The 10 coldest countries on Earth — and why their winters are getting weirder
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AE Expeditions' 2026-27 Antarctic season puts 18 working scientists on board
AE Expeditions' 2026-27 Antarctic season: 27 voyages, 18 onboard scientists, five research projects — and an a...
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Swan Hellenic's Antarctic Cruises Turn Expedition Ships Into a Floating Ocean Observatory
Swan Hellenic's Cruising4Oceans joins the UN-linked GlobalCoast Network as its first ship-based site, turning...
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Greenland in the spotlight: EU visit, new funding and a tourism boom
EU MEPs visit Ilulissat and Nuuk as Greenland draws US interest, €200m in EU funding and a 46% jump in interna...
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First Kayak Circumnavigation of Vaigach Island: 427km Through Three Arctic Seas
Eight Russian kayakers completed the first kayak circumnavigation of Vaigach Island — 427km across three Arcti...
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Quttinirpaaq: the Canadian national park that sees just 150 visitors a year
Quttinirpaaq National Park, just 720 km from the North Pole, sees only about 150 visitors a year. Here's how t...
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Antarctica expedition cruises: five operators, and why ship size decides your trip
Five Antarctica expedition cruise operators compared: ship sizes, landing rules, costs from $8,000 and when to...
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Aurora Expeditions Turns Antarctic Cruises Into Floating Science Labs for 2026-27
Aurora Expeditions' 2026-27 Antarctic season: 27 voyages on three ships, with 18 scientists aboard 11 sailings...
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US-Denmark security deal for Greenland ends years of uncertainty over the island's future
The US, Denmark and Greenland have agreed a permanent security deal ending Trump's push to acquire the island...
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US-Denmark deal locks in American military presence in Greenland — what it means for the island
The US, Denmark and Greenland have agreed a deal expanding America's military presence on the island — here's...
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US and Denmark Strike Greenland Security Deal: What It Means for Travellers
The US and Denmark have agreed a sweeping security deal over Greenland. Here's what the agreement means for tr...
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Summer Crossings of the Greenland Ice Cap: Two Teams Wrap Up the Season
Two teams crossed Greenland's ice cap this summer, including one following Nansen's 1888 route. What the seaso...
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Mailing a Postcard From Nuuk: What It Costs and Why It's Worth It
Mailing postcards from Nuuk, Greenland via Tusass cost about $11.50 for two to the USA. Here's how the fast, c...
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