lotI’ve made it no secret; through the years, I’ve turn out to be obsessive about polar journey.
In actual fact, I’ve turn out to be so obsessed that I’m now an expedition information, spending roughly half the 12 months 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 best and most effective strategy to go to is by expedition ship. Many of the 12 months, sea ice locks the Arctic away. Just for just a few 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 unbelievable welcomes. The Arctic is huge, wild, and unpredictable. It will get below your pores and skin.
If you happen to’re already eager to go, you may fill out this type, and I’ll aid you discover your dream journey!
These days, I’ve been reflecting quite a bit on my work through the years, running a blog, writing, and taking photographs. 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 trustworthy, I’ve felt considerably disillusioned for the reason that 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 unsuitable, I wouldn’t change a factor up to now. However I feel 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 crew once more, a group. Journey Canada seems like household. Owned and operated by three siblings (began by their dad, uncle, and pal), as quickly as you step on board, you’re feeling a connection like no different. The identical guides at all times come again 12 months after 12 months – it seems 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 may’t invent that sort of loyalty.
I do know it sounds tremendous tacky, however working within the Arctic fulfills me in a approach I didn’t know I wanted. It’s freaking laborious 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 completely happy. On one journey alone final 12 months, 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 12 months, I’ve thought of the path I wish to take with my work, and I at all times find yourself in the identical place: polar journey. So, I’ve determined to attempt one thing new. Along with persevering with to jot down and share journey tales, I’m additionally going to start out promoting polar journeys.
If you happen to or somebody you understand is enthusiastic about touring to the Arctic, let me assist join you with the right journey.
Nearly like a journey agent, if somebody books a visit to the Arctic via my referral, I’ll make a small fee. I do know that nobody likes to be bought to, me included, however I’m hoping that by utilizing my information, abilities, and expertise within the Arctic to assist individuals e-book the right journey there, it’s value it. I can even be on most of the journeys, so you may journey with me (if you need, haha). I’m enjoyable, I swear!
To be trustworthy, I already do this sort of factor anyway; this simply makes it extra hands-on and a bit extra official. Being trustworthy about that is actually necessary to me. Altering path with my earnings implies that I can step again from the Influencer world and give attention to the issues I actually love. It would free me as much as be artistic, play, and have enjoyable once more. It would additionally give me free reign to by no means shut up concerning 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 concerning the polar world is piqued (accurately). Or is it your lifelong dream to see polar bears within the wild? Possibly you have got an auntie who loves Inuit artwork and desires to spend time in probably the most northerly communities. Or do you wish to expertise the far north sea ice and diminishing glaciers of Greenland?
Attain out, and I may also help you make these goals a actuality. You may also ship alongside my data or this web page right here in the event you really feel inclined.
I care about our polar worlds greater than you could possibly ever think about. And I firmly consider 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.
