My polar stats
- Polar expeditions experienced: 4
- Arctic activities tested: Paddling
- Polar plunges braved: 3
- Began working in travel: 2022
Swoop says
Try to be present in every single moment of the voyage; in every lecture, every landing, every zodiac cruise and every meal. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will no doubt remember for the rest of your days, so take it all in!
Nardus Erasmus Polar Consultant
My top Arctic experiences
Kayaking in the Arctic
- Coming across a big group of walrus hauled out on the ice. I couldn’t believe how close we were while watching them grunt and shuffle around. It felt like stepping into their world for a moment
- Paddling in Svalbard was something else. The sea was calm, everything was quiet, and the snowflakes were settling softly on my jacket. It felt like I was part of the landscape, not just visiting it
- Noticing a white shadow dancing across the rocks and realising it was an Arctic fox! For the next half an hour, I sat and watched as it dashed up and down the slopes. It was fast, playful and completely in its element
- Hiking across an ice-covered landscape and spotting three reindeer below us. Still in their white coats, they were quietly searching for bits of grass poking through the snow
- Staying up till midnight just to see the sun hanging on the horizon. It didn’t set – just hovered there, turning everything gold. There was this strange, calm energy in the air. I’ll never forget it
My Arctic photos
Zodiac cruising in Svalbard
Capturing beautiful scenery from the ship
Svalbard's ice-covered landscapes
History around every corner
More about me
- As a wildlife buff, I have been on countless safaris and seen over 200 of the 297 mammals in South Africa
- In my past life I worked as an engineer in South Africa and New Zealand. I have also taught English online to people all over the world
- When I am not throwing a rugby ball around you’ll find me busy planning my next travel adventure
Soaking up Arctic history
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