I tried to get Ma Dukes to go down the ladder to explore the ice cave with me. She wanted NO parts of that!
Read MoreMany people ask me about the good, the bad, and the ugly of living in Longyearbyen. In response, I wanted to share what I consider to be the best thing about Svalbard.
Read MoreThe rules about alcohol on Svalbard are so crazy! Waaay different from mainland Norway.
Read MoreIf you have ever traveled to Norway, then you would know things are quite expensive. Especially in Oslo! The prices of things on Svalbard however, might surprise you.
Read MoreCecilia Blondahl is the Queen of social media on Svalbard. Most people, myself included, first learned about Svalbard through her various social medias; TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. A lot of people ask me if I know her, or if I have ever met her. Here is the answer.
Read MoreMy first ever time experiencing a European sauna. I was told to bring a towel and swim suit. When I started changing though, everyone else stayed naked…
Read MoreAs with everything else in my story, how I got to Svalbard was random af. I had a chance opportunity and I took it! This is how I got to Svalbard. How I got my job, my housing, and everything.
Read MoreI’m currently the only black person living in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway. People ask me what that is like. Here’s my response.
Read MoreIt took 5 years and 2 visa denials, but I finally did it! This is the crazy story of how I got my visa/residence permit to the wonderful country of Norway.
Read MoreThe number one question I get asked. Why Norway? Why did you want to move there? This is the answer.
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