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?

[@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.

[@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."

[@newagain9964]

Because you’re highly impressionable 😂

[@jasoncummings7052]

Nothing weird about that. Trust me it's on mine already.

[@Astrydr]

Please don’t come we are sick and tired of you immigrants and tourists go to Canada or something

[@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.

[@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."

[@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!"

[@SBerrioww]

@@fbi-chan6164 I think it’s because of the capitalized, “lol” because nobody types it capitalized anymore.

[@AlanSmith88888]

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

[@geraldcacascreations5503]

HAHAHAHAHA and when that filipino guy talk, there would be subtitles!

[@ianmiddel2898]

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

[@newagain9964]

No.

[@joystickonomics3570]

Not in the winter lmao but summer maybe

[@ianmiddel2898]

@@joystickonomics3570 That would be my choice as well, but some prefer the winter months.

[@Astrydr]

No we don’t want more tourists or any immigrants go away

[@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 😢?

[@vlz.matthew]

ahaha im sure its the same to taking a nap in the middle of the day, shouldnt be a huge problem

[@Kev4Kev]

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

[@killsubs9026]

2:14

[@cuppacoffee75]

Yea I think he says that at 9:42💪🏻

[@TheCentennial4]

@@cuppacoffee75But he didn't write that in the description though.

[@SeetheAlpenglow]

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

[@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!"

[@dzmo-official]

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

[@dzmo-official]

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

[@jijitters]

I agree with the man who said the midnight sun is worse than polar night. Not ever getting darkness makes it very difficult to sleep and it throws off your circadian rhythm and your overall health to be unable to sleep properly. Whereas when it's dark outside all the time, you can still create artificial light if need be, and continue living normally for most activities, so there's little disturbance to your day-to-day life, especially in a place that is prepared for it. Plus, I love night and dislike the middle of the day most of all because there's too much sunlight 😆 Night owl for life.

[@AntiLDF]

Who cares? Day is good so no crimes difficult to spot

[@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

[@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.

[@brittanyb5942]

True but it would also be hard for me to sleep

[@ValentBond]

Wait till Winter comes XD

[@questcore636]

you would become more depressed due to the lack of sense of night time and weather fronts

[@ZachStarAttack]

if you need some photons just to get out of an episode you have larger issues than brightness

[@newagain9964]

It would intensify it. Trying living there a year. See if u make it thru.

[@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!"

[@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!

[@pauldaniels7543]

Im an Englishman now living in Norway . I went to Svalbard last July , my most amazing experience was a catamaran trip out to the glacier , on route i saw Walrus , Beluga Whale , a polar bear stretching out on the rocks and a hump back whale , all in one trip , we were so lucky to see so much . A fantastic trip , i'll be going back in Winter at some point

[@E.Carrillo]

It makes sense why they would use military setting on their watch opposed to AM and PM. Otherwise they might get confused about the time.

[@spydergs07]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!"

[@JibRules]

What an amazing video, Brilliant stuff as always Ben!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@polacoac1]

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

[@teroristi6107]

Not only is the midnight sun in Svalbard, but in much more south in the Nordics as well granted it does get lower and for shorter time in the year.

[@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.

[@DailyTuber]

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

[@BdManus]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@jmcdonaldv]

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

[@ButterMoney-ql8hk]

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

[@SeanMidlandstransporthub]

Good to see it back up

[@lesterdi8963]

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

[@ElepticalJourney]

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 🇵🇭

[@ThomsConstant]

​@@WinsleyQuiambao👋

[@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]

💯🎯

[@jchambers2045]

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

[@benmorris]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@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.

[@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.

[@SiimplyDejella_Lovesjesus]

I love this- the community seems so fun- I would rather be there when it's day all day long- I hate the dark lol- looks so fun!

[@Visionprophétique-c1k]

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

[@madisoncarolina9848]

Amen.Hallelujah

[@DuehheeDjdjkdodkdk-qr7ij]

God isnt real wake up from your delusional story book world

[@victorbaird8220]

You are so beautiful 😍 😊

[@StadiMies]

Cheers from Finland Ben! Killer content

[@sunilsajwani5707]

I find it heart warming that there are more polar bears there than humans.

