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

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…

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

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…

Brightly coloured houses in Longyearbyen. Discover interesting facts about Svalbard, a gateway to the Arctic Circle.
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15 fun facts about Svalbard & Longyearbyen

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…

Town centre of Longyearbyen, with a sprinkling of snow. Discover how to plan a budget trip to Svalbard.
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Svalbard on a budget: saving cash on a trip north

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…

Overcoming a Travel Curse to Finally Find a Friend in France
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Overcoming a Travel Curse to Finally Find a Friend in France

I’d be willing to wager a bet of at least two dollars that there are thousands or millions of young girls and women (and boys and men, because why discriminate?), yet to step a single toe outside their native country, who are currently daydreaming about visiting France. I say this because years ago, I was…