Visiting the Town Where the Sun Doesn’t Set

[@benmorris]

This has to be one of the coolest trips I’ve been luckiest enough to go on in my lifetime!! Hope you all enjoy watching this video as much as I did filming it 🤠

[@SAMIAMFNX]

W vid

[@daveotuwa5596]

You stayed in a Longyearbyen-B. It's the coldest place you've ever been to!

[@NathanNyo]

That’s my hometown! 😂

[@MrTeddy12397]

bro you could've saved yourself a whole lot of trouble and just gone to Tromsø...

[@Ruben-lee]

You remind me of Tom Scott W vid as well BTW

[@balaysalida]

I'm just amazed that there is a random Filipino in the northern most settlement of the world. A dude used to the hot and humid weather. Laban lang kapatid.

[@WinsleyQuiambao]

@@balaysalida Okay naman dto, sanay na sanay na. Hehe

[@reddboone122989]

@@WinsleyQuiambao marami kayo dyan? Pano ka nakaabot? Kwento naman dyan idol sa form ng vlog.

[@aslanie_ampatuan]

​@@WinsleyQuiambaowoay pano po kayo nakapunta jan kuya?

[@sacrilegiousboi117]

Filipino immigrants are pretty common nowadays. The OFW movement dispersed most of our population.

[@balaysalida]

@@sacrilegiousboi117 which country?

[@paulhoughton5266]

That seed bank in Svalbard is probably the most important building, in the world!

[@HardKickz14]

I think youre completely right

[@jj-if6it]

It's so cool. Pardon the pun

[@DryRoach69]

Yea I find it creepy I don't think it's meant for humans there's probably something more weird down there we'll never know it had cameras from top to bottom

[@JohnDoe-e4i]

@@DryRoach69 Of course it has cameras, its literally one of the last lines of defense for our species survival.

[@cun7us]

@@DryRoach69 What's "creepy" about a seed bank? It's literally for our benefit and the cameras are there to make sure people don't mess with it.

[@seanjamescameron]

Having a lack of night makes you upload the same video twice in one day. Time for sleep Ben.

[@benmorris]

😅😅😅😅

[@zzizahacallar]

That's funny 😂

[@allaboutrobi3553]

​@@benmorris🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@Pearloryx]

@@allaboutrobi3553 huh

[@Clazzette]

​@@allaboutrobi3553 as a filipino, i feel secondhand shame seeing your comment history having to spam ben with all implying the phrase "ComE To MuH PhIlIPPinEs" thing. get that out of here, its not gonna work. let him go where he wants to go.

[@zzizahacallar]

So beautiful! You're a lucky young man to be able to do this. Thank you for sharing.

[@neallasta]

i commented this and then found your comment :D

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Be Prepared! "Make sure to brush up on your survival skills; after all, it’s not a vacation until you’ve practiced how to build an igloo… or at the very least, how to start a fire to fend off lingering feelings of regret for not visiting a tropical island instead."

[@Joecarter72]

lived in svalbard for all my life left when i was 22 and moved to louisiana with the love of my life. never looked back but i do miss home i’m 26 now

[@Shaolin91z]

If u didn't look back ....that would mean you didn't miss it at all. So you are looking back .......

[@senatornokia4071]

Ayyyy Lousiana, I can see why you'd miss this place tho, it does look quite beautiful

[@Joecarter72]

@@Shaolin91z i miss it but not enough to move back. i love it here in louisiana. id only visit svalbard and leave

[@Creativemind_111-c3m]

Is it true though the sun never sets?

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

"Thinking of heading to Svalbard? Just remember, ‘packing light’ means more layers, but bring a heavy sense of adventure!"

[@asamadalig]

I was so obsessed when I first learnt about Svalbard nearly 10 years ago. I've watched countless vlogs since then and hope to visit someday when I can afford it LOL

[@nonamerooster5413]

I think of Cecilia

[@asamadalig]

@@nonamerooster5413 her reels are amazing, always think about how isolated they are from the chaos

[@fbi-chan6164]

speaking of 10 years ago, your comment reminded me of 10 years ago it's weird and mesmerising?