[@deanbuzzell233]

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

[@joshcliimatainen]

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

[@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!"

[@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.

[@keith.anthony.infinity.h]

This just proves the earth is round and not flat.

[@Z38_US]

Literally anything proves this, it's still not enough for these people. All you have to do is go to a high up place and look out onto the horizon. Can you see the rest of the world? No? Exactly. So many videos of Flat Earthers doing tests and experiments to prove the Earth is flat and they always prove the Earth is round instead, nothing can convince these people they are a lost cause.

[@GodIsLoveAndMerciful]

It is the opposite my friend. Do you have evidence that the Earth wobbles??

[@Atonam_real]

@@GodIsLoveAndMercifulwobbles?

[@GodIsLoveAndMerciful]

@Atonam_real Yes, do you believe that the Earth wobbles?

[@Z38_US]

@@GodIsLoveAndMerciful I didn't even know the earth wobbles but I just found out it does indeed wobble because of the moons gravity, it's not noticeable to us without any specialized equipment especially because the wobble is so small and slow that it only makes a full circle every around 26.000 years

[@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! 👍

[@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 !

[@Sharon-hn9wn]

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

[@Worldexplorer2390]

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

[@julianakennedycpa9570]

Amazing visit. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@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

[@49LivingtheDream]

Fascinating. I’ve read several historical books about polar explorers in this area during the Great Age of Polar Exploration. I recommend reading about the history of the region.

[@THR-1000]

pulling an all-nighter is just living a normal day here

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 😅

[@etbgaming5177]

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

[@lucakehoe]

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

[@MikeSlater226]

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

[@KindBeta574]

Ben, Ben & Ben 😉

[@ArsalanAKM]

Great watch man, good to see yu still video-ing'

[@__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🙌🏼

[@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).

[@naxksh]

proud to see you come so far fr

[@remedyrme9688]

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

[@DimereseiniNRobbyRavouvouRavou]

Yep meself late grandpa been there in the 40s photos from inside the places there and other places He says vanua ni sega na moce sega na yadra ono kina ono six to six What a lovely place indeed better to visit when the winter just changes to summer as they do the celebrations all the time saying hello to 6 months of sega na moce and six months to sega na yadra fabulous place indeed great content

[@misterfee8889]

Life is better when Ben uploads

[@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

[@TheRealestBubby]

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

[@airaelavsieab]

those two ppl arguing though😭🤣 when you said “this happened” I thought there was going to be an earthquake or smth not “if you don’t shine the light into my eyes I will”🤣

[@iAm-fu5cv]

Your hair looks so good in this

[@labradormcgraw]

Most enlightening. Thank you. 😊

[@JakeKoenig]

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

[@maxwellmoore5125]

Ben, fantastic video. Thank you!

[@MvrioPerez]

My sleep schedule would be so messed up here haha

[@x-latetv-x6816]

Insomniac paradise😂

[@DTWX]

Living on the same Planet your whole life & you're learing new things about different areas you've never visited. Incredible.

[@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

[@Z38_US]

There isn't a whole lot of polar bears around but there are believed to be around 26.000 still left mostly in Canada, US, Russia, Norway and Greenland. Whatever you read was not correct, like not even close

[@steviacandyman7892]

That is where they filmed Fortitude the TV series. It was a great show with a great cast and it goes over many of these same dangers you mentioned.

[@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

[@TheFinanceMage]

12:50 Why are they apologizing so much?😅😂it's adorable.

[@neallasta]

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

[@manifestbliss88]

Appreciate you for showing us this unique place.

[@GeorgiannaMartin]

And we complain about Daylight Saving Time!

[@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

[@FrozenInXM]

If you see a polar bear just offer him a Cokè Cola. That wil keep him docile while you run away. Polar bears love Cokè Cola. 😂

[@naturelle1097]

Really?

[@Mulei-Nasibu]

Wow❤ Amazing. Will visit Svalbard one day 😌

[@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

[@adrielneely7543]

Another amazing video, Ben! So cool!