Follow the edge of the ice north and you’re there; a fantasy land at the very top of the world. Epic, electrifying and an experience like no other, the stark, vast beauty of the remote Arctic region has been the focus of human exploration for hundreds of years. Yet despite its inhospitable location, the Arctic has never been more inspiring for travellers. It is a treasure trove for the modern explorer, a chance to finally meet the mighty Polar Bear on his home turf or to see huddles of Pacific walrus lazily loping from sea to shore, more enormous than you ever imagined. Vast colonies of seabird swirl overhead, unperturbed by the weather, noisier than you thought possible. Watching them dive acrobatically from sky to sea (and back again, fish in beak) is surely one of the most wonderful travel experiences possible. But above all, the Arctic is a fertile ground for human authenticity. Eight nations circle the Arctic Ocean, which has permeated diversity and culture throughout every village. The climate may be cold, but the heat of human spirit shines warmer here than anywhere else. Both fragile and faraway, pack your spirit of adventure as the Arctic beckons the explorer within.