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Why I have to carry Polar Bear protection when walking my dog | SVALBARD close to the North Pole

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I COULDN'T GO (and a polar bear walked by our cabin this morning) | Svalbard

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We woke up to a Polar Bear outside our cabin today!! Apart from that excitement, I have some not so exciting news, and that is that I couldn't go ???? !! I hope you enjoy this video and thank you soooo much for being here! ♡☕️

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a POLAR BEAR is super close to OUR TOWN | How Longyearbyen handles Polar Bears on Svalbard

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There is a polar bear super close to our village! Here on Svalbard we have tons of polar bears, as you know, that is why e.g I have to bring a firearm when walking my dog. So what happens when one gets close to our town Longyearbyen where there are people, and kids? I hope you enjoy this video, and as always thank you so much for being here!

0:00 There is a Polar Bear near town!
0:08 Welcome to Svalbard
0:42 How we get alerted about polar bears in the area
01:40 Heading in to town to see where the polar bear is
02:54 Where does the bear safe zone end?
03:15 Location of Polar Bear signs
03:40 Svalbard Law regarding Polar Bears
04:54 Where the current polar bear is
06:00 How do we keep polar bears away from town?
08:47 Polar Bears!
09:23 Buying gear for extra safety
11:07 Very exciting news!!

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SNOWSTORM (and a Polar Bear in our cabin area)︱Svalbard

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The snowstorms are here! And apparently the polar bears too! The polar night continues but with a little bit more action, I hope you enjoy this video, thank you so much for being here! ✨

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There's a MONTHLY LIMIT on how much alcohol you can buy in this Arctic Town | Svalbard Facts & Myths

Living on an island near the north pole is everything but ordinary, not only do we have polar bears, glaciers and crazy seasons - we also have weird, random laws. One of these laws is the alcohol card, which gives each citizen of the legal drinking age, a monthly quota on what beverages they can purchase and how much. In this video I talk about what the quota is and why it was put in place. I hope you enjoy this video and thank you so much for being here! ????

0:00 Introduction to life in the arctic
0:18 Why Svalbard is so unusual
0:58 Disclaimer - this video does not promote the consumption of alcoholic beverages
1:38 My name is Cecilia and I live on Svalbard an island close to the North Pole
2:44 Longyearbyen
3:18 Why do we have a monthly alcohol quota?
4:40 How much is the monthly quota on Svalbard
5:54 Debrief
7:55 Quality time with Grim & Fenris

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Everyday life in an arctic small town | SVALBARD

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Everyday life on Svalbard might be similar to other places, except that I need to carry a gun for my dog walks. In this video I hang out with Grim, unpack some new things, go to the gym and even do a little try on haul from Zara! I hope you like the video!

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Life in the DARKEST PLACE on earth (24/7 darkness)︱Svalbard, an island close to the North Pole

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The darkest days of polar night are here! Day and night have blended into one and there is now no difference in light during the day. It's pitch black, 24/7... I LOVE IT! ???? Join us for a full day in the darkness, where I document just how dark it is living on Svalbard, during the polar night!???????? Thank you so much for being here, I appreciate each and every one of you! Love y'all!✨

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06:29 1pm
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11:58 5pm
14:25 7pm
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Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 8 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram under her handle @sejsejlija! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!

Our very HONEST answers to the Top Questions you've been wondering about︱Q&A Svalbard

You asked, we answer! ???????? It's time to sit down and catch up as it was a while since our last Q&A! We revisit some topics we have touched on before to give you our updated opinions, and also our honest and open answers to the Top Questions you've been wondering about. Thank you so much for being here, we appreciate each and every one of you! Love y'all!✨

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00:00 Welcome back to Svalbard
01:53 Polar Bear danger during Polar Night?
02:56 Storm Shelter in Longyearbyen?
05:02 What do you miss from the mainland?
05:51 Where would you move?
07:22 Is this real daily life?
08:01 Will Longyearbyen expand?
10:33 What surprises you about polar night?
11:11 Seasonal Depression?
12:41 New Puppy for Grim?
14:06 Vlogmas 2023?
14:36 Avalanche fencing
14:49 Why Tractor Supply fans?!
16:48 Make videos about the school?
18:54 Do you still not want kids?
22:04 What do your tattoos mean?
24:31 Nordic Baking in the works!
25:00 We love you!

