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There is probably no other novel that is as suitable for getting in the mood for an expedition to the remote Russian archipelago of Franz Josef Land than The Terrors of Ice and Darkness, the debut work of the Austrian author Christoph Ransmayr, first published in 1984. Thirty-six years later, Ransmayr, who was recently awarded the Ludwig Börne Prize, one of the most important literary awards in German-speaking countries, is now one of the major contemporary German-language authors. Get In The Mood, Adventure Novels, German Language, Archipelago, Arctic, Authors, Darkness, Countries, Remote

Get In The Mood

Adventure Novels

German Language

There is probably no other novel that is as suitable for getting in the mood for an expedition to the remote Russian archipelago of Franz Josef Land than The Terrors of Ice and Darkness, the debut work of the Austrian author Christoph Ransmayr, first published in 1984. Thirty-six years later, Ransmayr, who was recently awarded the Ludwig Börne Prize, one of the most important literary awards in German-speaking countries, is now one of the major contemporary German-language authors.

Englishmen, Russians and Norwegians stand at the forefront of polar exploration during the “Heroic Era” of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We think of Earnest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott; Stepan Makarov and Georgy Sedov; and Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen. But an Italian aeronautical engineer, pilot and explorer stands on equal footing – Umberto Nobile. Disney Cars, Baby Disney, Roald Amundsen, Silent Film Stars, Disney Nursery, Baby Mouse, Dog Travel, Disney Scrapbook, Fox Terrier

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Englishmen, Russians and Norwegians stand at the forefront of polar exploration during the “Heroic Era” of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We think of Earnest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott; Stepan Makarov and Georgy Sedov; and Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen. But an Italian aeronautical engineer, pilot and explorer stands on equal footing – Umberto Nobile.

I’ll let some science nerd give you all the geological facts and figures about Svalbard’s glaciers in another blog post. I’d like to write about this subject from a different perspective… … the perspective of being on the water in St. Jonsfjord in a sea kayak with my older and wiser brother Tom, surrounded by brash ice, with a massive glacier face looming in front of me. Sea Kayak, Different Perspectives, Geology, Kayaking, Brother, Nerd, Ice, Facts

Different Perspectives

I’ll let some science nerd give you all the geological facts and figures about Svalbard’s glaciers in another blog post. I’d like to write about this subject from a different perspective… … the perspective of being on the water in St. Jonsfjord in a sea kayak with my older and wiser brother Tom, surrounded by brash ice, with a massive glacier face looming in front of me.

Because of current global travel restrictions and other coronavirus-related challenges, our May 2020 British Isles cruise has been rescheduled to next year. But we can still explore the isolated villages with architecture dating back thousands of years and wild cliffs where birdlife is abundant – with a virtual journey. Read on to learn about the top experiences of a British Isles cruise and to get a feel for this incredible voyage without leaving the house. British Isles, Amazing Destinations, Cruise, Wildlife, Challenges, Dating, Journey, The Incredibles

Amazing Destinations

The Incredibles

Because of current global travel restrictions and other coronavirus-related challenges, our May 2020 British Isles cruise has been rescheduled to next year. But we can still explore the isolated villages with architecture dating back thousands of years and wild cliffs where birdlife is abundant – with a virtual journey. Read on to learn about the top experiences of a British Isles cruise and to get a feel for this incredible voyage without leaving the house.

The same trip to the Arctic today and a hundred years ago are two drastically different things. For one, the time to get there – a few days on a modern expedition ship versus several years with dog sleds, skis, vessels getting stuck in the pack ice, and even on foot. This makes us appreciate the early Arctic explorers even more – driven by sheer will and passion, they faced challenges and braved seas, making their way into history books and our memories. History Page, History Books, Arctic Explorers, A Hundred Years, Seas, Skiing, Passion

Arctic Explorers

A Hundred Years

The same trip to the Arctic today and a hundred years ago are two drastically different things. For one, the time to get there – a few days on a modern expedition ship versus several years with dog sleds, skis, vessels getting stuck in the pack ice, and even on foot. This makes us appreciate the early Arctic explorers even more – driven by sheer will and passion, they faced challenges and braved seas, making their way into history books and our memories.

