It’s not everyday that you sit down with a local woman in Bhutan. It’s not because we don’t want to. In its tourism industry, Bhutan is truly unique. Many travelers…
Trekking in Bhutan: How a Challenging Journey Became An Epic Adventure
Anubha trekked for days to the Royal Highlander Festival in Laya, Bhutan. This treacherous journey would become one of the most epic memories of her life.
Travel to Bhutan: What to Know Before You Go
Planning to travel to Bhutan? Here’s how to travel to the country known as much for its Gross National Happiness as for its mountainous ranges.
Arctic Challenge: Cold-Weather Testing the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
If you’ve been keeping up with the Wanderful world, you may have seen our founder and CEO, Beth Santos, trekking through Oregon as part of the Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4…
Learning About Inuit Traditions: How to Use Seal
Cleaning sealskin. Image by Anubha Momin. Since mid-July I have been working with the Arctic Kingdom and Tour Iqaluit companies as a tour guide, usually leading boat and city tours in…
The Perfect Weekend Trip: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut
The Rankin hamlet at sundown. Image by Anubha Momin. This summer my boyfriend Justin spent most of his time on duty travel, flying over Nunavut in a helicopter for work….
15 Inuktitut Words to Know Before Visiting Iqaluit
This post was updated on 15 May 2019. Every July 9th, Nunavut celebrates its anniversary as Canada’s youngest territory. In honour of Nunavut Day, here is a list of 15…
Highlights from Iqaluit’s Toonik Tyme Festival
Celebrate spring in the Arctic! Image courtesy of Toonik Tyme. People often ask me, “When should I visit Iqaluit?” and I always answer, “During Toonik Tyme“. First, the spring festival…
Photo Essay: A Second Chance at First Impressions of Iqaluit
About two weeks ago one of my dearest friends arrived in Iqaluit wearing brand new boots and a look of anticipation. Her name is Danica Kwong, and I met her…
6 Lessons Learned from an Arctic Blizzard
Image All rights reserved by Pat Kane Photo On January 7, 2014, Iqaluit, Nunavut experienced one of the worst blizzards in years. Winds gusted to over 87 mph, with sustained speeds of…
One-Stop Shopping in the North: Iqaluit’s Christmas Craft Sale
If you’ve been following my column on Go Girl Travel Network, you will know that things are different in Nunavut. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the arts and…
Got Milk Run? Why I Love Flying in the Canadian Arctic
What’s the reward for long layovers? A beautiful view. Photo by Anubha. Travelling within Nunavut is not easy: We have over 1.8 million kilometres squared of land, three time zones,…
Where We’re From: Take a Peek with Google Inside Iqaluit in Canada’s Arctic Territory
The most common questions I am asked when I tell people I live in Iqaluit, Nunavut are, “Where is that?” and “What does it look like?”. Like most questions in…
That Awkward Moment When Your Life is a Canadian Stereotype
This is Canada. Apex, Nunavut, to be exact. This summer I went on my first transatlantic flight since moving to Iqaluit, the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Like…