Can Russia become a popular tourist destination if they see past that?
I think you have to be a bit of a sociologist to see past that. Most tourists think of icebergs, polar bears and walruses. I think you have to be socially inclined to get the benefit of the Arctic that I know. I love being in a wilderness area and sitting and watching icebergs moving, or standing on a mountain and watching all around you, but I think people going on tours are expecting the wrong thing. What would be your top tips for anyone wanting to travel to the Arctic? Do a bit of research. Do not go with pre conceived ideas, Keep a very open mind, For adventure- Greenland is fantastic or Pittsburgh, Canada For people- Russia although logistically it is very difficult to get to. Visit Canada- logistically is very easy to get to. For top tourist spots- Stanton Island, you can take nice breaks in the nature parks. Photographs: By all means take photographs but don’t go around shoving cameras in people’s faces without developing some sort of rapport first. Winter: In the winter it’s v
