5 Pictures that will make you want to visit Greenland

5 Pictures that will make you want to visit Greenland

Someone told me recently that they never heard of Greenland as a travel destination. Well, if you ever get the chance to visit Greenland, jump at it. And if you need any more encouragement, take a look at these…

5 Pictures that will make you want to visit Greenland

The people

Like in many northern countries, Greenlanders are quiet, to begin with, but are amongst the friendliest and kindest I’ve ever met.

 

Boy, Upernavik, Greenland, The Northwest Passage
Boy, Upernavik, Greenland, The Northwest Passage

The landscapes

Though the interior is a vast icecap, Greenland is actually quite green!

Kangaamiut village, Greenland
Kangaamiut village, Greenland

The icebergs

But there is ice! And lots of it. Ilulissat icefjord is one of the largest in the world and is where the iceberg which hit the Titanic probably came from.

Icebergs, Ilulissat Kangerlua, Greenland
Icebergs, Ilulissat Kangerlua, Greenland

The culture

Life up north is very, very different. Here food is what you catch, rather than what you buy in the supermarket.

Whale hunt, Oqaatsut - Rodebay, Greenland
Whale hunt, Oqaatsut – Rodebay, Greenland

The wildlife

Despite what we may think, polar bears are not roaming the streets, but there are seals and whales everywhere and it’s a birdwatcher’s paradise.

5 Pictures that will make you want to visit Greenland
5 Pictures that will make you want to visit Greenland

These images are also available to purchase as limited edition art prints (maximum 30 prints) from my online store.

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Stella Terryreply
May 22, 2017 at 7:24 pm

Amazing!

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