Greenland

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The world’s largest island is ironically named, given that 81% of the island is buried under permanent ice and snow. This large ice cap contains 10% of the world’s total freshwater reserve. For locals, manipulating the terrain has become a way of life and dog sleds are a major form of land transportation in the northern parts. With no roads or railroads, air and sea travel via kayaks and boats are the only other alternatives. Traveling by sea along the Greenland coast is quite remarkable; it is possible to see many different types of whales – fin, blue, humpback, narwhal, sperm and many more. Navigating the stunning fjords is pretty fun too, and if you’re going for records, the Scorseby Sound is the longest fjord in the world. The perpetual ice and cold conditions also mean that summer skiing is possible, as well as various trekking and glacial tours. The arctic location also makes it possible to view the Aurora Borealis or the Northern lights.

Kangerlussuaq

Used as an American Airbase until September..

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Ilulissat

Situated on the west coast of Greenland,..

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Kapisillit

Kapisillit isn't a popular stop for travelers..

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Sondre Stromfjord

Few travelers make their way to Sondre..

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Kulusuk

Situated on Kulusuk Island and containing East..

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Scoresbysund

Few travelers choose to stop at Scoresbysund..

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Guilherme Z.

Would you go to Greenland?

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Svetlana G.

Are there any trips to Greenland? If YES, where is it possible to by a tour there?

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Alessandra B.

Ilulissat is one of the most enchanting and incredibly beautiful places I've ever seen till now!! It represents one of the most wonderful and most beyond words experiences of my life. One you visit Ilulissat you shall have a boat trip through the huge icebergs floating at the estuary of the immense glacier river, which moves 30m per day!!

Than you shall have long walks through the city and go up on the mountain where you can observe the entire glacier and icebers...such breathtaking view!!!

The inhabitants are very friendly and extremely nice people, ready to smile and to talk. Definitively an unique and very special place. You should be well equipped with warm clothing and hiking shoes. It is perfectly normal if it rains or snows, it is authentic if it is foggy, so do not complain about harsh weather conditions!!!

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Sanda L.

One of the most off the track places that I wisited. If you expect museums, restorants, shops and monuments you are up to big disappointment. What you will se here is down to earth, no fuss very local life with one restaurant/bar/ 'inn place' (easy to recognize by the car sticking out of the first floor wall – very original). One tip for all of the fellow vegetarians do not even bother to find something to eat around here since everything consist of something that used to either walk or swim. Even during the summer weather is cold but bareble. Would definetly recomend to visit if for nothing else but to see 'diferent kind of life'.

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Sharon R.

Life is generally conducted at a more relaxed pace than is usual in northern Europe, as exemplified by the frequent use of the word immaqa – ‘maybe’. Until recently, foreign visitors were very rare. The name of the country in Greenlandic is Kalaallit Nunaat, meaning ‘Land of the People’. Photography: Throughout the country there is a ban on taking photographs inside churches or church halls during services. A UV or skylight filter and a lens shade should always be used. In winter, the camera must be polar-oiled. It is advisable to bring your own film. Film cannot always be developed in Greenland

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