The Arctic Circle cuts across eight countries at roughly 66° north latitude. Everything above that line offers midnight sun in summer, polar night in winter, and landscapes that feel like they belong ...
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Growing up in Canada, I always considered the Arctic part of my ...
I'm a reformed winter-hater. I grew up in a beach town in the U.S. where summer reigned supreme. And I, like so many others, used to bemoan the changing seasons as the nights got longer and the ...
My sister and I went on a two-week expedition cruise in the Arctic Circle. Every day was an adventure. We saw beautiful glaciers and polar bears and went on a once-in-a-lifetime hike. In June 2024, I ...