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

"Traveling to Svalbard: where your suitcase gets more frequent flyer miles than you do!"

[@Kev4Kev]

Svalbard isn't a town, the town is called Longyearbyen. Svalbard is the name of the archipelago

[@killsubs9026]

2:14

[@Pearloryx]

For some weird reason, this place is now on my bucket list.

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

"Remember, when traveling to Svalbard, your GPS might say ‘Welcome to the Arctic,’ but it won’t warn you about the walrus-sized gap in your winter wardrobe."

[@TheJournalofanExplorer]

Huge fan of how your videos have evolved over the past year. I definitely come away from them now having learnt a lot. Keep going man, 1mil is around the corner! Also this place has been on bucket list for ages, love to see that its as incredible as I thought it would be.

[@benmorris]

I appreciate that! We’ll get there one day, hope you can make it to Svalbard at one point

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

"Travel tip: When in Svalbard, it’s not about the destination; it’s about how many layers you can wear and still move!"

[@daveotuwa5596]

Everyone is immortal in Svalbard, for cemeteries are nonexistent. The driver said, "You can't sleep at midnight due to the light." It means if a man dwells in Svalbard, he should hibernate.

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Daylight Hours: “In summer, it’s basically daylight 24/7-perfect for the over-caffeinated night owl. Just be prepared for the existential crisis when you realize your body clock has more confusion than a cat in a dog park.”

[@Mulei-Nasibu]

@@PoisonelleMisty4311what if am an evening person? Wount summer time be my worst moment 😢?

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

Then in the winter months it's always dark. I couldn't live in a place like that. Props to the people who live there, for sure ✌️

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

"Svalbard: The only place where ‘just chilling’ literally means freezing your butt off!"

[@kathleenking47]

IT'S THAT which is the real problem

[@Margaret-c1k]

We serve a living God. God is wonderful 😊❤. Thank you for such a wonderful video bro.

[@madisoncarolina9848]

Amen.Hallelujah

[@ianmiddel2898]

This town should be on everyone's bucket list (summer or winter). Thanks for sharing.

[@retrorobireland]

I bet flat earthers hate the fact that this place exists lol

[@xz5901]

Nah, Seen quite a few vids that talked about the midnight sun and other places likes this that are far north

[@EpicAndrew97]

@@xz5901 several places in Alaska

[@munkyfu23]

I love when they say vids are fake.. or recorded in Hollywood.. or even CGI. My rebuttal is "even if it is fake, looks a lot better than anything you can produce" Their cookie cutter response- "do your research". They usually just go away and cherry pick other comments 😂

[@zeroideas3722]

@@munkyfu23 Careful when you say that though. Who knows if one day, someone will pull the same thing that "E Rush" piano debate did..

[@Ruby_Sterling]

They’ll figure out a way to remain dumb

[@AlanSmith88888]

Goes to northern most place in the world, finds a filipino dude to take him around lol love it

[@SeetheAlpenglow]

It reminds me of Alaskan summer, magical, the scenic view and outdoor activities are to die for.

[@dzmo-official]

This video is incredibly well done. Amazing storytelling and editing hay compliments it

[@mirabellelia9996]

I am so happy I made productive decisions about my finances that changed forever. I'm a single mother living in Vancouver Canada, bought my first house in October and hoping to retire soon if things keep going smoothly for me

[@ElianaKeith]

Everyone needs more than their salary to be financial stable. The best thing to do with your money is to invest it rightly, because money left for saving always end up used with no returns.

[@popsarah7805]

I’m looking for something to venture into on a short term basis, I really need to create an alternate source of income, what do you thing I should be buying?

