There's a MONTHLY LIMIT on how much alcohol you can buy in this Arctic Town | Svalbard Facts & Myths

[@Dreyno]

“I’ll never set foot on Svalbard!”😬 There’s no limit on wine. “Okay Svalbard. You’re back on the list.”

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Rock_Girl_Daze]

😂

[@InsolentVillager]

Under 4.75 ... you must enjoy peeing a lot.

[@JudeTheYoutubePoopersubscribe]

@@InsolentVillager i can get absolutely sloshed on 5% ciders lol. just get down about 3 litres in 2 or 3 hours and you will be buggered lol.

[@LaceyJuk]

I watch this channel 20% for northern lights photography, 20% for wildlife photography, 20% for educational purposes, 20% for travel content, and 100% for Grim content. Yes. The math makes sense.

[@corneliahoehle4558]

I bathe in the architectural home cabin bliss, inside and out. A serenely thought out space!

[@EspenX]

I have watched several videos just for the dog content too. I have that dog breed and it is interesting to see how it works in the Arctic, the region it is made for.

[@elizabethnolan7563]

I would love to see the day in the life of a preschool child, a school child and then a teenager. What is there for children to do outside of school and during holidays.

[@Arrokoth]

I would love to see that, a perspective of someone that grew up on Svalbard, and do they typically stay there to live or migrate

[@emmaellerman7771]

There’s a girl on tiktok who’s a teenager and lives there!

[@elizabethhunter5523]

I was commenting to suggest a school video! I’m an elementary teacher in the US and am curious about the school day in other countries!

[@henos.r.f.c3631]

Drink beer 🍻 🤣🤣

[@RashaKahn]

Probably snowball fights

[@amyspeers8012]

I do find it interesting that the limit of alcohol is still in place. I live in wine country in SW France and got a chuckle out of the “sensible wine consumption”.

[@carochan86]

It made me wonder if the creater of the rule was a " sensible wine driker" or just a flat out wino.

[@TheShauNanigans]

@@carochan86 My guess is yes and yes. It makes me wonder whether there are alcoholics on Svalbard simply because they end up drinking wine instead of heavy liquor or beer.

[@carochan86]

@@TheShauNanigans very good point. Sometimes when things are restricted it just becomes like a last super mentality , so then people are more likely to over do it. Personally i wonder if the restrictions of alcohol is causing the alcoholism.

[@soilgrasswaterair]

@TheShauNanigans alcoholism is so much more than just the alcohol. Its root is in the lack of emotional tools to deal with tough emotions, an escapism if you will. Biologically some people get more triggered when they drink alcohol and rather quickly develop a craving for more alcohol. If you’re at a party you will find those who will not go above 2 glasses of alcohol and who will truly enjoy their evening drinking non-alcoholic beverages for the rest of the evening. Then you will also have those who will drink until they have to leave the party late at night. Both could be alcoholics but it’s more likely the one who can’t stop to drink when they have started is the alcoholic. The other one might not drink too much in the company of others, but might drink quite heavy when they’re alone. Genetics plays a huge part but also the environment the persn grew up in, and then add when they started drinking (the earlier they start to drink for example in their teen years that will make them more vulnerable to develop alcoholism). Drinking too often can also be a gateway into developing alcoholism the body starts to function ”better” with it and without it the person might develop tremers (this is the stage where it has become a big issue and really dangerous). People who grow up in homes with an alcoholic will often abstain or develop their own alcohol addiction. The one who abstains might do so because they are scared of landing in the same situation their parent showed them during the upbringing or they simply don’t want anything to do with alcohol. The second one was never taught to deal with their emotions and never did mend their inner wounds by the help of a professional ( a psychologist), and turned to the bottle because it is what they know from their upbringing (it becomes the way to ”deal” with the issues in life). During war, restricting food and alcohol to make sure it would be enough for everyone was a thing not too many years ago (for example during WWII). In Sweden there would be these restrictions and one thing they noticed when the state checked statistics were that the general health within the country had gotten way better due to limiting the alcohol and also food and sweets. Which is not at all how it’s been now with the pandemic where people have beene reported of developing problems with their drinking, trying to sooth themselves from the fright of the virus, stress in relationships, work/financial stress, mental health issues that developed etc. Personally I fixed my grades during the pandemic and applied to law school and keeping my mind busy helped regulate the stress around the pandemic in a healthy way. I truly feel for those who now have to deal with getting on the right side of the addiction they developed during the pandemig (or that got worse during the pandemic).

