lotI’ve made it no secret; over time, I’ve turn out to be obsessive about polar journey.
In truth, 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 Adventure Canada within the Arctic for this summer season in Canada and Greenland.
These polar locations are nearly inaccessible. The best and best technique to go to is by expedition ship. Most of the 12 months, sea ice locks the Arctic away. Only for just a few 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 probably the most unbelievable welcomes. The Arctic is huge, wild, and unpredictable. It will get below your pores and skin.
If you’re already eager to go, you may fill out this way, and I’ll enable you discover your dream journey!
Lately, I’ve been reflecting loads on my work over time, running a blog, writing, and taking pictures. 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 for the reason that 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 incorrect, I wouldn’t change a factor previously. 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 staff 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 are feeling a connection like no different. The similar guides all the time come again 12 months after 12 months – it seems like going to summer season camp and reuniting with your whole 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 form 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 arduous work however so value it. I really feel like I belong right here. It’s an space I do know rather well, and I like sharing it with others.
Whether I’m driving zodiacs round icebergs the dimensions 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 reside music as we steam onwards to our subsequent vacation spot, I’m simply so blissful. 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-about the route I need to take with my work, and I all the time find yourself in the identical place: polar journey. So, I’ve determined to attempt one thing new. In addition to persevering with to put in writing and share journey tales, I’m additionally going to begin promoting polar journeys.
If you or somebody you recognize is fascinated with touring to the Arctic, let me assist join you with the proper journey.
Almost like a journey agent, if somebody books a visit to the Arctic by means of 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 folks ebook the proper journey there, it’s value it. I can even be on lots of the journeys, so you may journey with me (in order for you, 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 vital to me. Changing route with my earnings signifies that I can step again from the Influencer world and deal with the issues I actually love. It will free me as much as be inventive, play, and have enjoyable once more. It can even give me free reign to by no means shut up in regards to the polar locations I like. Sorry, not sorry.
I promise to not be annoying about it, both.
To me, this ought to be pure and natural. Perhaps you’ve adopted me for years, and your curiosity in regards to the polar world is piqued (accurately). Or is it your lifelong dream to see polar bears within the wild? Maybe you could have an auntie who loves Inuit artwork and desires to spend time in probably the most northerly communities. Or do you need to expertise the far north sea ice and diminishing glaciers of Greenland?
Reach out, and I can assist you make these desires a actuality. You also can ship alongside my data or this web page right here if you happen to really feel inclined.
I care about our polar worlds greater than you would 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 gained’t remorse it.