[@mirabellelia9996]

Kate Mellon Bruce is not just my family’s financial advisor, she’s a licensed and FINRA agent who other families in the US employs her services

[@mirabellelia9996]

She's active on face book @

[@mirabellelia9996]

Kate Mellon Bruce

[@AJ_UK_LIVE]

Ben - I've watched your videos for a long time. To see you grow as a creator has been a lot of fun. This video is truly Yes Theory quality - kudos. I'm just at the beginning of my youtube vlogging journey, and I have a lot to learn, but to see how excellent you are at conveying stories always inspires me to up my game. Fantastic video mate.

[@benmorris]

Thank you so much!! An honour to hear that honestly - Yes Theory have always been a huge inspiration to me! Good luck with everything 🙌🏼

[@AJ_UK_LIVE]

@@benmorris Thank you mate - I appreciate it! You deserve your success. You clearly work damn hard, and it shows.

[@Ballin_Cat4]

@@benmorrishey ben just to tell you that the village isnt named svalbard its named longyeabergen

[@PinkBonny]

You gained a subscriber!! I’ll support you

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

"Svalbard: where the sun doesn’t set for months, but you’ll wish it would because of how cold it is!"

[@alexivyab]

The guy who picked you up seemed like a Filipino! Filipinos find themselves everywhere!! amazing

[@alyssajohn1074]

same thoughts! first sentence and i was like "ohh kabayan!!!" 🇵🇭

[@alexivyab]

@@alyssajohn1074 exactly!! Hahaha

[@nekotantei]

I was about to comment the exact same thing hahaha

[@jerseycatmews828]

The only Filipino living in Svalbard

[@Palladiumavoid]

There are many thais and filipinos here i think

[@dzmo-official]

This video is incredibly well done. Amazing storytelling and editing that compliments it

[@jj-if6it]

You don't have to worry about polar bears in the town, as heaps of people would see it and theres probably an alarm. Personally i love bears and it was so cool seeing them in the wild in Canada!

[@JibRules]

What an amazing video, Brilliant stuff as always Ben!

[@lesterdi8963]

The car driver sounds and looks Filipino. Amazing!!!🎉

[@featherkingdom449]

You can find Fillipinos living all over the world, they are truly a globalized people!

[@leian1857]

yeah! those accent and the words how they pronounce, very pinoy

[@arktinc4205]

I was thinking the same thing 😆

[@WinsleyQuiambao]

@@lesterdi8963 because I am Filipino 🇵🇭

[@Thomas-hj7uc]

​@@WinsleyQuiambao👋

[@glisteningDiamond2512]

Got to this video via KZbin recommendation, thank you for sharing such an unique experience that many (such as myself) would not have the chance to get otherwise.

[@Edde0425]

I lived in Alaska when i was a kid and it was about like this in the summer. The summers were really fun and full of sun but winter was just cold and dark.

[@spydergs07]

My wife and I went to remote Alaska earlier this year and this reminds me of Alaska. It's so peaceful and remote.

[@JakkeJakobsen]

I live in Lofoten, where we have a couple of months of midnight sun, and a month of no sun. It's amazing how you get used to it and confused when it's dark in the night in the summer further south 😅

[@lisanamugga]

I have a pending invitation to Lofoten from a friend, I hope to come there one day!

[@chloebell5060]

Ben, I have enjoyed and loved seeing you, your content, your channel as a whole grow. I met you at the Hello World event in Birmingham back in 2017. Still watching your content now, your effort, drive and hard work you put into your videos is amazing, and we can see this in your videos. I learn something new from every upload from you. It’s informative, interesting, and makes us realise and appreciate things more. Keep up with everything Ben, you’re doing an awesome job, one of the best creators on KZbin today in my opinion.

[@thetravellershub]

Loved this video mate, you’re killing it lately. Getting that nighttime timelapse has to be a photographer’s bucket list shot surely

[@polacoac1]

Amazing adventure Ben! It's really nice to see how you feel each adventure opportunity.

[@SeanMidlandstransporthub]

Good to see it back up

[@Pel-kc1bb]

I don't work for monzo but I use them in the UK. One thing you should of said about them is that they pay you a day before your money goes in. For example, If you get paid on the 28th of each month they let you have your money on the 27th. Most banks hold your money for an extra day for some reason....