[@TheShauNanigans]

@@soilgrasswaterair I appreciate the additional explanation, but I already knew most of this information. I'm not surprised people's health is generally better when items are rationed. I figure there will always be a handful of individuals who will try to work around the system for themselves. I imagine not a lot in Svalbard given the small population, but it could happen. That was my main point originally I guess.

[@kspetersen]

Only 12 more days until I get to visit Longyearbyen in person! I feel like I already know the area from watching your videos for the past year.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Yaaay! :)

[@lisamedlyn3818]

You are so lucky. You will have to visit all her favorite places. Maybe you will get lucky and run into Cecilia. 🥰

[@videopyc]

You will find that videos provides at best 20% of the whole reality. You still have more than 80% to discover. Enjoy you stay in the remote island. It must be a very unique place to be at !

[@limabravo7863]

Oh how nice😊 Have a great time 😎

[@papabear562]

You'll have to let us all know how your trip went. Look forward to hearing about it!

[@DM-nw5lu]

As somebody who struggled with alcoholism at one point these quotas would've been a blessing considering my alcohol of choice (hard liquor) would have been severely limited. Hell, I might never have gotten addicted at all. And as someone from Russia I find it a very smart move to have quotas in a place like Svalbard. Plenty of people in Russia die due to falling asleep (while drunk) and freezing to death outside in winter every year.

[@mountainbound1315]

Thank you. You are courageous and correct. Stay strong in sobriety friend.

[@shawni321]

That happened to a young man at my daughter's college in Idaho about 5 yrs ago. So very sad.

[@jburtonca]

There is a stereotype about Russians that they survive on fatty sausages, cheap unfiltered cigarettes and vodka and die young. I hope that is less common today. When I look at the grim lives a lot of Russians lived under the old Soviet Union I can kind of understand. It might even drive me to drink.

[@erin8837]

I hope you're doing well!

[@chipchippahson]

Agree 100 percent. I'm right there in that same boat.

[@grahams6390]

Interesting… I think alcohol regulation was common in other mining communities… I’d also be interested in a video on how your plumbing and all related to that works… showering, washing clothes, toilets etc…you may have touched on this issue way back but curious about new set up with new addition.

[@dnmurphy48]

Alcohol quotas are rare outside there, but was very common all across Scandinavia. Finland's alcohol stores were called Alko. Making your own hooch was common in Norway a few decades ago because of the alcohol price.

[@carochan86]

Was wine basically a free for all like these rules?

[@MyBelch]

Scandis definitely have a problem with their booze. I live in Thailand, and from they minute they arrive here on vacation, they're ugly drunk. Sober up, grow up, act like adults.

[@gizzyguzzi]

Isn't it illegal to make your own? Of course that won't stop it.

[@CMDprac]

It's no wonder graphic designers are rich.🤣

[@lisahoshowsky4251]

I find it a little weird but not horrible. The only thing that would be maybe a pain is if you’re having a party you’d almost have to do byob or if you were making mixed drinks that called for a couple different higher alcohol drinks you’d have to “save” for a few months to get all the different kinds.

[@kristinwerner5519]

Great video! It would be interesting to learn more about land/property ownership and use: the real estate market in general (and is it a good investment), do you own the land, can you build new anywhere or just renovate existing buildings, what can or can’t you do with your land. Also, why can you have a heavy table outside yet can’t pick any plants, etc. Thanks!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Great suggestion! I will add this to the list! :)

[@Perririri]

Invest in Cryptocurrency, too! 🤑🙃🤑

[@hollylanevintagetreasures]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl yes I'm interested to know too!:)

[@scar445]

Svalbard is mainly a research island, on account of the large polar bear population. I highly doubt it is advised, nor permitted, to consider "Real estate" there. a few years ago, a research station/village had to be abandoned because 8 polar bears decided they lived there now.

