"Paamiut" Greenland

Our stop in Paamiut marked our first visit to Greenland — the world’s largest island — and what a fascinating introduction it was. This small, remote village greeted us with brightly coloured homes scattered along the rugged coastline, nestled between mountains and fjords. The air felt fresh, the pace unhurried, and the charm of the place quietly powerful.

We got a glimpse into Greenlandic culture, rooted in resilience and shaped by the land and sea. Fishing remains central to life here, and many locals still live in ways deeply connected to nature and tradition.

There was, however, a touch of disappointment. Our planned itinerary further north along Greenland’s coast had to be cancelled due to a higher-than-expected concentration of sea ice. While understandable, it was hard not to feel the sting of missing out on more of this wild and beautiful land.

Still, as we cruised away from Paamiut, passing silent, sculpted icebergs drifting in open water, we were reminded that nature always has the final word — and sometimes, that’s the magic of it all.Read more