Imagine yourself in the High Arctic in June, just off the northwest coast of the Svalbard archipelago. As you’re getting ready for breakfast, an announcement comes from the bridge that a female polar bear and cub have been sighted on the ice. As the captain brings the ship to a stop, throw on your parka and head out to the deck and spend the next 30 minutes in hushed silence with your fellow guests, taking photos or simply immersing yourself in this unique wildlife experience. North West, Polar Bear, Parka, Announcement, Bridge

Imagine yourself in the High Arctic in June, just off the northwest coast of the Svalbard archipelago. As you’re getting ready for breakfast, an announcement comes from the bridge that a female polar bear and cub have been sighted on the ice. As the captain brings the ship to a stop, throw on your parka and head out to the deck and spend the next 30 minutes in hushed silence with your fellow guests, taking photos or simply immersing yourself in this unique wildlife experience.

Torshavn, named after the god of thunder Thor in Germanic mythology, is one of the world’s smallest capitals. It is located in the southern part on the east coast of Streymoy, one of the eighteen islands that make up the Faroe Islands archipelago in the Northern Atlantic. A small dot on the globe for most, these islands are definitely a must-see for adventurers looking to broaden their horizons and experience life thriving for centuries and generations in a rather severe environment. Experience Life, Faroe Islands, East Coast, Thunder, Thor, Mythology, Globe

Experience Life

Torshavn, named after the god of thunder Thor in Germanic mythology, is one of the world’s smallest capitals. It is located in the southern part on the east coast of Streymoy, one of the eighteen islands that make up the Faroe Islands archipelago in the Northern Atlantic. A small dot on the globe for most, these islands are definitely a must-see for adventurers looking to broaden their horizons and experience life thriving for centuries and generations in a rather severe environment.

Seeing the Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, is a bucket-list item for many travelers. And no wonder: this natural phenomenon is one of the most beautiful light shows one can ever experience. Fantastic shades of green and blue, and sometimes even yellow, pink, and red, create giant, illuminated ribbons that dance across the dark Arctic sky. Northern Lights Michigan, See The Northern Lights, Alaska, Winter Games, Natural Phenomena, Plan Your Trip, Places To See, Finland, Tourism

Northern Lights Michigan

See The Northern Lights

Natural Phenomena

Seeing the Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, is a bucket-list item for many travelers. And no wonder: this natural phenomenon is one of the most beautiful light shows one can ever experience. Fantastic shades of green and blue, and sometimes even yellow, pink, and red, create giant, illuminated ribbons that dance across the dark Arctic sky.

In the decades following its discovery in 1873, Franz Josef Land continued to attract adventurers to the edge of the world. The remote and barely hospitable archipelago was at times a base of operations—and at times a place of refuge—for explorers hoping to travel even farther off the map, into the white places where no one had gone before. Off The Map, Landing, Discovery, Explore, Times, Adventure

In the decades following its discovery in 1873, Franz Josef Land continued to attract adventurers to the edge of the world. The remote and barely hospitable archipelago was at times a base of operations—and at times a place of refuge—for explorers hoping to travel even farther off the map, into the white places where no one had gone before.

Since its discovery 150 years ago, Franz Josef Land has been the setting of some of polar history’s most remarkable tales of exploration and survival. At the height of the brief Arctic summer, melting snow reveals relics from early adventurers who endured long, dark winters in icebound ships or makeshift stone huts awaiting frozen graves or serendipitous rescues. Read on to learn about the notable explorers who literally put Franz Josef Land on the map. Most Beautiful Pictures, Cool Pictures, 7 Continents, Dark Winter, Nature Reserve, Niagara Falls, North Pole

Most Beautiful Pictures

Since its discovery 150 years ago, Franz Josef Land has been the setting of some of polar history’s most remarkable tales of exploration and survival. At the height of the brief Arctic summer, melting snow reveals relics from early adventurers who endured long, dark winters in icebound ships or makeshift stone huts awaiting frozen graves or serendipitous rescues. Read on to learn about the notable explorers who literally put Franz Josef Land on the map.