[@taralynnhoffmann5831]

If we are following the same logic...I cant afford a house so nobody should own one.

[@lisamedlyn3818]

My favorite film you made is when you were drinking during the holidays while Kriss was baking. You should make this an annual video. It was too funny and fun to watch you both just be yourselves. 🤣 Kriss' baking videos are always good.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

hahaha, 100% an annual thing!! Can't wait for all the Christmas baking 😍

[@lisamedlyn3818]

Maybe you can share your favorite boating and travel meals.

[@debbiepalmer1094]

I loved that video too.

[@SusieQ-yv2wz]

I know that this is an older video but it was nice seeing the sun in your cabin.....😊

[@jamesshearer9616]

I would like to see a video about what kind of critters you have. How about bugs? (Mosquitoes? Ticks? Fire Ants?). What about other things that are different from temperate climates? Do you have to and are you allowed to mow your lawn? How do you take care of a car in such a cold place? Very different place. Thank you for your explanations!

[@John-Nada]

I want her to visit the natural history museum in Svalbard. I think the island is a world heritage site critical wildlife habitat for bears which limits human activity and infrastructure development.

[@wmf831]

Very interesting, as always. In fact I have questions :-) 1. In Germany we have to pick up our dog's "business" when we are on a walk, and throw it in the garbage. Does that rule also exist in Svalbard? 2. You said you just came back from a run, yet the dogs were outside. I assume that Christoffer was home, or is it safe to leave them outside, because maybe polar bears are less active in summer, or rather frequent places with more snow? Though I would assume they are just as hungry in summer, as in winter. Or is there any difference in activity? I am aware that they are not regular visitors to the cabin 🙂 (thank god for that!) 3. You once mentioned that you usually keep cars unlocked so people can get in if they have to get to safety from a polar bear. I would also assume that a car theft on an island would be quite useless, or do things happen to cars left open? 4. I believe you also mentioned that the house is usually open? Or maybe I am mistaken. Does this pose any problem with either polar bears being able to get into houses/cabins or people just coming in and taking stuff? Or maybe I was mistaken and you did not say that houses/cabins/apartments are open. In any case I am curious as to these things. Thank you!

[@virginiakeim]

Wmf831, Great questions!

[@Bea-xc7wy]

I agree I would also like to hear the answers (if she hasn't already answered in a newer video that I haven't gotten to yet 😁)

[@overi9949]

3:00 i love how the reindeer is just chilling there like he uses that road everyday to go to work or shopping :D

[@shelliebancroft4145]

Good morning from Michigan. Been waiting to see you guys on here. I just love seeing your small village it relaxes me so. Wow I think in this video I have seen more people walking around your village this time then any time before when you have recorded your small village.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Lots of people are here now that it is summer season and no restrictions :) It will look a lot more busy than the previous year :)

[@thepixiepicker111]

I really love your day in the life videos, especially when they have a hike with Grim in them. The sound of your shoes in the snow, the scenery, and Grimm are forms of meditation to me. They bring me such peace. 💚

[@alieamohamed8153]

Good morning from NY! It’s Sunday morning and I just made a coffee perfect timing! Also I can’t wait for boat summer videos!! Lots of love 🧡🧡🧡💙💙💙

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Yaaay! Boat summer videos start next week!! 😍

[@regina24]

I love your videos. I am actually visiting Svalbard RIGHT NOW and I absolutely love it ❤❤❤ thanks for inspiring me to come here!

[@wendiruppe9468]

Great video-especially loved the ending 😊 i would enjoy videos of your grocery shopping with prices in US dollars. I find the differences fascinating!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

I just filmed one! So that will be coming up soon! :)

[@debbiesmith9714]

I think restrictions on alcohol consumption is a good thing,too many people have addiction issues. Thanks for including the boys they always brighten my day.

[@charlenelynch6505]

people who want to drink will find a way. it's not a fix it's a system of control and obedience. they will start with small things first, then normalizing bigger choices later. ex: no pets because of climate change, virtual babies because of population growth, mandated vaccines for everyone's safety, no meat because of climate change, carbon footprint, taxes on distance travels, how much CO2 you create must be capped, no property rights to support equity etc.

