16 May, 2013
by Jayde Kincaid
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There are several factors which can make meeting locals in our regions difficult, during winter, cold weather keeps people inside and culturally, some are naturally more reserved and can seem a little less inclined to extend a ‘hello’. Having said … Continue reading
11 February, 2013
by Jayde Kincaid
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One of the great things about visiting the Arctic this summer is the thrill of seeing Polar Bears. Flying up to Svalbard from Oslo is very easy, just a few hours and yet it feels so inaccessible. Svalbard is also … Continue reading
18 October, 2012
by Jayde Kincaid
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Within our new ‘Midnight Sun & Summer Holidays’ brochure, we offer a new range of independent tours and voyages in Greenland. New for 2013 are the independent voyages and itineraries for Greenland. With our local knowledge and passion, we have created … Continue reading
11 October, 2012
by Jayde Kincaid
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The High Arctic – Svalbard/Spitsbergen The northern European summer enables exploration of the spectacular High Arctic scenery with its fascinating flora and fauna including Polar Bears, Musk Oxen, Walruses and a myriad of seabirds. These photos, supplied by our friend, … Continue reading
23 September, 2012
by Jayde Kincaid
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We have just released our ‘Midnight Sun & Summer Holidays’ brochure, complementing the ‘Winter & Northern Lights’ brochure released earlier in the year. This 90-page brochure is a cavalcade of colour and passion, and brings new life to Scandinavian and … Continue reading
30 August, 2012
by Jayde Kincaid
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National Cruise Week 2012 starts next week in Australia, with the discounting and limited offers and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the type of cruising that we offer … Continue reading
22 August, 2012
by Jayde Kincaid
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North/Around Spitsbergen – M/V Plancius Last week, I wrote about the practical side of travelling to the Norwegian Arctic. This week, I have some very different photos from the same voyage. Thanks very much, Harley, for sending them in.
10 August, 2012
by Jayde Kincaid
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North/Around Spitsbergen – M/V Plancius On July 22 2012, close family and friends from 50 Degrees North headed off on a 10 day circumnavigation of the Spitsbergen archipelago on board MV Plancius. Listening to their stories and looking at their photos, … Continue reading
28 May, 2012
by Jayde Kincaid
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It has been a busy time here in the 50 Degrees North office with the production of a Winter Brochure. It is being launched this week and we would love to send you a copy! It is full of great … Continue reading
30 March, 2012
by Jayde Kincaid
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Well, most of our readers have probably been reading about the amazing Aurora Borealis shows that seem to be happening on a nightly basic in Scandinavia at the moment. 2013 is likely to be just as good and already bookings … Continue reading