About Cecilia:
Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 8 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram under her handle @sejsejlija! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!

CLOSE POLAR BEAR ENCOUNTER | SVALBARD cabin VLOG | Snowmobile, drones & Glaciers!

CLOSE POLAR BEAR encounter on SVALBARD! Cabin VLOG from Kapp Schoultz!
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Nobody Can be Born on This Remote Arctic Island | Svalbard Facts & Myths

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Nobody can give birth here in Longyearbyen, the main village on the remote arctic island Svalbard. Why is that you may ask? I explain it all in the video! This is a new type of video for my channel, where I take Svalbard facts and myths and explain them to you guys. There are many things that are unusual up here in the arctic, like the fact that you can't give birth, our alcohol allowance is rationed monthly, you cannot be buried etc. So let me know if you like this kind of video and if you want me to make more of them! :) Thank you for being here!

0:00 Introduction
0:30 Who am I?
0:51 A lot of weird things about Svalbard
03:21 Introduction to Longyearbyen
04:00 Is it forbidden to give birth?
04:20 Hospital history
04:56 Our current hospital
05:26 Pregnant mothers
06:02 Birthright Citizenship
07:20 Outro

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after ONE MONTH of trouble | Svalbard an island close to the North Pole

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We were SO close to not having a boat anymore... Welcome back to a new video, in this one we explain, and show you, why we haven't been on a boat trip in forever. We also take you with us on our FIRST boat-trip in a month!! We go to see walruses, glaciers, and lots of Svalbard beauty. I hope you enjoy it, and thank you so much for being here! ????☕️

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What am I even doing here in the World's NORTHERNMOST town? | Svalbard

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What am I even doing here? How did I end up here? I talk a little bit about how I ended up here on Svalbard, and also give you some tips on how to move here if you are dreaming of a life in the Arctic. Thank you so much for being here and I hope you enjoy the video! ????☕️

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0:00 Svalbard, an island close to the North Pole
04:43 Why do we have 4 months of polar night
06:07 Where am I from originally?
07:05 My previous career
09:41 My previous jobs on Svalbard
12:30 Is it possible to move to Svalbard?
12:50 Do you need a VISA?
15:24 The best jacket for winter
18:52 Polar Bear nearby not too long ago
20:26 Polar Bear protection
24:02 Amazing short documentary on Huset!

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Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 7 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram under her handle @sejsejlija! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!

WE MADE IT TO THE NORTH POLE (polar plunge!)

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00:50 What we wear at the North Pole?!
01:24 FIRST disembarkation! (finally after 6 days)
04:27 Our travel hacking newsletter!!! (Daily Drop - it's free)
05:46 Inside the Bridge with the Captain
06:56 Intense last hour to the North Pole
09:22 FINALLY MADE IT TO 90.00º latitude!
11:37 24 hours AT the North Pole
14:09 Pre-plunge sauna session
15:04 THE POLAR PLUNGE
18:39 bloops

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Walking INSIDE a thousand year old glacier | Svalbard near the North Pole

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I cannot believe that we found this place! ???? Over about 60% of Svalbard is covered by glaciers and sometimes we get a very unique look into this frozen world. To see behind the scenes footage from this video head to my Patreon ↠ . Thank you so much for watching and for all your continued support! ????

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Discover Svalbard: Islands where People and Polar Bears Live Together!

Discover Svalbard; a frosty wonderland like no other. Can you imagine a place where polar bears outnumber people and reindeer traffic jams are commonplace?

It’s all part of this arctic province. Today we will uncover 68 incredible and lesser-known facts about Svalbard that will leave you amazed!