[@kimberlykv4313]

@@charlenelynch6505 if it's something that effects everyone, like poisoning waters, it should be. There's too many humans with IQ's under 80 with free range. Letting them run rampant is like saying we won't interfere with serial killers if they would like to indulge in some mass killings.

[@DrJugne]

When visiting Svalbard I had the impression the alcohol quota was in place to limit resale of alcohol to cruise ship passengers who are not allowed to purchace alcohol on the mainland by operator rules. We were asked by several tourists if we could resale alcohol to them, which we did not do.

[@PerfectSense77]

That is not the reason. The rules were put in place long before the cruise ships came along. And the reasons behind keeping it are also not to do with cruise ships.

[@reuploadify]

Why do you have to be such a narc?

[@vela-rn2jz]

This great! It keeps sock steady while also keeping people from becoming alcoholics.. I love it.

[@theozonewizard]

Interesting video! We also had the alcohol card (Viinakortti) system in Finland for many decades. It was abolished in 1980, although sale of alcoholic beverages remains heavily regulated to this day. Many people in Finland think that making alcohol easier to get will inevitably lead to more drinking, but personally I'm not so sure about that. Consumption of alcohol has been going down steadily for 20 years, even though many of the regulations have been lifted.

[@mzeouchames]

My friend, after we followed the winter with you, now we will follow the summer with you and 24 hours of sunshine. Thank you. I discovered a beautiful place there and I started talking about you and your village

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you so much for being here!

[@aliciaeve3117]

How about if you are eating in a restaurant, Can you order drinks? And if you do, are those applied to the monthly quote?. Very curious facts, thanks for sharing.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

You can order drinks while out, and they are outside the monthly quota! :) Thank you for watching!

[@foursilvers]

Great question.

[@erkinalp]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl Weird. I would have expected a total alcohol ban in restaurants given the personal purchase quota.

[@Poplicola08]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl The Svalbard restaurant lobby, which I hear is very powerful, would fight any change to this law. hahaha

[@denisejackson4819]

I adored the shots from in the village, with the mountains up behind. Stunning! Majestic. The perspective. 😮 That’s probably the trickiest aspect to covey. The size of things. In relation to each other. Thank you, 🥰

[@barbarahultberg9453]

I really enjoy watching your daily life videos, Cecilia! I have only ever heard of Svalbard as the place where the World's stockpile of seeds are stored, and it appears to be in Longyearbyen. Would be cool to hear about that place!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Here is a video I made on the global seed vault, it is about 5 min from my cabin :) :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqWnkHqdlNd7hLs

[@barbarahultberg9453]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl Thank you for the link, Cecilia! Wow!! That is just amazing to see the vault entrance, and hear that it's almost right at your cabin. Very interesting and very cool! :) :)

[@virginiakeim]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl Thank you for that link!

[@gaylynbella863]

Another Great video Cecilia.. Educational, its nice to know that there's a limitation of drinking alcohol in your place. Its Good for everybody and Good for the Health✌🏻😘

[@banzaipinball]

Vid idea. With many people buying online and getting everything delivered, how does that work, delivery lead-times and what companies deliver to you

[@kbombaci2670]

What a great idea! I am very curious about this as well.

[@CallieMasters5000]

I think she said no Amazon, but a lot of Norwegian websites would deliver as usual anywhere in Norway. They don't get home delivery, just one central post office for everybody.

[@keithrelyea7997]

Have been to your wonderful islands. Sailed for you town to 83 degrees north. Didn't suffer for the lack of booze. Good to relive, it is a magical place.

[@karap2825]

Omgsh!!! Im absolutely in LOVE❤❤❤

[@OldManGibb]

I like how 9C is warm to you, while here in Arizona people are freezing when the temp hits 50F lol Our summers can hit 120f. I sure miss Alaska. Thanks for another great video.

[@surfincincindy1185]

Funny how we watch freezing climates while living in Arizona hahaha!

[@OldManGibb]

@@surfincincindy1185 lol Right.

