lotI’ve made it no secret; over time, I’ve develop into obsessive about polar journey.
The truth is, I’ve develop 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 Journey Canada within the Arctic for this summer time in Canada and Greenland.
These polar locations are nearly inaccessible. The simplest and best approach to go to is by expedition ship. Many of the yr, sea ice locks the Arctic away. Just for just a few months in the summertime does it soften sufficient to permit entry. Most individuals get round by small planes, boats, or snowmobiles (in winter). Personally, I discover this isolation fascinating.
Right 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.
In the event you’re already eager to go, you possibly can fill out this way, and I’ll assist you to discover your dream journey!
Recently, I’ve been reflecting loads on my work over time, running a blog, writing, and taking images. I managed to craft a profession out of skinny air, getting paid to journey the world and write about it. But when 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 incorrect, I wouldn’t change a factor prior to now. However I believe 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 group. Journey Canada looks like household. Owned and operated by three siblings (began by their dad, uncle, and buddy), as quickly as you step on board, you’re feeling a connection like no different. The identical guides all the time come again yr after yr – it looks like going to summer time camp and reuniting with your entire 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 possibly can’t invent that form of loyalty.
I do know it sounds tremendous tacky, however working within the Arctic fulfills me in a means 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 very well, and I really like sharing it with others.
Whether or not 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 dwell music as we steam onwards to our subsequent vacation spot, I’m simply so completely happy. 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 path I wish 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. Along with persevering with to put in writing and share journey tales, I’m additionally going to start out promoting polar journeys.
In the event you or somebody is fascinated about touring to the Arctic, let me assist join you with the proper journey.
Nearly 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 data, abilities, and expertise within the Arctic to assist folks ebook the proper journey there, it’s value it. I can even be on most of the journeys, so you possibly can journey with me (if you would like, haha). I’m enjoyable, I swear!
To be sincere, I already do this type of factor anyway; this simply makes it extra hands-on and somewhat extra official. Being sincere about that is actually vital to me. Altering path with my earnings implies that I can step again from the Influencer world and give attention to the issues I actually love. It can free me as much as be artistic, play, and have enjoyable once more. It can additionally give me free reign to by no means shut up in regards to the polar locations I really like. Sorry, not sorry.
I promise to not be annoying about it, both.
To me, this ought to be pure and natural. Maybe you’ve adopted me for years, and your curiosity in regards to the polar world is piqued (correctly). Or is it your lifelong dream to see polar bears within the wild? Perhaps you will have an auntie who loves Inuit artwork and desires 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?
Attain out, and I may also help you make these goals a actuality. It’s also possible to ship alongside my data or this web page right here should you really feel inclined.
I care about our polar worlds greater than you possibly can ever think about. And I firmly consider that everybody who visits turns into a lifelong ambassador for them. We’d like this now greater than ever. Come play within the Arctic; I promise you received’t remorse it.
