‘Stormcations’ and mystery: Why travellers are braving the elements for Faroe Island adventures

By&nbspCraig Saueurs&nbsp&&nbspCara Anna and AP News Published on 17/10/2025 - 8:01 GMT+2 The tiny Faroe Islands in the north Atlantic could be a poor choice for travellers with vertigo, seasickness or a fear of enclosed spaces. There are...

Delta says 'no thanks' to growing air travel trend, will keep big planes on long flights

Delta Air Lines is bucking one of the trendiest new ways to get across the Atlantic Ocean. From American airline JetBlue to Spanish airline Iberia to Irish airline Aer Lingus, carriers are increasingly using smaller, single-aisle planes on flights...

Dispatches from Greenland, Part Two: Nuuk

Greenland is too vast to take in all at once. Yet a few days in Nuuk—the island’s compact, curious capital, just a four-hour flight from Newark—offer a surprisingly complete portrait. Nuuk changes like the weather that shapes it: by turns wild and...

Juneau Mayor shares tourism lessons with Greenland delegation as cruise season closes

NOTN- As Juneau wraps up another long cruise ship season, Mayor Beth Weldon says the city recently hosted a delegation from Greenland seeking advice on how to develop its own cruise tourism industry. The delegation met with Juneau officials this...

A discussion about Denmark’s forced IUD program for Greenlandic Inuit women and girls

The United States marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday. It was first formally commemorated by President Joe Biden in 2021 to honor Native Americans as a counter-celebration to the federal Columbus Day holiday. Indigenous peoples have often...

A volcano or a meteorite? New evidence sheds light on puzzling discovery in Greenland's ice sheet

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Buried deep in Greenland's ice sheet lies a puzzling chemical signature that has sparked intense...

Why holidaymakers are turning their backs on Iceland as tourism plummets and budget airline goes bust

By MARTI STELLING, REPORTER Published: 07:42 EDT, 13 October 2025 | Updated: 07:42 EDT, 13 October 2025 With unique views of the Northern Lights, dramatic landscapes, black sand beaches and geothermal spas, Iceland is a nature lover's paradise....

Greenland comes out ahead in a surprising development after Trump’s offer to purchase it from Denmark

I recently visited Greenland and was a bit uncertain about what kind of reception to expect, given the impact of President Trump’s expressed interest in acquiring the world’s largest island for the U.S. When President Trump first suggested in 2019...

Travel boost: United Airlines goes big on Europe for Summer 2026 with new routes revealed

United Airlines has announced its Summer 2026 schedule, which is headlined by the launch of direct services to four new cities across Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain. United’s Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances,...

Greenland is not seeking to join the EU and will not be part of the US, PM Nielsen tells Euronews

Published on 08/10/2025 - 16:28 GMT+2 Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen addressed the European Parliament for the first time ever on Wednesday and announced that the territory is not seeking to join the European Union and is...

TV Recap: “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Wizmas” Brings Holiday Magic to Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

The holidays arrive at the Russo household with a magical twist in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. In “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Wizmas," the family’s first Christmas together turns chaotic when Billie tries to land herself on the naughty...

Love’s Travel Center Gets Chilly Reception At Joint Planning, Salida City Council Work Session

Nathan Curtis (at podium), of 3 Rocks Engineering & Surveying responds to Salida Planning Commission Vice Chair Francie Bomer (in white) at Oct. 7 Love’s Travel Center conceptual review. City of Salida YouTube image. Representatives from 3 Rocks...

Trump’s new foreign aid plan eyes $87 million for Greenland’s polar bears

Greenland remains part of the Danish realm, and its people have expressed little interest in Trump’s solicitations. In a statement acknowledging the conversations that are under way, the State Department said that biodiversity funding was being...

Greenland back and nine port N. Europe sailing for Fred Olsen in 2027

Highlights of the programme include the return of scenic sailings through Greenland, a cruise timed with Malta’s vibrant carnival, and a unique itinerary visiting nine Northern European countries in 13 nights. Guests can also choose from an...

Destinations and tourism operators working together to tackle overtourism

Destinations and tourism operators say that the growing willingness to work together is making a significant contribution to tackling overtourism. Manuel Butler, director of the Spanish Tourist Board in the United Kingdom, told the conference of...

Trump’s new foreign aid plan eyes $50 million for Greenland’s polar bears

Polar bears are listed as a vulnerable species by the World Wildlife Fund because of various threats including climate change and the wildlife trade. There are roughly 26,000 worldwide, with about 3,000 thought to be in Greenland. (Bonnie Jo...

United Just Announced 4 New Routes to Some of Our Favorite (and Lesser-Traveled) European Cities

United Airlines continues to expand its international network with new flights to four European destinations that will start service in summer 2026 from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). On an October 8 call with the media, the...

Polar-Latitudes.com first step in two-brand combination

Polar-Latitudes.com is the new website for the ongoing consolidation of Polar Latitudes and Albatros Expeditions into Polar Latitudes Expeditions. The site also launches the new brand identity and an expanded range of itineraries across the Arctic...

Luxury Mediterranean Cruise: The Perfect Ocean Escape

When it comes to unforgettable travel, few experiences can compare to a luxury Mediterranean cruise. The Mediterranean Sea has long been considered one of the most enchanting regions in the world. With its breathtaking landscapes, centuries of...

The World’s Most Beautiful Gamble: Greenland Adventure Comes With No Guarantees

Dodging icebergs in Prince Christian Sound. Image by C.Bowman Enthusiasm in the captain’s voice sounded over the ship’s PA system. “In five minutes, we will turn into Greenland’s Prince Christian Sound, one of the most breathtaking passages in the...