Nowhere in the Arctic is the heroism and drama of early polar exploration more plainly evident than in Franz Josef Land. This 192-island archipelago is notoriously inaccessible, but a small cruise ship with a fleet of Zodiacs enables you to discover the islands’ hidden treasures, such as historical remains of legendary expeditions, dramatic mountains, and surreal geology. Hidden Treasures, Surrealism, Islands, Drama

Hidden Treasures

Nowhere in the Arctic is the heroism and drama of early polar exploration more plainly evident than in Franz Josef Land. This 192-island archipelago is notoriously inaccessible, but a small cruise ship with a fleet of Zodiacs enables you to discover the islands’ hidden treasures, such as historical remains of legendary expeditions, dramatic mountains, and surreal geology.

Svalbard is the number one tourist destination in the High Arctic for a variety of reasons. Firstly, its main settlement is easily accessible via its commercial airport and cruise terminal. In addition to being the perfect representation of the pristine polar environment in most people’s imagination of the Arctic, this wilderness is home to an unparalleled abundance and diversity of Arctic wildlife. Incredible opportunities for photography and activities like sea kayaking add to the appeal. Diversity, Wilderness, Abundance, Imagination, Relationships

Svalbard is the number one tourist destination in the High Arctic for a variety of reasons. Firstly, its main settlement is easily accessible via its commercial airport and cruise terminal. In addition to being the perfect representation of the pristine polar environment in most people’s imagination of the Arctic, this wilderness is home to an unparalleled abundance and diversity of Arctic wildlife. Incredible opportunities for photography and activities like sea kayaking add to the appeal.

For most of us, the Arctic is defined by our imaginations. We think of the Arctic as being cold, remote and sparsely populated. We imagine endless summer days and long polar winters. We think of a region full of ice and devoid of trees, home to polar bears, walrus and reindeer (and sometimes penguins, though this would be wrong). These are the classic ideas we have about the Arctic. Polar Bears, Summer Days, Penguins, Reindeer, Trees, Mountains

For most of us, the Arctic is defined by our imaginations. We think of the Arctic as being cold, remote and sparsely populated. We imagine endless summer days and long polar winters. We think of a region full of ice and devoid of trees, home to polar bears, walrus and reindeer (and sometimes penguins, though this would be wrong). These are the classic ideas we have about the Arctic.

Geographical extremes hold a great attraction for many people. Perhaps this is because we have not lost our evolutionary desire for exploration that caused us to become the most widespread animals on the surface of the planet. Or perhaps we are drawn to distant places because their remoteness allows us to feel a moment of freedom from the oppressive weight of civilization Civilization, Attraction, Planets, Freedom, Lost, Surface, In This Moment

Geographical extremes hold a great attraction for many people. Perhaps this is because we have not lost our evolutionary desire for exploration that caused us to become the most widespread animals on the surface of the planet. Or perhaps we are drawn to distant places because their remoteness allows us to feel a moment of freedom from the oppressive weight of civilization

There’s an old maxim that Iceland is green and Greenland is ice. While this for the most part may be true about Greenland, it’s only half the story. Greenland is an adventurer's paradise. From the polar desert in the north to glacial-carved fjords in the south, the country hosts more than its share of exciting destinations that explorers can take full advantage of. Antarctica Cruise, Drake Passage, Ushuaia, Game Reserve, Greatest Adventure, Capital City, Continents

Antarctica Cruise

Greatest Adventure

There’s an old maxim that Iceland is green and Greenland is ice. While this for the most part may be true about Greenland, it’s only half the story. Greenland is an adventurer's paradise. From the polar desert in the north to glacial-carved fjords in the south, the country hosts more than its share of exciting destinations that explorers can take full advantage of.

