Longyearbyen, Svalbard

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 2. 09. 2022
  • For the second part of our day at Longyearbyen, the world's northernmost town, we have a nice lunch and then walk around town a little to get a taste of this unique, rustic, but also modern town. From the interactions of the permanent residents and the playfulness of the kids, it seems that people here have a comfortable and happy life. No one is born here - many have come as visitors and have stayed! We then board our expedition ship to start our Arctic adventure circumnavigating the Svalbard archipelago.

Komentáře • 82

  • @peterhedberg9528
    @peterhedberg9528 Před rokem +8

    Booked a trip to Longyearbyen for April 2023.

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem +1

      That's awesome! That time of the year is the shoulder period between polar night and midnight sun, so you will probably be getting almost day long sunsets 😀 I'm sure you will have a wonderful time!

    • @kartikeyat
      @kartikeyat Před rokem

      Hey, is it a guided tour? Im planning for a trip in April 2023.

    • @peterhedberg9528
      @peterhedberg9528 Před rokem

      @@kartikeyat Nope, So far I only booked a sas flights 23 - 26 April and hotelstay. I will start looking for activities after next week.

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem +1

      @@peterhedberg9528 ​ @Kartik Doonite If you are interested, the email of the guide that gave us the driving tour (posted separately) is jil@janergie.de. She was really nice and fun.

    • @kartikeyat
      @kartikeyat Před rokem

      @@NancyIoannidis thanks a lot.

  • @juliachildress2943
    @juliachildress2943 Před rokem +2

    What a fantastic video. I love that you show regular people going about their lives on Svalbard, like the restaurant employees, kids on bikes and playing outside, and people with dogs and kids. Also, the narration was excellent and the camera work very easy to see and follow. Thanks so much for sharing! I live in the US and have painted many scenes from Svalbard and would love to go there.

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem +2

      Thank you so much for your kind words Julia ☺️ Glad you enjoyed the video, but I hope you do get to go because pictures and video do not do justice to the majestic scenery of the area. It is truly inspiring!

  • @pezsworld2909
    @pezsworld2909 Před rokem +1

    Really nice job of helping us get a feel of walking the streets of Longyearbyen. I felt like I was there. I like your follow through in how you identified things with notation afterwards. And I liked your follow through while filming. For instance you heard about the reindeer and then you follow through with showing us that! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. I appreciate visiting there vicariously! You did a beautiful job portraying it all.

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem

      Wow! You made my day with your kind comments! Thank you very much. Very glad you enjoyed the video 🤗

  • @aokigaharakomorebi
    @aokigaharakomorebi Před rokem +2

    I love your narration!

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem

      That's so sweet of you to say! Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it 🤗

  • @it_zrupi7008
    @it_zrupi7008 Před rokem +2

    Wonderful ❤️

  • @napagirl48
    @napagirl48 Před rokem

    Thank you for the video, it brings back memories of me living in the Aleutian Islands back in the 70's!!😊❄

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem +1

      Oh, that sounds wonderful! I envy you for having such a wonderful genuine non-touristy experience! 🤗

  • @nielskjr5432
    @nielskjr5432 Před rokem

    Thank you very much! Interesting video. Lucky you. I'm looking forward to the next videos. The reindeer was so cute.

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem +3

      Yes, the reindeer was adorable and now I'm even more glad I got to see one! At the time I thought it would be the first of many because they told us they are common in Svalbard, but it was the only one I saw. It was an absolutely amazing trip, so no complaints 😉 we got to see seals, walruses, and many polar bears. Plus the place itself is magnificent, so yes, we were very lucky and blessed!

  • @dr.sinmoygoswami3929
    @dr.sinmoygoswami3929 Před 3 měsíci

    Excellent and informative video

  • @tanjasajovitz2935
    @tanjasajovitz2935 Před rokem +1

    very detailed, thank you!

  • @MomentsInTheSky
    @MomentsInTheSky Před rokem +1

    Great video - I’ve booked to visit in August ‘23 👍

  • @Midomed-pj1ic
    @Midomed-pj1ic Před rokem

    A wonderful video that I watched more than ten times. I did not get bored. Nice greetings from Morocco. Welcome to Morocco. Bye

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem +1

      Wow! Thank you very much! I visited Morocco a few years ago and had a wonderful time. Very colorful and interesting country. My friend got some amazing bargains that she still enjoys. The tree climbing goats in Essaouira were memorable and the fresh oysters were the best I've ever had🤗

  • @tommyseibel7902
    @tommyseibel7902 Před 5 měsíci

    very interesting and nice! thank you!

  • @Errr717
    @Errr717 Před rokem

    Very nice. I enjoyed your video very much.

  • @carlroland3947
    @carlroland3947 Před rokem

    brought back memories i stayed in that hotel before setting off on my trek the North Pole i skied the last degree to 90 north! i plan to live here one day. i was there in april 2014 but it was snowing and very cold

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem +1

      Wow! That's so impressive! Congratulations on your accomplishment. I'm sure you are in a very special small group that can say they have done that. It must be wonderful to have that memory 🤗

  • @ujjallayek785
    @ujjallayek785 Před rokem

    Exceptionally excellent video of a different world . In which month u went there sir and what was the temperature then ? I wish I could've gone there ever .

