I stayed in Svalbard a few years back and remember Pyramiden well. Thank you so much for these videos. I really am watching with a smile on my face and all those memories are coming back!
@@theRTWguys I've just checked them out. Really well filmed and shows the experience. :) I recommend the Vilmarkssenter for husky sledge rides and also checking out the Longyearbreen glacier past Nybyen. You can get a tour guide there without needing the license for a rifle yourself. 🏔️
We snowmobiled from Longyearbyen to Pyramiden on a Tuesday, stayed overnight at the hotel and then came back on the snowmobile's a different way on the Wednesday. A great Adventure in the snow and Ice...
Great little video. You are quite talented with the video and editing. Svalbard has been on my bucket list for some time and I think I am going to visit in the summer of 2020 with my brother and oldest son. I am fascinated by the abandoned Russian towns. Again thanks for this video.
Watching from Japan; this is a place I am hugely fascinated by. Thank you so much for your videos, they open the window into the world I cannot see, and stoke my curiosity more :)
I worked here for 16 years and visited this Russian mine when it was working many times and I can say it was one of the most fascinating but depressing places I have ever been , when it was working it was run by the local mafia and you had to be careful, when the Russian miners used to visit longyearbyen a lot of the shops closed because the would literally steal anything that wasn’t bolted down
Oh that's an interesting input. I'd love to experience more of Barentsburg, and the next time I'm back to Svalbard, I'd love to stay here for a few days. Did you have any employee card and/or brewery to access in Barentsburg when you lived there? I have so many questions to ask on the experience. Thanks for the input!
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Nice job. You should be on tv, I enjoy your work and I am sure your popularity will grow. This looks like a cold assignment. Please don't stop what your doing. BTW, the fruit you couldn't identify in the Cook islands is a variety of Candlenut tree, and the local name the young lady gave you describes it perfectly, as it means in Hawaiian "to squeeze medicine from," which is primarily what it was used for in Polynesia. It is called Kukui nut in Hawaii, where I'm from, Kukui simply means "lamp.". Oh...and my great grandfather Kana'ina Nui, dismembered, killed and boiled Captain Cook, in that order. Funny coincidence huh? I look forward to your next adventure. Take care.
Hey Joe, thanks for enjoying our vlogs and following us along our journeys! And thanks for the information - CI has been one of my top favorite destinations, and I can't wait to go back and explore more! Wow at your great grandfather - I wish I had an ancestor who had some cool snippet history. Didn't Captain Cook die in the Big Island of Hawai'i?
Yes he did. That is where my Hawaiian side is from. On Cook's return voyage, we are told by British historians that Cook tried a common British tactic, to kidnap important members of a community, and force them to the bargaining table. This was not the best idea in Polynesia, as their royalty was considered divinely empowered by vengeful gods. I read that Cook was almost killed and eaten when he was in Tonga, but he left during a special holiday, whereby it would be bad karma to kill and eat someone during the festival. So he got lucky. In ancient Polynesia, people were enslaved, tortured to death (Their screams gave the torturers their "Mana," their spiritual power, and they were eaten. Their bones were often used as walking sticks, and so forth. Trophies. There are some silly folks who want to re-write history and they try to say that my great grandfather dismembered him, butchered him and cooked him as part of a ceremony, but never ate him. Does that make sense? Some folks are denying their own history, and can't explain the remains which archaeologists have found, clearly showing that cannibalism was common in Hawaii, as it is was across the Pacific. In fact, a few years ago, a German tourist was eaten on the island of Nuku Hiva, the closest of the French Polynesian islands to Hawaii, where the Hawaiians came from. And our family has the oral tradition. Okay, enough about that. I hope to visit the Cook islands one day and see if I can understand their native dialect. Take care :)
It is Nov at one of the northernmost places on Earth and yet, it does not seem to be cold enough. No snow and people don't necessarily seem freezing. That's awesome
Hey Miikka - thanks for watching! The quick answer is no - the only way you can reach Pyramiden is by an arranged tour (assuming that you are not sailing through Svalbard), and upon landing in Pyramiden, the guided tour is included in your visit. Logistically, it is near impossible to plan your independent trip in Svalbard - Barentsburg, Pyramiden, or Isfjord Radio - unless you have your own boat. All have to be arranged by tours. Besides, it is a private property, and people would have rifle with them, so don't want to mess around too much there LOL.
@@theRTWguys Thank you for the quick answer! I was thinking about renting a snowmobile and driving from Longyearbyen to Pyramiden through Sassen-Bünsow park. Do you happen to have any information or opinions about that? (maybe i'll just scope Pyramiden from far away 🤓)
Ufff - that would be a hard, long journey through the polar bear country! You will need a rifle for sure, and a good guide along with it as where to go and how to navigate the landscape. So I honestly won't recommend it to anyone to do it - besides, I don't think the Pyramiden gatekeeper would let you wondering around by yourself in their private property. You can contact the Visit Svalbard for more information.
