Cecilia Blomdahl, originally from Sweden, has lived on Svalbard for five years. The small Norwegian archipelago sits about halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Anyone can move there visa-free, ...
In a book essay, the Paris-based photographer considers the surreal juxtaposition between the harsh landscape and its human inhabitants, a rotating population of scientists, miners, religious leaders, ...
Grim the Finnish Lapphund lives in Svalbard, Norway, with his owner Cecilia Blomdahl Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously ...
Days that look like nights, polar bears on the prowl, word of caution, careful steps, numbing cold, snow everywhere — reads like a documentary or thriller script, right? Except it is reality for the ...
An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Walking the dog can be such a hassle. But imagine having to put on multiple North Pole temperature-resistant layers, grab your rifle in case of ...
Imagine living in an isolated archipelago, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and the unspoiled beauty of the Arctic ...
Welcome to life at 78 degrees north, where harsh weather, a remote location and stunningly beautiful landscapes have created one of the most fascinating towns on earth. Longyearbyen is the capital of ...
In Svalbard — An Arcticficial Life, Julia de Cooker photographs the life and landscapes of one of the northernmost human settlements. Cover of Julia de Cooker Svalbard – An Arcticficial Life (courtesy ...