#History & Culture

Port Stanley, the Falkland Islands’ quaint, beloved capital, was founded in 1843 and is now the largest community in this remote territory located deep in the South Atlantic.

This portrait follows a Greenlandic dressmaker whose work mends more than fabric: she weaves the traditions that sustain Kalaallit life and community across generations.

Often translated as “free-air living,” the word Friluftsliv carries a deeper meaning that goes beyond its simple definition. It embodies the belief that spending time outdoors, immersed in nature, is essential for a balanced, fulfilling, and joyful life. But it’s also a reminder of our responsibility as visitors—to care for and protect these natural spaces so they remain vibrant and accessible for generations to come.

Europe is many things to many people. Now you can experience the continent’s magnificent and diverse coast in ways that are hard to beat and impossible to forget.

“I consider kayaking to be one of Greenland’s most important emblems.” This story from our Kalaallit: People of the Land series explores what it means to honour traditions in a sport that has been adopted around the world.

In this story from our Kalaallit: Portraits of Greenland series, we learn about Kaffemik – one of the most enduring Greenlandic traditions – and how it upholds a shared sense of belonging that underpins community life in Itilleq and across the country.