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem

      Thank you very much! We went in August and it was in the 50s. Comfortable with a jacket. It sounds like you love exploring so I believe you will go one day 🤗

  • @user-kg3gu5yl8t
    @user-kg3gu5yl8t Před rokem

    Πολύ ωραία εμπειρία, θα ήθελα κι εγώ να πάω κάποτε.
    Έχω φτάσει μέχρι το Kolding μέχρι τώρα.
    Εύχομαι πολλά και όμορφα ταξίδια να κάνετε στο μέλλον.

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem +1

      Σ'ευχαριστώ πολύ για τα καλά σου λόγια! Στο εύχομαι καί εγώ να πας. Όλη η περιοχή εκεί είναι υπέροχη και αξέχαστη. Φαίνεται να έχεις την αγάπη για εξερεύνηση γι'αυτό πιστεύω θα τα καταφέρεις!

  • @stayalivenow
    @stayalivenow Před rokem +1

    Awesome. l would love to live there.

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem +2

      Yes, they have a wonderful sense of community and the scenery is gorgeous! 🤗

  • @Trixiednd5
    @Trixiednd5 Před rokem +1

    22:25 “Hey, you yellow thing, don’t block my view” 😂😆🤣

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem

      Yeah... How dare it? 😅 Just kidding - glad you had a laugh Michelle 🤗

  • @johnriddle8895
    @johnriddle8895 Před rokem +1

    A beautiful place worked in the mine nice people

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem

      Wow - You actually worked in the mine?? That must be a great first-hand experience to have!

  • @andreas7136
    @andreas7136 Před rokem +1

    Svalbard, a place with 9 months winter per year and the remaining 3 months a very cold summer!

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem

      Yes, it's not for everyone, but some people absolutely love it! 😉

  • @yasmin8851
    @yasmin8851 Před 9 měsíci

    Nice video!

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed it 🤗

  • @Midomed-pj1ic
    @Midomed-pj1ic Před rokem

    Morocco is a country of generosity, hospitality, security and safety. Welcome you and your family here in the city of Beni Mellal, an area known for its mountains, waterfalls and stunning nature. If you wish to come, welcome and a thousand welcome, my dear.

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem +1

      Thank you very much!!! Beni Mellal sounds really stunning. I hope I'm blessed to make it there one day 😊

  • @ImportedFromSerbia
    @ImportedFromSerbia Před rokem

    7:33 is the green statue a Loch Ness climbing toy?

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem +1

      It's a dinosaur. There have been many prehistoric discoveries in Svalbard, including a complete skeleton of a unique species named Ophthalmothule cryostea. So the dinosaur sculpture at the kindergarten playground represents that history. The kids seem to love it 🙂

  • @GODiscomingsoonagain
    @GODiscomingsoonagain Před rokem

    Nice people over there GOD loves you all blessings

  • @malan2099
    @malan2099 Před rokem

    I want visit there in end of October I hope not dark

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem

      I think that will be the beginning of the polar night! It will be a wonderful new experience. I hope you will be able to see the Northern lights 😊 Best of luck!

  • @Midomed-pj1ic
    @Midomed-pj1ic Před rokem

    My wish is to visit this country and live there, unfortunately I do not have a visa

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem +3

      You do not need a visa to live and work in Longyearbyen. They only require that you have the finances to support yourself, so either have a job lined up or enough funds until you do.

  • @pangeaaegnap8812
    @pangeaaegnap8812 Před rokem

    Wo ist die Pyramide???

    • @bridgwll
      @bridgwll Před rokem

      What are you talking about?

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem +2

      Unfortunately, we did not have time to visit Pyramiden. The boat tours from Longyearbyen take almost the whole day, which would be great if I had the time. The abandoned Russian settlement sounds very interesting and mysterious and the place is supposed to be exquisitely preserved for an almost ghost town. You never know... Maybe next time, if I'm lucky 🤗

    • @pangeaaegnap8812
      @pangeaaegnap8812 Před rokem

      @@NancyIoannidis Wünsche dir viel Glück, und Dankeschön für deine Antwort✊🏼🕊️☝️

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem

      @@pangeaaegnap8812 Freut mich. Danke fürs zuschauen 🤗

  • @lorainefleeman6011
    @lorainefleeman6011 Před rokem +1

    Every state in the USA should put limits on alcohol consumption.

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem +1

      That would probably be unpopular, but it would help prevent certain problems.

    • @lorainefleeman6011
      @lorainefleeman6011 Před rokem +2

      @@NancyIoannidis I think every partner or ex of an alcoholic would go for it.

    • @WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk
      @WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk Před rokem +1

      I wish we had that here in the u s a

  • @ernestkorankye95
    @ernestkorankye95 Před rokem +1

    Madam pls can u help me to find job in Svalbard Norway,

    • @NancyIoannidis
      @NancyIoannidis  Před rokem +1

      Try facebook.com/groups/vacantes.svalbard/ and finn.no, which is a Norwegian job and sales platform. Things are a little tight right now due to the recovery of the pandemic, but keep trying. Best of luck!

    • @WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk
      @WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk Před rokem

      You have a computer use it