The surreal Arctic archipelago of Svalbard is carved out by icy fjords and tidewater glaciers. Dramatic mountain scenery is accented by the midnight sun, providing abundant opportunities for wildlife viewing. Svalbard is ideal for a camera-distance audience with polar bears. A small cruise ship with a fleet of Zodiacs lets you discover all of the islands’ hidden treasures. Midnight Sun, Romantic Travel, Family Travel, Scenery

Romantic Travel

The surreal Arctic archipelago of Svalbard is carved out by icy fjords and tidewater glaciers. Dramatic mountain scenery is accented by the midnight sun, providing abundant opportunities for wildlife viewing. Svalbard is ideal for a camera-distance audience with polar bears. A small cruise ship with a fleet of Zodiacs lets you discover all of the islands’ hidden treasures.

This is your chance to see for yourself the magnificent and grandeur Franz Josef Land. Its nature and landscapes sometime look absolutely alien and fantastic. It can be called a gate to the North Pole, as many expeditions to the North Pole make a stop here.

This is your chance to see for yourself the magnificent and grandeur Franz Josef Land. Its nature and landscapes sometime look absolutely alien and fantastic. It can be called a gate to the North Pole, as many expeditions to the North Pole make a stop here.

The Arctic is a diverse and extraordinary travel destination: an expedition cruise to the northernmost reaches of the world is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Poseidon Expeditions invites you aboard the comfortable Sea Spirit, where you will join our team of experts and esteemed crew in a journey into the icy wilderness. Tidewater glaciers, polar bears and whales, northern lights and majestic scenery are some of the wonders you’ll get to see. Cruise Wear, Conservation, Travel Destinations, Northern Lights, Collage Sheet

Travel Destinations

Northern Lights

The Arctic is a diverse and extraordinary travel destination: an expedition cruise to the northernmost reaches of the world is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Poseidon Expeditions invites you aboard the comfortable Sea Spirit, where you will join our team of experts and esteemed crew in a journey into the icy wilderness. Tidewater glaciers, polar bears and whales, northern lights and majestic scenery are some of the wonders you’ll get to see.

Just a month ago, our passengers returned from the brand-new cruise for the 2019 Arctic season: The British Isles.

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Poseidon Expeditions

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Arctic Animals For Kids

Animal Activities For Kids

Winter Activities

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Animal Habitats

(11) Arctic Animals for Kids - Arctic Animal Sounds for Children to Learn | Snow Animals & Polar Animals - YouTube

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waves surge round an ice arch on an ancient blue iceberg in Antarctica. photo © Bryan & Cherry Alexander Photography / ArcticPhoto www.arcticphoto.co.uk Landscape Photography Tips, Nature Photography, Travel Photography, Night Photography, Beautiful World, Beautiful Places, Beautiful Sky, Ice Castles, Photos Voyages

Landscape Photography Tips

Nature Photography

Travel Photography

Night Photography

Beautiful World

Beautiful Places

waves surge round an ice arch on an ancient blue iceberg in Antarctica. photo © Bryan & Cherry Alexander Photography / ArcticPhoto www.arcticphoto.co.uk

Seeing the Northern Lights – also known as Aurora Borealis – is a bucket-list item for many people. And no wonder: The naturally occurring phenomenon completely transforms the Arctic sky. Aurora Borealis, Shades Of Green, Bucket, Sky, Good Things, People

Aurora Borealis

Shades Of Green

Seeing the Northern Lights – also known as Aurora Borealis – is a bucket-list item for many people. And no wonder: The naturally occurring phenomenon completely transforms the Arctic sky.

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Poseidon Expeditions

The Faroe Islands, a hidden gem of an archipelago in the Northern Atlantic Ocean, hold a wealth of beauty and unusual, spectacular experiences. Norwegian Vikings, Orkney Islands, Church Building, Island Nations, Quiet Moments, You Know Where, Sea Birds, Atlantic Ocean

Norwegian Vikings

Church Building

The Faroe Islands, a hidden gem of an archipelago in the Northern Atlantic Ocean, hold a wealth of beauty and unusual, spectacular experiences.

Poseidon Expeditions

Poseidon Expeditions

Iceberg Collapse in the Arctic. Check out more fantastic stuff about expedition cruises in polar regions on our website. Cruises, Website, Check, Outdoor Games

Iceberg Collapse in the Arctic. Check out more fantastic stuff about expedition cruises in polar regions on our website.