lotI’ve made it no secret; over time, I’ve turn into obsessive about polar journey.
In reality, I’ve turn 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 Adventure Canada within the Arctic for this summer season in Canada and Greenland.
These polar locations are virtually inaccessible. The best and most effective method to go to is by expedition ship. Most of the yr, sea ice locks the Arctic away. Only for a couple of months in the summertime does it soften sufficient to permit entry. Most folks get round by small planes, boats, or snowmobiles (in winter). Personally, I discover this isolation fascinating.
Here, whales swim by us on a regular basis, polar bears peek out from behind the ocean ice, and colourful communities give us essentially the most unimaginable welcomes. The Arctic is huge, wild, and unpredictable. It will get beneath your pores and skin.
If you’re already eager to go, you may fill out this way, and I’ll assist you to discover your dream journey!
Lately, I’ve been reflecting quite a bit on my work over time, 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 if I’m being sincere, I’ve felt considerably disillusioned because the pandemic. I’m bored with hustling. I’m bored with the meaningless competitors. It’s not good for my headspace or creativity.
Don’t get me unsuitable, I wouldn’t change a factor prior to now. But 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 neighborhood. Adventure 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 similar guides at all times come again yr after yr – it seems like going to summer season camp and reuniting with all your buddies. 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 type of loyalty.
I do know it sounds tremendous tacky, however working within the Arctic fulfills me in a method I didn’t know I wanted. It’s freaking laborious work however so price it. I really feel like I belong right here. It’s an space I do know very well, and I really like sharing it with others.
Whether I’m driving zodiacs round icebergs the scale of skyscrapers, searching for wildlife from the bridge with my eyes glued to my binoculars, or hanging out with everybody within the evenings listening to stay music as we steam onwards to our subsequent vacation spot, I’m simply so blissful. 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 wish 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. In addition to persevering with to jot down and share journey tales, I’m additionally going to begin promoting polar journeys.
If you or somebody you already know is inquisitive about touring to the Arctic, let me assist join you with the right journey.
Almost like a journey agent, if somebody books a visit to the Arctic by 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 through the use of my information, expertise, and expertise within the Arctic to assist folks e-book the right journey there, it’s price it. I will even be on lots of the journeys, so you may journey with me (if you would like, haha). I’m enjoyable, I swear!
To be sincere, I already do this sort of factor anyway; this simply makes it extra hands-on and a bit of extra official. Being sincere about that is actually essential to me. Changing route with my earnings implies that I can step again from the Influencer world and concentrate on the issues I actually love. It will free me as much as be inventive, play, and have enjoyable once more. It will even give me free reign to by no means shut up concerning the polar locations I really like. Sorry, not sorry.
I promise to not be annoying about it, both.
To me, this must be pure and natural. Perhaps you’ve adopted me for years, and your curiosity concerning the polar world is piqued (correctly). Or is it your lifelong dream to see polar bears within the wild? Maybe you could have an auntie who loves Inuit artwork and needs to spend time in essentially the most northerly communities. Or do you wish to expertise the far north sea ice and diminishing glaciers of Greenland?
Reach out, and I will help you make these desires a actuality. You may ship alongside my data or this web page right here when you really feel inclined.
I care about our polar worlds greater than you might 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 gained’t remorse it.