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Hi, I am planning to visit Svalbard in June, what tour did you take to go to both Barentsburg and Pyramiden in the same day/boat trip? if I only have time for 1, which one is better to visit and have a taste of Russia? :) Thanks.
I used the Arctic Explorer, which has the Barentsburg visit in am and Pyramiden in pm. If you want a taste of Russia - definitely Barentsburg, where you can find Russians/Ukrainian to interact with. Pyramiden is a defunct and abandoned city, which has a completely different feeling.
Yes, and yes - although anything could happen. They offer tours in winter months as well, however, they may cancel it due to weather and there's nothing you can do if they do. Ask them directly for assurance and cancelation policy, there are a few companies that you can contact. There's a northern light tours that you can take as well.
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I stayed in Svalbard a few years back and remember Pyramiden well.
Thank you so much for these videos.
I really am watching with a smile on my face and all those memories are coming back!
Oh what an experience you had from living in Svalbard!! We have a few videos from Svalbard on our channel and can't wait to be back someday!! 😀🇳🇴
@@theRTWguys I've just checked them out. Really well filmed and shows the experience. :)
I recommend the Vilmarkssenter for husky sledge rides and also checking out the Longyearbreen glacier past Nybyen.
You can get a tour guide there without needing the license for a rifle yourself. 🏔️
Really enjoyed this video looking to plan a trip to svalbard
We snowmobiled from Longyearbyen to Pyramiden on a Tuesday, stayed overnight at the hotel and then came back on the snowmobile's a different way on the Wednesday. A great Adventure in the snow and Ice...
Oh man, that sounds amazing! Enjoy your snow experience in the Northern Tundra -
Did you need a guide for that?
@@alex8fish Yes, went on an organised tour..
Watching from Pakistan and getting surprised watching amazing places. You are good at what you are doing. Thank you.
Thank you for watching! We will be visiting Pakistan someday!!
(and make several great vlogs of our experience :) )
Great little video. You are quite talented with the video and editing. Svalbard has been on my bucket list for some time and I think I am going to visit in the summer of 2020 with my brother and oldest son. I am fascinated by the abandoned Russian towns. Again thanks for this video.
Absolutely! Thank you for watching!!
Oh nice - what a coincidence!!
Check out bald and bankrupt here on TH-cam. He specializes in old Soviet abandoned towns and buildings!
Watching from Japan; this is a place I am hugely fascinated by. Thank you so much for your videos, they open the window into the world I cannot see, and stoke my curiosity more :)
Thank you for watching. Make sure to check out our other Svalbard videos on our channel as well -
so beautiful! great video
Thank you 😀
I worked here for 16 years and visited this Russian mine when it was working many times and I can say it was one of the most fascinating but depressing places I have ever been , when it was working it was run by the local mafia and you had to be careful, when the Russian miners used to visit longyearbyen a lot of the shops closed because the would literally steal anything that wasn’t bolted down
Oh that's an interesting input. I'd love to experience more of Barentsburg, and the next time I'm back to Svalbard, I'd love to stay here for a few days. Did you have any employee card and/or brewery to access in Barentsburg when you lived there? I have so many questions to ask on the experience. Thanks for the input!
Awesome video. Thanks
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I'm pretty sure the guy with the camera crew is Jack Whitehall. He has a show on Netflix where he travels with his dad.
Oh? Gotta check him out -
@@theRTWguys to clarify he's a British comedian who does a travel show with his father.
Lol definitely not Jack Whitehall, did anyone ever find out who it was?😅
Nice job. You should be on tv, I enjoy your work and I am sure your popularity will grow. This looks like a cold assignment. Please don't stop what your doing. BTW, the fruit you couldn't identify in the Cook islands is a variety of Candlenut tree, and the local name the young lady gave you describes it perfectly, as it means in Hawaiian "to squeeze medicine from," which is primarily what it was used for in Polynesia. It is called Kukui nut in Hawaii, where I'm from, Kukui simply means "lamp.". Oh...and my great grandfather Kana'ina Nui, dismembered, killed and boiled Captain Cook, in that order. Funny coincidence huh? I look forward to your next adventure. Take care.
Hey Joe, thanks for enjoying our vlogs and following us along our journeys! And thanks for the information - CI has been one of my top favorite destinations, and I can't wait to go back and explore more!
Wow at your great grandfather - I wish I had an ancestor who had some cool snippet history. Didn't Captain Cook die in the Big Island of Hawai'i?
Yes he did. That is where my Hawaiian side is from. On Cook's return voyage, we are told by British historians that Cook tried a common British tactic, to kidnap important members of a community, and force them to the bargaining table. This was not the best idea in Polynesia, as their royalty was considered divinely empowered by vengeful gods. I read that Cook was almost killed and eaten when he was in Tonga, but he left during a special holiday, whereby it would be bad karma to kill and eat someone during the festival. So he got lucky. In ancient Polynesia, people were enslaved, tortured to death (Their screams gave the torturers their "Mana," their spiritual power, and they were eaten. Their bones were often used as walking sticks, and so forth. Trophies. There are some silly folks who want to re-write history and they try to say that my great grandfather dismembered him, butchered him and cooked him as part of a ceremony, but never ate him. Does that make sense? Some folks are denying their own history, and can't explain the remains which archaeologists have found, clearly showing that cannibalism was common in Hawaii, as it is was across the Pacific. In fact, a few years ago, a German tourist was eaten on the island of Nuku Hiva, the closest of the French Polynesian islands to Hawaii, where the Hawaiians came from. And our family has the oral tradition. Okay, enough about that. I hope to visit the Cook islands one day and see if I can understand their native dialect. Take care :)
Awesome in-depth info :) Thanks again!!
