Learning from bears in Romania At Wild-Encounters, we believe that the best way to understand wildlife is to spend time observing it. Our work has taken us to some of the Arctic’s most remote places, where we’ve spent years learning about polar bears and other wildlife. But there is always more to learn. So this …
A year ago, I never imagined I would be co-authoring a scientific publication. Yet that is exactly what happened. In March last year, I had the opportunity to be a keynote speaker at the EAAM, and that experience set things in motion. Looking back, it was the point where two parts of my professional life …
Traveling to the Arctic is unlike any other journey. And the choice that really makes the difference? Time. Time to slow down, soak it all in, and truly connect with the environment around you. That’s why we deliberately keep our expeditions small, usually under fifty guests. With fewer people on board, we can linger longer at each stop, …
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We are often asked what makes an expedition so different, or so special, compared to a holiday. A true expedition is not built around a fixed itinerary. It is a mindset. On expedition, plans remain flexible, and that can feel unfamiliar at first. I remember a day when we had planned a landing for a …
The polar bears, social animals? Please let me explain. Polar bears often the number one animal that our guests come to the Arctic for. This is why they have traveled so far north, and without a Polar bear the journey would not be complete. The guests’ thoughts are often, “with today’s climate changes, let’s go, …
(Summer Fashion Edition) In the past I struggled with packing and selecting all the items and clothing that I would like and need to take with me on holiday. You can call them luxury problems. Too much choice or never been to such a destination before, so I always took too much with me and …
In many areas and especially in the media and well-known nature films, the relationships between whales and orcas are depicted as lifelong enemies. This starts with continuing to use the name Killer Whale instead of Orca. Read more about this in my previous blog. “So, these animals are actually part of very clever marketing.” And …