tandem kayakers paddle along a glacier terminus in Svalbard

Self-Care

On August 2, 2025August 14, 2025 By GeoKsIn Photography4 Comments

Spending time in Nature, eating well and regular exercise are just some of my self-care practices.

kayaks paddling on Sermilínguaq Fjord in west Greenland, expedition cruise ship in the background

Expedition Cruise: Gems Of West Greenland

On March 31, 2025May 28, 2025 By GeoKsIn Greenland3 Comments

This long read covers pretty much every aspect of our 12-day Gems of West Greenland aboard Quark Expeditions' Ultramarine. We were blessed with excellent weather and the sunshine and blue skies brought out the best in Greenland's rugged, polar landscape. Our superb sea kayaking experiences top the long list of things we particularly enjoyed, with visits to three colorful and friendly towns a close second.

five yellow kayaks on gentle swell on Sermilínguaq Fjord in West Greenland, glacier covered mountainsides in the background

Kayaking Sermilínguaq Fjord

On March 26, 2025May 12, 2025 By GeoKsIn Greenland, Kayaking1 Comment

Kayaking Sermilínguaq Fjord was our final paddling excursion on the Gems of West Greenland itinerary with Quark Expeditions. Highlights included a large Black-legged Kittiwake colony, multiple waterfalls and the chance to "raft up" just in front of the glacier that carved the fjord.

couple in a tandem kayak on Disko Bay, with a huge turqoise iceberg behind them

Kayaking Disko Bay

On March 14, 2025May 12, 2025 By GeoKsIn Greenland2 Comments

After getting out on the water, our disappointment at being denied the opportunity to visit the Ilulissat Icefjord UNESCO World Heritage Site evaporated. We consider Kayaking Disko Bay our best sea kayaking experience to-date.