In search of polar bears and pack ice

by Mish Hicks

Departure in June 2019

Region: Arctic

Destinations: Svalbard

Ship: m/v Hondius

What I understood about the trip and what I experienced was truly disappointing. I certainly did not envisage hiking daily but rather searching for polar bears.

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