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How to get to Svalbard: sky or sea?
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How to get to Svalbard: sky or sea?

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Svalbard. It’s literally on top of the world. Discover how to get to Svalbard and make the most of your time in this fascinating archipelago.

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Svalbard accommodation: where to stay in Longyearbyen
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Svalbard accommodation: where to stay in Longyearbyen

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You’re heading to the far, far north and are working your way down your ‘to-do’ list. The next thing is to figure out your Svalbard accommodation – where to stay in Longyearbyen. Svalbard accommodation options are varied, ranging from the ‘cheap’ (for an expensive Nordic country) to the very quirky. If cabin core gets your…

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Svalbard’s Global Seed Vault: Insurance for Humanity’s Future
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Svalbard’s Global Seed Vault: Insurance for Humanity’s Future

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There is many interesting aspects to Svalbard, but one of the more fascinating things is the presence of a Global Seed Vault. Read on to find out about the vault and its role in the future of humanity. For those who are unaware, Svalbard is the name given to the archipelago that resides right at…

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Svalbard clothing: what to wear in Spitsbergen
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Svalbard clothing: what to wear in Spitsbergen

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Heading to the far Arctic North and wondering how many layers of clothes you’ll have to take with you? Here’s a guide to Svalbard clothing: What’s considered practical and will see you through the extreme weather in this part of the globe. When I journeyed to Svalbard in October of 2016, I thought it would…

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Things to do in Svalbard: 15 literally cool ideas
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Things to do in Svalbard: 15 literally cool ideas

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Svalbard is one of the most fun and fascinating places you can travel to. Not only because it’s an arctic desert (so cool, literally!) there’s a wide array of things to do in Svalbard, no matter what your interest. Looking for things to do in Svalbard? It’s one of the best places you can travel…

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15 fun facts about Svalbard & Longyearbyen
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15 fun facts about Svalbard & Longyearbyen

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Longyearbyen and by extension, Svalbard are very interesting places. I guess that’s to be expected about an isolated archipelago at the top of the globe. Here are some facts about Svalbard for your next trivia night. What’s interesting about Svalbard? As a gateway to the Arctic Circle, it’s essentially got the most northern… just about…

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Svalbard on a budget: saving cash on a trip north
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Svalbard on a budget: saving cash on a trip north

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Longyearbyen and Svalbard in general are amazing destinations and if you get the chance to go, you should! However, it is a notably expensive destination to visit. Here are some tips for travelling to Svalbard on a budget, if you’re keen to keep costs down, as you explore this winter wonderland. Keen to visit Svalbard…

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Literally on Top of the World – Tips for Travelling to Svalbard
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Literally on Top of the World – Tips for Travelling to Svalbard

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I didn’t even know Svalbard existed until two years ago. Because it was was so recent, I remember the moment I first became aware of the place. I had pulled up Google Maps and was playing one of my favourite games: Where would I like to travel to next? It’s pretty self-explanatory – I look…

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