5 Misconceptions You Might Have About Greenland

by Daniel Fox Blog

Greenland isn’t dark the entire year round. It isn’t always bitterly cold either...

Regions: The Arctic

Destinations: Greenland

Greenland isn’t dark the entire year round.

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It isn’t always bitterly cold either.

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The locals don’t all live in igloos.

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And there isn’t a polar bear lurking around every corner.

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Although you can indeed find them if you put in some effort (and have a little luck).

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Greenland isn’t just one big sheet of ice.

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Although snow and glaciation can make for some breath-takingly beautiful vistas.

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Sure, Greenland is great for iceberg-spotting.

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But this is a Greenland cruise after all.

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So come aboard.

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Set sail for the land of the midnight sun.

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Explore pristine waters.

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Viking history.

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Geology.

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And of course the wildlife. Musk Oxen.

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Birds.

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Seals.

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And whales.

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Make no mistake, you’ll be happy that you did.

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