What would Bear do in the woods?
In an infamous episode of his popular TV show ‘Man vs. Wild’, well-known adventurer and Chief Scout, Bear Grylls, strips naked and plunges into an icy river in a bid to escape the Arctic wilderness. He also harvests fat from a dead seal, paraglides across a frozen lake and spends the night outdoors in a […]
Artists Announced for ICEHOTEL #30
For artists, sculptors, designers and architects around the world the opportunity to work on ICEHOTEL Sweden is a bucket list job. This year, the 30th Birthday of Icehotel has made that job prospect even more special. Applications were received from around the world – 126 unique concepts from 34 countries in six different continents have […]
Where to see the Midnight Sun
You may have heard of it but do you know where to see the Midnight Sun? Summer in the Arctic is a very special time. Having survived the extremely cold winters and many hours of darkness, it is no wonder that people here love the summer months and can’t wait to be outdoors under warm […]
Travelbee Nominated for Consumer Brand of the Year
We are delighted to announce that Travelbee LTD, parent company of Arctic Direct and Arctic Education, has been shortlisted for Insider’s South West Global Growth Awards in the category of “Consumer Brand of the Year”. Insider’s judging panel for the awards, made up of industry experts, noted the exceptional standard of entries this year. The […]
The Mighty Moose!
If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between a moose and an elk, they are actually exactly the same. Alces alces is known as moose in North America and the UK, and elk in Europe and Asia. We used to have them here in the UK but they died out around 3000-4000 years ago. […]
Walking on water in lovely Luleå
Lulea is the largest city in Swedish Lapland with around 75,000 inhabitants. It is located on the northern shores of the Gulf of Bothnia, part of an archipelago of islands. If you’ve ever wanted to walk on water then Lulea is the place to come. In fact, you can even drive on water here! In […]
SWEDEN – FCO Updated Advice 8/4/19
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated the travel advice for Sweden with updates to the Terrorism section and Summary – Updated information and advice on the threat from terrorism in Sweden, reflecting a reduced threat. The relevant extracts of the advice are below for your reference: Summary Terrorists are likely to try to […]
Breathtaking Iceland. Part 5: Whale watching and a spot of shopping
Breathtaking Iceland by Clare Part 5: Whale watching and a spot of shopping It was our last morning in Iceland and there was just time to pack in few more excursions before heading to the airport. I was going on a whale watching trip while Hannah was checking out the whale museum and Aurora exhibition […]
Breathtaking Iceland. Part 4: Going off road Super Jeep style
Breathtaking Iceland by Clare Part 4: Going off road Super Jeep style After the coach trip of the previous day, we were back on the road again. This time we were taking a pumped-up Super Jeep to see parts of Iceland that the usual tours just can’t reach. If you want to make the most […]
Breathtaking Iceland. Part 3: The Secret Lagoon and eating out in Reykjavik
Breathtaking Iceland by Clare Part 3: The Secret Lagoon and eating out in Reykjavik So, you may remember in Part 1 where I mentioned the Icelandic rule that you have to shower naked before entering any lagoon or outdoor pool? Before we left for Iceland, colleagues Adele and Charlotte took great delight in telling us […]
