#History & Culture

Located off the Antarctic Peninsula’s coast, Port Lockroy is a natural harbour with two ship visits per day during summer, making it Antarctica’s single most visited site.

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.

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.

In this story from our Kalaallit: Portraits of Greenland series, two sisters bring ancient Inuit mask dancing to life, reconnecting with ancestral ways of understanding 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.

“I consider kayaking to be one of Greenland’s most important emblems.” From our Kalaallit: Portraits of Greenland series, a kayaker reflects on Inuit paddling traditions in a sport now adopted around the world.