Author Archives: Alive and Trekking

Arctic journey’s end

Our time on Spitsbergen was coming to an end. We packed our bags and were dropped off at the airport. It didn’t take long at all to get through security. The airport is tiny! But I love it, it’s got a charm about it. Then it was time to wait for our flight. Our planeContinueContinue reading “Arctic journey’s end”

Permission to enjoy

Week 9 of intelligent lock down is starting tomorrow. Last Tuesday our government held a press conference in which they presented the road map to slowly and carefully make our way out of this pandemic, and which conditions apply on that road. Certain measures are being loosened, e.g. kids in primary school are going backContinueContinue reading “Permission to enjoy”

Which Way photo challenge – May 8 2020

Another week, another Which Way photo challenge! All are welcome and if you want to join in, here’s the badge. The Which Way photo challenge is all about capturing the roads, walks, trails, rails, steps, signs, etc. we move from one place to another on.  You can walk on them, climb them, drive them, rideContinueContinue reading “Which Way photo challenge – May 8 2020”

Longyearbyen

The arctic adventure continues! On our second to last day in Longyearbyen we were supposed to go on a snowcat adventure to an ice cave somewhere in the area. Unfortunately, the excursion was cancelled. As it turns out, there was not enough snow for the snowcat to ride on and get to the ice cave.ContinueContinue reading “Longyearbyen”

One day at a time: similarities between travelling and the current lockdown situation

The seventh week of working from home due to the Covid-19 pandemic has ended. We’re still in lockdown. The world has been turned upside down. Daily life has lost its effortlessness. I know there are people struggling right now. Understandable, as we’re in this situation for who knows how long. The lack of perspective isContinueContinue reading “One day at a time: similarities between travelling and the current lockdown situation”

Which Way photo challenge – May 1 2020

Another week, another Which Way photo challenge! All are welcome and if you want to join in, here’s the badge. The Which Way photo challenge is all about capturing the roads, walks, trails, rails, steps, signs, etc. we move from one place to another on.  You can walk on them, climb them, drive them, rideContinueContinue reading “Which Way photo challenge – May 1 2020”