Cats are BANNED on this arctic island | Svalbard, Longyearbyen

Cats are BANNED? It's ILLEGAL to die? There are many rumours around Svalbard, some true, some false, so I'm going to take it upon myself to weed out the truths from the lies! Starting with the cat ban - which is TRUE! I hope you enjoy this video and if you want more videos like this, please let me know in the comments ????☕️✨

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0:00 Svalbard
0:26 What is true?
01:28 Protected nature
1:55 1992 Ban
02:27 Rabies
03:36 What about dogs?
05:40 Summer
06:58 Grim gets a shower
08:00 Barentsburg
08:35 Cats in Barentsburg
08:53 Kesha
10:41 Current cat population
11:56 Shedding
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What WOULD HAPPEN if all the food deliveries to Svalbard stopped? | Fishing for food

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What would happen if all the food shipments to Svalbard, just stopped? Could we live off the land on an island where nothing grows? I hope you enjoy this video, and thank you for being here! ????☕️

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The Polar Bears of Svalbard / Spitsbergen

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Struggles of Polar Night & the Future of this Channel︱Svalbard

Living in the complete darkness of polar night comes with its own set of struggles, and as each polar night feels different I sit down to debrief how this one has gone and the challenges of it. I also talk about things like my favourite books and the future of this channel ✨ Thank you so much for being here, I appreciate each and every one of you! Love y'all! ✨

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a husky dog café?! | Svalbard an island close to the North Pole

Polar Bear Safety

How not to get eaten by a polar bear
Humor aside, polar bears can pose a real safety concern to travelers in certain areas of the Arctic. This is why we follow strict safety protocol during all expeditions there. Though seeing a polar is a big part of why people visit the Arctic, the goal is not to end up inside of one. For this reason, we’ve made this informative polar bear safety video for returning passengers and newcomers alike.

In this video, our field operations manager, Adam Turner, demonstrates the extensive precautions we take to avoid polar bear confrontations. A veteran expedition leader with years of experience guiding travelers safely into and out of Antarctica and the Arctic, Turner’s tips comprise the core safety “commandments” when it comes to our operations in polar bear country.

These precautions include:

1. Scouting from the ship
Before any shore landing can be made, our expedition team (guides, crew, even the captain) pre-sight our intended landing area. These efforts are also aided by the passengers themselves. If any polar bears are seen on shore, we cannot land. But that does not mean we can’t enjoy watching the bear or bears from a safe distance, and in fact some of our best bear photos are captured this way.

2. Scouting from the Zodiac boats
Once we’re satisfied that our initial ship-to-shore search has revealed no bears, our guides will load into the Zodiac boats (which we use to deliver passengers to and from land) and do a closer search of the intended landing site. There are always areas we cannot fully see from the ship, so this additional precaution helps make sure no bears have escaped notice.

3. Scouting from the land
But because polar bears are evolutionarily designed to avoid detection in their natural habitat, preliminary scouting from the ship and Zodiacs is not enough to ensure that our intended landing site is bear-free. We must therefore get onto dry land for an even closer look, making sure that the environment is as safe as possible for our passengers.

4. Evacuating in the event of a sighting
Even when using the most stringent safety protocol, it’s impossible to completely eliminate the possibility of a polar bear encounter. In the exceedingly rare event a polar bear is spotted once we’re on shore, our guides will determine the best evacuation strategy. Passengers must then stop taking photos and follow all guide instructions for a safe and speedy escape.

5. Using safety flares and bear rifles as a last resort
In the Arctic, all our expedition guides carry flare pistols and bear rifles when on shore. We hope they never have to use them, but in the unlikely event a polar bear surprises our staff, these tools represent the final resort in preventing an attack. Since we recognize that we’re the visitors, we always exhaust all other possibilities before using flares or rifles.

If you’re interested in learning more about polar bear safety precautions in the Arctic, please feel free to visit our website and/or leave a question in the comments field.

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