[@Pel-kc1bb]

Also great video mate 👍🏻

[@handsomeX]

💯🎯

[@welshieallovertheplace]

This is a great video thanks, I’ve just booked five nights at the beginning of May next year. I really enjoyed your perspective of Svalbard.

[@jj-if6it]

Is it expensive?

[@welshieallovertheplace]

@@jj-if6it $400 flights from UK and upward of $100 per night accommodation.

[@jj-if6it]

@@welshieallovertheplace oh the accommodation isn't expensive. Thanks

[@jancolson7610]

I lived in Longyearbyen for over a year. It was the weirdest and most amazing experience at the same time. And trust me, the polar night in Tromsø is nothing like on Svalbard. In Tromsø the sun may be technically below the horizon but you still have some indirect light at midday.

[@StadiMies]

Cheers from Finland Ben! Killer content

[@IcelandicNativecitywalk]

I was here 3 years ago and i must tell you i really enjoyed every moment i spent here . Thanks morris for bringing back the memories.

[@BdManus]

Excellent video, very informative. Traveling to the ends of the Earth must be exciting.

[@madelineolivia]

No way!!!! You stayed in the airbnb above my research station!! So sad I didn’t meet you😭

[@RandoWisLuL]

i hope he sees this

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

"Going to Svalbard? Don’t forget to pack your sense of humor-and maybe a few extra batteries for your flashlight. Polar nights can be a bit dim!"

[@DailyTuber]

Very cool video bro! Was really feeling like you took me with you on this experience. Chills.

[@EinkOLED]

I had the same fear about polar bears when I made a solo visit in August 2013. My only encounters with the wild in Longyearbyen were the wild birds, diving down on my head. The midnight sun was also a surreal experience, although it was noticeably colder than for you. Even in August I experienced light snow, and felt like a Scottish winter. The majority of the residents in summer escape to sunnier climates. I booked an excursion to visit the Glacier, but on our bumpy dinghy ride out (holding for dear life) they decided the rough seas were unsafe to continue.

[@bubble0]

10:25 The whale in that region is sustainably sourced and is no worse than any other type of hunting (and better than farm raised for that sake).

[@joshcliimatainen]

Amazing as always! Can't wait to go to Svalbard on day

[@etbgaming5177]

Ben I understand it’s not that simple but pleaseeeee upload more regularly your vids are amazing

[@ceoa]

Wow, how amazing! Very interesting video about a place I've never heard of. Temperature changes, constant day and then night, threat of polar bear sightings, no consistent Wi-Fi.....The natives of Svalbard are a special breed. Amazing.

[@MikeSlater226]

Bald and Bankrupt needs to come here, he loves soviet stuff!!! Let’s get him to see this guys!!!🔥

[@KindBeta574]

Ben, Ben & Ben 😉

[@jchambers2045]

You always produce incredibly amazing videos. I always look forward to watching your amazing travel vlogs.

[@benmorris]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@JakeKoenig]

The sun DOES set there. For like 5 months. Then it rises again.

[@ELKASIDAV]

ローマ人への手紙 10 8 というのは、キリストを信じることによって与えられる救いは、自分の心の中や口、まさに私たちのすぐ手の届くところにあるからです。 9 なぜなら、もし自分の口で、「イエス・キリストは私の主です」と告白し、自分の心で、「神はイエス・キリストを死者の中から復活させてくださった」と信じるなら、あなたは救われるのです。

[@mrfavo6245]

I’ve been there 😊. Ben, you need to visit Antarctica! You’ll never forget this place, guaranteed!

[@Targaryen_Historian]

They say that Antarctica still holds the world's largest rainforest beneath all the ice and that mammoths still live in those regions

[@ButterMoney-ql8hk]

I’m learning about the midnight sun right now! This was a perfect recommendation!