It is Nov at one of the northernmost places on Earth and yet, it does not seem to be cold enough. No snow and people don't necessarily seem freezing. That's awesome
Yup, it was cold, but comfortable. Not what you had in mind for November in the Arctic!
@@theRTWguys Appreciate your response. What was the temperature like at that time ?
It was around freezing point - 28-34F or around -2 to 2C.
@@theRTWguys Thanks
Sure thing!
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Such a wonderful trip😎
Yes it was 😀
Dig the music. Also, in the US some refer to exploring abandoned buildings as "urb ex" or urban exploration.
This was actually my first time doing the 'urb ex' - which is very interesting. Would it considered trespassing in the US?
Thanks for watching :)
At 3:38s, the female guide has not covered her face and yet is comfortable in the Nov. winter of Svalbard :-)
LOL Yes!!
Hello! Very informative video and beautiful scenery!
I am planning myself a trip to Svalbard; Is it possible to enter Pyramiden without a guide?
Hey Miikka - thanks for watching! The quick answer is no - the only way you can reach Pyramiden is by an arranged tour (assuming that you are not sailing through Svalbard), and upon landing in Pyramiden, the guided tour is included in your visit. Logistically, it is near impossible to plan your independent trip in Svalbard - Barentsburg, Pyramiden, or Isfjord Radio - unless you have your own boat. All have to be arranged by tours.
Besides, it is a private property, and people would have rifle with them, so don't want to mess around too much there LOL.
@@theRTWguys Thank you for the quick answer!
I was thinking about renting a snowmobile and driving from Longyearbyen to Pyramiden through Sassen-Bünsow park. Do you happen to have any information or opinions about that? (maybe i'll just scope Pyramiden from far away 🤓)
Ufff - that would be a hard, long journey through the polar bear country! You will need a rifle for sure, and a good guide along with it as where to go and how to navigate the landscape. So I honestly won't recommend it to anyone to do it - besides, I don't think the Pyramiden gatekeeper would let you wondering around by yourself in their private property.
You can contact the Visit Svalbard for more information.
@@theRTWguys Okay, maybe I need to rethink that then! Thank you and stay awesome!
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As far as I know, Svalbard used to be Russian territory but how and when did it hand over to Norway? I enjoyed this video very much, thank you.
Not quite - wikipedia has a great timeline of Svalbard 😃🇳🇴
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Svalbard
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Hi, I am planning to visit Svalbard in June, what tour did you take to go to both Barentsburg and Pyramiden in the same day/boat trip? if I only have time for 1, which one is better to visit and have a taste of Russia? :) Thanks.
I used the Arctic Explorer, which has the Barentsburg visit in am and Pyramiden in pm. If you want a taste of Russia - definitely Barentsburg, where you can find Russians/Ukrainian to interact with. Pyramiden is a defunct and abandoned city, which has a completely different feeling.
how much does it cost per month for a guy that wants to live there ? and the rent for a one bedroom apartment or so ?
Barentsburg (and Pyramiden) are private property, and you can't just move there. Nobody except the gatekeepers live in Pyamiden.
How much did you pay for the tour to all the islands you visited in one day?
It was around USD450, I believe.
It looks like my home
Very nice! Where's home?
Hi, in what month was your video filmed in Svalbart?
Hi Tatiana, this was in September!
@@theRTWguys How is it during the month of November? can you do the boat tour? and can you see the northern lights? Thank you
Yes, and yes - although anything could happen. They offer tours in winter months as well, however, they may cancel it due to weather and there's nothing you can do if they do. Ask them directly for assurance and cancelation policy, there are a few companies that you can contact.
There's a northern light tours that you can take as well.
@@theRTWguys Thats great info, thanks a lot!!
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Enjoy Svalbard!!
How you feeling there ??
Love it!
@@theRTWguys Are you a student there or a tourist ?
Just visited. Unless you work for the Russian mining or tourism industry, there's no business for others to live in Barentsburg
Yikes, that music is just too much
LOL
Hi am black african watchig u uae dubai i want to ask you somting a black pepol can visit to this plase i want to visit this plase thank you
Of course! Come and visit!
Thank you
so sad that this is even a question :(.
I would like to think everybody is welcome everywhere.
Earth is our home, humans home 💓
Ohh... I think it's more safety, than visit Africa as white man.
@@ИмяФамилия-о6л5б Then why do so many white people go to Africa?
U cute n funny 😄
Awwww thank you 😀
Very nice video but ugly and loud music!
Thanks for watching!
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