Greenland

2019.6.28 ~ 7.2

  • The North Remembers!

    The North Remembers!

    After a stopover in Iceland, we finally arrived in Ilulissat, located on the west side of Greenland. We were greeted by glaciers on the sea, wildflowers by the shore, and delicious food at the hotel.

  • Icebergs at Midnight

    Icebergs at Midnight

    On our first day in Ilulissat, we took an evening boat tour to see the icebergs. The glacier in Ilulissat moves rapidly and is the most active in iceberg calving outside of Antarctica. The massive icebergs,…

  • Disko Bay

    Disko Bay

    Crossing Disko Bay, our boat slowly navigated past icebergs of various shapes before finally arriving at Qeqertarsuaq. Tranquil and picturesque, Disko Island is a place where time seems to stand still.

  • Frozen Bay in the Mist

    Frozen Bay in the Mist

    As we dined by the bay, fog rolled in, swallowing the harbor. I wandered alone into a vast, silent tundra. From the rocky shore, the colorful houses stood against the Arctic night, icebergs drifting beyond.

  • Kuannit Hike

    Kuannit Hike

    We hiked the Kuannit trail at dawn. Near the end of the trail, jagged volcanic rocks created a prehistoric feel, unlike other parts of Greenland, as if stepping into the Jurassic era.

  • Ilulissat Yellow Trail

    Ilulissat Yellow Trail

    Ilulissat’s Yellow Trail offers a stunning hike through Arctic landscapes, with panoramic views of icebergs drifting in Disko Bay. The path winds over rugged granite, revealing towering glaciers, vibrant tundra flora, and occasional humpback whales.

  • Ilulissat Blue Trail

    Ilulissat Blue Trail

    The blue trail is much more challenging than the yellow trail, stretching about 6 miles. Not only does it offer breathtaking views of the icebergs floating in the fjord, but it also takes you through the…

  • A Storyteller

    A Storyteller

    Travelling – It leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.