The arctic circle trail seems absolutely gorgeous and i know there’s already pre established trails. I Unfortunately I’m starting to see videos of southern Greenland and it looks even more beautiful! I have been looking at Tasermiut Fjord and it looks like it would be an absolutely memorable expierence. Has anyone done a backpacking trip around the area that has any advice or others who may have done the ACT that recommend it over southern Greenland.

Thank you!

Hello! So for my school project I need to do a miniature version of a garment anywhere across the globe. I was looking at the greenlandic kalaallisut (I hope Google is correct about the name). Unfortunately I cannot really find a lot of info about the construction online. Is it only one piece? How is the bead collar attached? If you have the pattern for it that would be wild :)) So any information you have about it please don't hesitate to share it. I would really appreciate it! Thank you! 🇬🇱❤️

Hi! In the past I've discussed with my significant other the wishes to move to Greenland; and as I'm slowly coming to the end of my degree I believe it is time to start potentially working towards that goal.

So I wanted to ask you all; as potential citizens of Greenland itself, what are some things that I should know, should learn, or should do?

I'm currently trying to figure out the process one would take to gain a Greenland citizenship; and am working to learn both the Greenlandic and Danish languages. But other than that I am currently woefully unaware of what I should prepare for or should learn in preparation. If there is anything that you all could inform me of, it would be greatly appreciated.

I have not heard much about Qivittut but after watching Q's Greenland's video on kayaking 3,200 kilometers there was a brief mention about a Qivittut. Could I have more information please?

Does anyone know if Greenland has any resources, public databases, or initiatives that provide a parallel corpus in Greenlandic and danish/english? Not dictionary but language pairs corpus.

Hello! Please forgive my ignorance but I've seen this worn by the prime minister of Greenland and just saw this again worn by the premier of Nunavut. Is there a special name for this "sweater" that is worn outside? Is this worn in formal occasion or everyday situation? Thank you! :)

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TLDR: For first timers to Greenland or returning travelers, I really think the DJI Osmo Pocket (Gen 1 through current 3) is what most people need unless you want to zoom in on icebergs and other more serious photos. The results from that little device are astounding especially the video capability and time lapse etc.

It is the best camera outside a DSLR or Mirrorless and if you want to travel light, it's the way to go. I use the Osmo Pocket 1 that I got used on eBay or amazon for $100 USD. 

Best value ever. New ones are in the range of $550 USD so just do your homework and see if there are any deals coming up. I always buy used or open box (all of the cameras above were used as were the lenses). I'm in the market and if a good deal arises I will let you know.

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Now for the main event. Many of you know that I like photography and do that as a side gig. It's what brought me to Greenland in the first place. 

Over the years and 12 solo expeditions to the arctic, I can tell you what gear works. Be it gear for clothing or gear for cameras, I've tried just about everything and tested it. I bought it with my own money before I had a platform. Here is a guide on my site: no affiliate links or anything. Just what worked for me: https://icebergchick.com/gear-1

I used to do Nikon exclusively. I love Nikon, I really do. It got to be too heavy though. When you're being charged by the gram, bulk has to go. I did a lot of research and I switched to Fujifilm and keep one Nikon around for wildlife and action. The Nikon I keep is the D500. I will never get rid of that camera. The Fujis in the current stable are the X-T2 & 3 and the X-H1. The X-H1 is great. I will add the Fuji GFX system to my lineup in the future if I ever make some money off the photos or get sponsored (girl can dream).

I have a separate guide on shooting the northern lights / aurora as well: https://icebergchick.com/howto

I adapt lenses to the Fuji that were designed for Nikon. For instance, the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 is great for aurora on both Nikon and Fuji with an adapter. 

I have accessories like camera bags that are dry bags and a synthetic down cover for the body and lens that I can use on tripod in cold conditions or handheld. Photography gloves are a must as well. I can't speak to brands on this topic because you can get enough of it as generics on aliexpress, Temu and the like. I got mine from camera stores in Japan actually. None of them have brands that are prominent so I can't tell you. Bic Camera and Yodobashi are where I got them but for anyone interested in stuff from Japan you can look at proxy sites like fromjapan and buyee.

Lenses that are good for me depend on the subject. For icebergs, I carry two bodies on me at all times, maybe three. I have a 18-135 mm lens and a 70-300 mm with a teleconverter in my pocket if I want. I'm in the market for the 150-600 when it is in the money for me to want to buy it. Prices are too elevated and I have a max of $1000 USD that I spend on lenses. 

Previously had the 50-140 f/2.8 and the 100-400 but I sold them. I have also used a Tamron 18-400 mm on the Nikon and previously a 24-70 f/2.8, 24-120 f/4 but those were sold too. I like my basic zooms for icebergs and they're inexpensive enough to replace if they get damaged. Nothing fancy.

These couple of lenses can be used for all situations in Greenland except night sky. For that you'll want to see my remark about the lens above Tokina 11-16 but there are other recommendations out there. The Fuji 8-16 is nice but not worth the price for me.

Ask me anything about photography in Greenland. Happy to help.

Hello all, I've come across the words allanngortitsineq and allanngorneq in my studies, both of which appear to mean the same thing, "a change or modification". I am completely confused by words that behave like this am wondering if there is a difference between the two. Same thing for verbs ending in -tigi or -tip like siunnersuutigaa vs siunnerpaa. Thanks!

I am a foreigner trying to get a grasp of Greenlandic from the limited resources available online. Mostly it's going fine but I struggle to predict the pronunciation of the letter 'a' when reading a word. In most cases I find it is similar to the English sound in 'apple', for example in the place 'Maniitsoq' but it seems to inconsistently be also pronounced as it might be in the English 'hard', as I have heard in 'Qaqortoq'.

It could be that I am not hearing the vowels correctly, though I didn't think that was the case as I have made languages for fun before and so have gotten quite good at distinguishing sounds, so is it that there is some hidden pattern that I haven't picked up that indicates which version of 'a' should be pronounced or is it just completely inconsistent and must be learnt for each case in which it occurs?

The internet says that tee completion date for the new Qaqortoq airport is by the end of 2025. Can anyone tell me if this is likely to hit the target date. OR is it like so many other government projects around the world likely to be very delayed.

Everyone who loves the sea and who loves Wales supports him, from Iceland, to Germany, to the US and around the world. Watson did what we all should have done to save some of the most majestic creatures on earth which are sacret to many northern tribes and now your country jailed him, the protector of the wales. How do people from Greenland think about that?

When are the Greenlandic football hosts known for 2025 and 2026 seasons? I'd love to visit for this but not sure how to plan ahead.

Hello,

We are considering to visit Greenland this winter around late December to January (inside this timeframe). I am aware that there's little light and almost none depending on which areas. We visited the polar nights in Svalbard last winter and really loved it so this is not a problem.

I am trying to come up with an itinerary mixing Nuuk plus some other place to see nature. Any suggestions on the itinerary and what to do during these times aside from Northern lights? and aside from Nuuk to see the capital, which area do you recommend? Thanks a lot!

Are there any books originally written in Kalaallisut that have been translated into Danish or English and are available to read online?

IF so can you help me out?

Some advices are good please write to me.