Guide to Reaching Antarctica and the Antarctic Circle
Following the extensive preparations made to reach Antarctica (as discussed in our prior article), we had finally arrived. Here we were, in Antarctica!
A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Following the extensive preparations made to reach Antarctica (as discussed in our prior article), we had finally arrived. Here we were, in Antarctica!
Thinking of something a bit bigger than another beach holiday? We might suggest heading to the remotest points on Earth – literally.
Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus, or bike – with tips on how to reach your destination without flying, and what to see and do along the way. Here, Daniel James Clarke explains how he traveled from Lapland to the Lofoten Islands, crossing the Arctic Circle aboard two of Scandinavia’s most scenic train journeys.
Finland reserves its true beauty for those who are willing to walk.
With so much of the world inaccessible right now, we’re taking a look through our archive of travel writing to revisit our past trips and to look at how GoTravelDaily has spent decades exploring the world in the hope of better understanding it. In this piece from 2017, Amanda Canning joins three centuries of adventurers and fortune-hunters by traveling to Svalbard and, like them, experiences the Arctic wilderness in its purest form.
New igloo-inspired bubble accommodation in Swedish Lapland allows guests to connect with the wilderness around them. The cozy cabins are the first of their type in the world and can be found at the Ice & Light Village near the Arctic Circle on the banks of the Kalix River.
The Arctic Circle is an invisible ring on Earth, encompassing the Arctic region. This distinct area experiences the extraordinary phenomenon of the midnight sun during summer days when the sun does not set and the polar nights in winter when the sun does not rise.
Even people who have an aversion to icy cold weather are tempted by the Arctic and what the pristine wilderness offers. It’s an adventure. Known for its harsh extremes, it is also a nature lover’s dream destination. Not only does the Arctic offer spectacular natural events, but its very remote location is a draw for anyone wishing to escape overpopulation and all the stress that accompanies it.