Don’t make the mistake of thinking Longyearbyen is simply a launchpoint for your Arctic cruise; there’s so much to see and do in this old mining town.
Arctic
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    So you wanna go on a polar expedition? First thing you need to know is that it will change your life. 
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    Pounding heart in my throat, I raced up the stairs two at a time with my camera clutched to my chest, and burst onto the deck to find every soul … 
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    For all its natural beauty, the Arctic and Antarctica present a unique challenge to photographers shooting in extreme temperatures and inclement weather. 
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    As one of the last untouched stretches of wilderness, the Arctic is an exciting (and challenging) setting for a polar expedition. You’ve got incredible wildlife and mountain vistas, but also biting winds, … 
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    In all my travels I’d never made it to the north of my own country, and, well, my 17-day trip wasn’t long enough. 