[@tessjuel]

15:45 A minor correction. The USSR did not build Pyramiden. It used to be a Swedish owned mine but the USSR bought it in 1927. There are similar stories with the other major ghost town and the two current settlements. Svea was Swedish before it was bought by Norway, Barentsburg was Dutch before it was bought by the USSR and Longyearbyen American before it was bought by Norway.

[@deanbuzzell233]

I REALLY enjoyed this video. Thanks SO much for sharing this unique experience.

[@MvrioPerez]

My sleep schedule would be so messed up here haha

[@x-latetv-x6816]

Insomniac paradise😂

[@Butterfly_Si]

I feel like this place would cure my depressive episodes. Imagine working all day but you still get to go for a walk to clear the mind and it's still bright.

[@misterfee8889]

Life is better when Ben uploads

[@K.thai18]

This location looks absolutely amazing if your a runner who enjoys the sun. Year round training with no worries about darkness and clouds

[@__A.J.__]

I thought I imagined a new upload…but it’s back! LFG

[@brad-marc26]

Me too 😂

[@LynxonCOD]

I LOVE when you post new videos! It’s always the highlight of my day🙌🏼

[@Nickdeek]

Nice! Remember seeing your strava jogs from there! Was waiting for almost 2 months i guess(?)

[@benmorris]

Hahahahah you have the inside scoop on where I’m filming !

[@shl24yw89]

Now, which science article lied to me that polar bear almost extinct and there are like less than 100 of them left. Where is that 3000 polar bears coming from ?!

[@hiramzen]

thats quite the absurd claim from an article

[@leece_6702]

Yes good question, I wondered this too

[@Sharon-hn9wn]

Incredible ! Thank you for filming this. Safe travels. 🙏

[@neallasta]

The uber driver has to be Filipino bro. Filipinos are everywhere!

[@Mansioza]

Amazing video. I recently been to Svalbard and done this tour of Pyramiden. It is really beautiful place. I was surprised to see that it was the same guide who showed us the Pyramiden.

[@remedyrme9688]

I’m a new subscriber 😊 you have an amazing video. Thanks for sharing

[@lucakehoe]

genuinely the best content on this platform, so worth the wait between vids

[@iAm-fu5cv]

Your hair looks so good in this

[@philipf2705]

What a cool place to visit, adventure of a lifetime

[@jeff__w]

First time watching your channel (via a KZbin recommendation). I never imagined that the “Midnight Sun” described actually bright-as-day-conditions at 2 or 3 am! (I thought it would be like twilight or something.) Great video-super high quality and very interesting! 👍

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Packing Tips: "When packing for Svalbard, make sure you include a parka, snow boots, and a good sense of adventure. And maybe a few extra layers because 'freezing' isn’t just a word; it’s a way of life!"

[@realcartoongirl]

i want 24houes darkness 😂

[@sarahlouise7163]

it's called calving, glaciers have been doing it forever. well, aside from the ice age, when they increased. important fact - we are still coming out of the last ice age. hence, ice receding.

[@stasz4375]

1:07 that moment when everyone in the airplane stands up for no reason at all.

[@-nf9vt]

Immersive translate for subtitles is epic. I love the app

[@JamesBenham-g8b]

Petition for Ben to have his own travel documentary on Netflix ✍️✍️

[@praneshh]

Honestly, such a fire video like I can't imagine what it might have felt to take a run at 1 am when it's daylight crazy video as always 👍

[@jomarsaycon]

Your driver is definitely a Filipino, nice to hear

[@horus808]

Same thought 😂

[@Worldexplorer2390]

They make polar bears sound like they are some kind of outlaw gang, except they don’t carry guns

[@Greenfield-11]

I've been yo Svalbard and can confirm its a magical place. Go before it melts!

[@benmorris]

So true! So lucky I got to go there

[@JustHardyG]

Ben, I always look forward to your uploads, as they are really informative, and then it makes me want to travel around... maybe one day I can ❤ but for now, thank you for the amazing content

[@West.Ham1964]

Bald and bankrupt would love this place, I can just imagine him wandering off into the wilderness in his tshirt and trainers but of course that abandoned town frozen in time is mint.

