From the driest deserts to remote settlements on volcanic islands, human communities can be found anywhere on Earth. One such community is Longyearbyen, where 2,400 residents live in the northernmost ...

On a clear day, the approach to Longyearbyen Airport on the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard leaves a stunning first impression. The vast expanse of glistening glaciers stretch out to the horizon, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Imagine blocks of ice floating past as you come face-to-face ...

Located on the archipelago of Svalbard just 800 miles from the North Pole, the Norwegian village of Longyearbyen is reputed to be the world’s most northerly town. Deep within the Arctic Circle, the ...

Longyearbyen, Norway, is the northernmost town in the world.ginger_polina_bublik/Shutterstock From the driest deserts to remote settlements on volcanic islands, human ...