissat to ease increasing tensions
Arctic cruise ship operators have faced headwinds in Greenland this summer, but AECO, an organization representing their interests, hopes that a three-day visit last week will be the start of a needed dialogue.
How a professional bicycle race is showcasing Norway’s Arctic landscapes
The four-stage-long Arctic Race of Norway finished with an uphill sprint in Bodø yesterday.
Courtesy exercises on the edge of the Arctic pack ice
The French, Danish and Icelandic navies performed search and rescue maneuvers at sea with the most powerful icebreaker in the NATO zone, a tourist liner flying the flag of the French islands of Wallis and Futuna.
The Polar Retrospective – Arctic tourism like hiking in the polar night
Tourism in Arctic regions is increasingly at the center of a debate between politics, science and industry, and searching for solutions seems like a hike in the polar night.
Nuuk Airport postpones terminal opening
It is not unusual for complex buildings such as airports to occasionally experience delays. However, it is special if the commissioning is canceled just on the evening before.
New Svalbard report: Stronger national control by Norway and fewer ships
In the recently published new white paper on Svalbard, the Norwegian government announces, among other things, its intention to strengthen national control in many areas of society.
Antarctica – Overcapacity leaves its first traces
The “Hanseatic Spirit” of the German shipping company Hapag Lloyd Cruises was actually supposed to sail to Antarctica several times this coming winter. This will now come to nothing.
Greenland’s new tourism law could render some areas “no-go zones”
The new law is currently under public consultations, so tour operators and other stakeholders are wary to discuss it publicly.
Polar marathons are on the rise
The mindset of the Arctic and Antarctic marathon runners seems to be: “if I have to run 42 kilometers, it may as well be in beautiful surroundings,” a marathon organizer tells Polar Journal.
How can we reinvent polar research in France?
This week in Brest, a meeting of researchers shows that the scientific community is rethinking its approach to polar issues.
Miki cooks Inuit food on cruise ships to teach passengers about his culture
Musk ox, reindeer and soon, perhaps, seal are among the dishes that start onboard dialogues about sustainability and cultural differences.
Difficult working conditions for foreign guides in Lapland
Lack of rest time, training and equipment, working conditions can be difficult for foreign guides working in Lapland.
Schumann-Reisen discontinues Arctic and Antarctic tours
“Traveling to the Poles is a very special and fascinating experience. Our guests who wanted to experience this with us regret that we no longer offer these trips.”
Ice Alaska – Art made of ice
The World Ice Art Championships have been held in Fairbanks for over 30 years. The event is organized by the non-profit organization Ice Alaska.
Arctic Circle Trail on its way to a tax?
Greenland Arctic Circle Trail attracts more and more visitors every year. The number of visitors is not without stakes for a hike that could become chargeable.
Environment over tourism on Svalbard: New rules from January 2025
The Norwegian government has adopted stricter environmental regulations on Svalbard, which will come into effect on January 1, 2025, with significant consequences for tourism.
Grands Espaces takes to the air
Grands Espaces is known for expeditions with small yachts and ships to the polar regions. Now an airship is set to offer customers new adventures.
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