Remote, icy, and hauntingly beautiful, Svalbard is an Arctic archipelago that feels a bit like a sci-fi outpost on the edge of the world. Many Arctic cruises focus on this remote archipelago that’s situated almost 2000km north of Norway. It is an exceptional Arctic wilderness; stunning Arctic landscapes including massive glaciers and abundant wildlife including (if you’re lucky) polar bears! Polar bears outnumber people in Svalbard. Locals are required to carry rifles (or fl

You don’t need to be an adventurer to join an adventure. You don’t need to be super fit, have years of hiking experience, know how to read a map or pitch a tent in the dark. And you definitely don’t need to own a pair of khaki pants or binoculars. You just need curiosity and a willingness to try something new.

Every hill leads to a view worth remembering. If you’ve ever found yourself halfway up a hill thinking, “Why am I finding this so hard?”—you’re definitely not alone. We see it all the time on our Women Embrace Adventure hikes. The track starts off nice and flat, everyone’s chatting away, then the climb begins. Before long, someone is feeling hot, puffed, a little queasy, or wondering why everyone else seems to be cruising while they’re struggling. The first thing they’ll ofte