lotI’ve made it no secret; through the years, I’ve develop into obsessive about polar journey.
In actual fact, I’ve develop into so obsessed that I’m now an expedition information, spending roughly half the yr at sea in Antarctica and the Arctic. And I’m not slowing down anytime quickly. I’ve already began a three-month season with Journey Canada within the Arctic for this summer season in Canada and Greenland.
These polar locations are nearly inaccessible. The simplest and best solution to go to is by expedition ship. A lot of the yr, sea ice locks the Arctic away. Just for a couple of months in the summertime does it soften sufficient to permit entry. Most individuals get round by small planes, boats, or snowmobiles (in winter). Personally, I discover this isolation fascinating.
Right here, whales swim by us on a regular basis, polar bears peek out from behind the ocean ice, and colourful communities give us probably the most unimaginable welcomes. The Arctic is huge, wild, and unpredictable. It will get beneath your pores and skin.
In the event you’re already eager to go, you’ll be able to fill out this manner, and I’ll aid you discover your dream journey!
Currently, I’ve been reflecting lots on my work through the years, running a blog, writing, and taking pictures. I managed to craft a profession out of skinny air, getting paid to journey the world and write about it. But when I’m being sincere, I’ve felt considerably disillusioned because the pandemic. I’m uninterested in hustling. I’m uninterested in the meaningless competitors. It’s not good for my headspace or creativity.
Don’t get me fallacious, I wouldn’t change a factor prior to now. However I believe I’ve grown and stepped onto a brand new path I’m eager to discover extra of. Guiding.
Visiting the Arctic and writing about it isn’t sufficient for me. Deep down, I yearned to be a part of a workforce once more, a group. Journey Canada looks like household. Owned and operated by three siblings (began by their dad, uncle, and pal), as quickly as you step on board, you are feeling a connection like no different. The identical guides at all times come again yr after yr – it looks like going to summer season camp and reuniting with your entire associates. And it’s the identical with the passengers.
On most journeys, half of the passengers are returning, having traveled with AC earlier than. I imply, you’ll be able to’t invent that type of loyalty.
I do know it sounds tremendous tacky, however working within the Arctic fulfills me in a means I didn’t know I wanted. It’s freaking arduous work however so value it. I really feel like I belong right here. It’s an space I do know very well, and I like sharing it with others.
Whether or not I’m driving zodiacs round icebergs the dimensions of skyscrapers, in search of wildlife from the bridge with my eyes glued to my binoculars, or hanging out with everybody within the evenings listening to reside music as we steam onwards to our subsequent vacation spot, I’m simply so joyful. On one journey alone final yr, I noticed 20 polar bears, together with a mother and cubs consuming a beluga whale. I walked on sea ice and adopted in Franklin’s footsteps on Beechey Island earlier than falling asleep beneath the dancing northern lights in Greenland. I imply, come on!
Over the previous yr, I’ve thought of the route I need to take with my work, and I at all times find yourself in the identical place: polar journey. So, I’ve determined to strive one thing new. Along with persevering with to write down and share journey tales, I’m additionally going to begin promoting polar journeys.
In the event you or somebody you recognize is thinking about touring to the Arctic, let me assist join you with the proper journey.
Nearly like a journey agent, if somebody books a visit to the Arctic by means of my referral, I’ll make a small fee. I do know that nobody likes to be offered to, me included, however I’m hoping that by utilizing my data, expertise, and expertise within the Arctic to assist individuals guide the proper journey there, it’s value it. I may even be on most of the journeys, so you’ll be able to journey with me (if you’d like, haha). I’m enjoyable, I swear!
To be sincere, I already do this type of factor anyway; this simply makes it extra hands-on and slightly extra official. Being sincere about that is actually vital to me. Altering route with my revenue signifies that I can step again from the Influencer world and deal with the issues I actually love. It can free me as much as be artistic, play, and have enjoyable once more. It can additionally give me free reign to by no means shut up in regards to the polar locations I like. Sorry, not sorry.
I promise to not be annoying about it, both.
To me, this needs to be pure and natural. Maybe you’ve adopted me for years, and your curiosity in regards to the polar world is piqued (accurately). Or is it your lifelong dream to see polar bears within the wild? Perhaps you might have an auntie who loves Inuit artwork and desires to spend time in probably the most northerly communities. Or do you need to expertise the far north sea ice and diminishing glaciers of Greenland?
Attain out, and I might help you make these goals a actuality. You can even ship alongside my info or this web page right here in case you really feel inclined.
I care about our polar worlds greater than you may ever think about. And I firmly imagine that everybody who visits turns into a lifelong ambassador for them. We want this now greater than ever. Come play within the Arctic; I promise you received’t remorse it.