[@benmorris]

I haven’t got balls that big

[@user-686hs-77]

You should probably look into bald and bankrupt... Just Google or KZbin "bald and bankrupt controversy" not the ban from Russia, he is a sex tourist and prays on women desperate and in poverty

[@jj-if6it]

B&B is a creep

[@sao5060]

@@jj-if6itlol how so? I think he’s cool

[@jj-if6it]

@@sao5060 there's evidence of him being a s*x tourist, exploitation and assault of women

[@jmcdonaldv]

So glad I ran across your page earlier this year. One of my favorite KZbinrs!

[@elchugilito]

Your driver, is he Pinoy? His accent gives out :) Good to see some folks on the very far side of the world :) Specially with 24/7 sunlight in the summer months!

[@AZLearningYoutube]

I was about to say the same thing :D

[@Caribbeansurfbro]

Man this place is soo nice. I got to experience 24hr daylight when I visited what used to be called Barrow, AK. But it kinda made me insomniac lol. I do love my 12 hour days and night 😅

[@TheRealestBubby]

I work overnights, this video was weirdly relatable cuz my "midnight" is everyone else's noon

[@lisamilliken2194]

Ben is so underrated! His content is always top tier! 🙌🏼

[@NOXXXRYUK]

Now explain this flat earthers!

[@skimidinstshang999]

i guess flat earthers offend you, even though you did not create the solar system

[@rokywangxu7134]

​@@skimidinstshang999whattt?

[@glopple]

@@skimidinstshang999yes flat earthers offend me I take offense to how stupid they are

[@Mulei-Nasibu]

Wow❤ Amazing. Will visit Svalbard one day 😌

[@averell8041]

3:58 in... the guide is Filipino!!

[@chrispentakurapintu7292]

Definitely 😅

[@ll51019]

Fake news, he's actually the first native of Norway

[@naxksh]

proud to see you come so far fr

[@ozaiobee]

Flat-Earthers would be proud of that sun at 0:37 😂

[@dimejifakorede]

The storytelling with the editing was really amazing

[@Rudra-iu2tp]

I have never seen any travel video to the end before no matter how attractive they made the thumbnail look , but this one is just unique and "Regal". Yea that's the word which sums up this entire video - Regal.

[@akolangitwu]

I'm pretty sure that your driver is filipino lol❤

[@benmorris]

He was!! Really nice guy 🇵🇭

[@WinsleyQuiambao]

Yes, I am Filipino! 😃

[@akolangitwu]

@@WinsleyQuiambao from the accent and the looks kabayan! 🇵🇭

[@lalaprice4254]

​@@WinsleyQuiambaoKabayan! Please share how you ended up there.

[@Nahsraamgnas]

Haven't even seen the vid but i know its going to be fire. 🔥🔥

[@marcelwilliams1531]

This man is so fucking beautiful!

[@benmorris]

Why thank you Marcel

[@murilo7315]

You gae mate

[@ForThePHL]

Agreed! Petition for more shirtless clips, whether in the desert or the arctics 🙏🏼💕😜

[@alexsubscriptions960]

fr like idk whether to be more impressed by the places he’s visiting or ben himself lol

[@best5-4-u-2-c4]

I think his driver from the airport is Filipino lol. I'm familiar with the accent. It would be crazy that this guy is asking a Filipino how it is way up there in the north pole.

[@WinsleyQuiambao]

Yes pinoy po ako :)

[@fecardona]

Leaving the settlement for a run. Without the mandatory gun, but saying “I’m terrified of polar bears”. What people do for likes and subscribes these days…

[@benmorris]

I didn’t leave the settlement! I was in the town where you didn’t need a gun

[@fecardona]

@@benmorris got it. When I saw the guide picking you up, and he was armed, thought this was for every pedestrian walking outside, or straying away from human quarters.

[@LiveTheDash]

Closer to NP than Norway 😮 - class video as always