[@wmf831]

You realize you are talking about Fahrenheit and she is talking about Celsius? But of course there is still a big difference! I can say that I only live in Germany and in winter we have minus degrees (Celsius as well), not as low as Svalbard of course, but come the "warmer" weather and we start having 11 degrees Celsius I already open all windows all day and enjoy the fresh air (no aircondition in Germany) and come summer and we often get to 38 degrees and over, I am unwilling to move. I love temperatures between 11 - 24 degrees. It is basically what you are used to, I would say. When I lived upstate New York and also in NYC the temperatures in winter could drop VERY low and in summer it could get very hot. Although not as hot as Atlanta, GA. I think that was the worst I ever encountered. Did not like it a bit. Arizona is probably even hotter?

[@trinzy3000]

This is so interesting! Have you ever known anyone who got cut off from buying wine due to suspected insensible consumption? Lol it’s such a funny exception to the rule 🍷.

[@debwlv]

Very interesting! Love learning about “quirky” regional laws, customs and culture --really enjoy all your videos!

[@sallyhostetter2820]

Very interesting. Thanks as always.

[@dimetime35c]

Thats interesting, I was thinking it had something to do with supply. Like cause things have to be flown or shipped in. Not limiting on things means they'd have to use more space in containers that could be used for more essential items.

[@aarondodge1913]

Cecilia, we are new subscribers, and have been watching your videos for only a few days. My wife and I have enjoyed them very much. Thank you!

[@hannahgrummett]

Hi Cecilia! I’d love to see a video about whether there is a language barrier for people wanting to visit Svalbard. I’ve wanted to travel to Norway ever since I read The Northern Lights as a child. I’ve always dabbled in language learning, but watching your videos inspired me to start seriously learning Norwegian six months ago. I’d really like to know how fluent visitors need to be to visit the arctic. Tusen takk! 🤍🐻‍❄️

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Everyone here speaks english, and 40 different nationalities live here :)

[@hannahgrummett]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl that’s wonderful news, thank you!

[@PhotoViking]

We are in Svalbard right now. What beautiful place! When we couldn”t go there due to Covidrestrictions we found your channel and got a good insight of Svalbard. Sjukt coolt ställe 👍

[@cecilias_shorts]

I'm in Australia and we have just started winter... I really love the look of your island but could never live there.. I'm not a fan of the cold 🐨🇦🇺

[@sandrarawn2147]

🇨🇦🌹♥️ Cecelia, I absolutely love your channel!.thank you so much for making them.

[@stephaniebaker4024]

I see this as a total positive. Less alcoholics for sure.

[@Takearisk05]

Not realy....

[@gizzyguzzi]

really? Only a shallow thinker would say this. Just find someone with available punches on their card. Or drink wine

[@stargater2892]

I have so many questions. I loved how you focused on the alcohol in less than 10 minutes. 1. Dogs ... Is Grim bred for the arctic? A Golden Retriever? I wonder about his paws? 2. Do families stay? Or is it short-term? What is the primary employment? 3. Polar bears ... Do you get licensed to shoot before moving to Svalbard? How often is a bear shot? Thank you for considering my questions.

[@christoffersprck4174]

Grim is a arctic dog! We have families who lived her for 50 year and moore. You never get a licensed to shot a polar bear. But you get a license to carry a rifle and protect your self from it. And it happens almost every year that a bear get shoot.

[@Mama_of_a_dragon]

It strikes me as being very sensible, getting drunk in such a remote location could result in injuries that the local hospital couldn't handle and flying someone to the mainland would be a problem.

[@11kathleenanne]

Have a blessed Sunday!🌞

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

You too!!

[@jea6474]

Greetings from Nova Scotia!🇨🇦. Thanks for sharing all your information on “Life in the Arctic”. Many northern communities in Canada have some type of liquor control in place . As a teacher, I am very interested in education in the North - perhaps you could share that with us.

[@brittbecka8552]

Like Nunavut and surrounding areas? I live near Toronto, Canada

[@michellebruce5092]

Great video I enjoyed it can't wait to see more soon your videos are always enjoyable have a great day greetings from Canada 😀

[@elisabethivey5615]

A lot of people are commenting how absurd this is but the origins of it makes perfect sense to me- why would a mining community want drunk workers? Are people using alcohol as a coping mechanism for the winter? 600 beers a month is double the threshold for an alcoholic and there aren't resources to treat alcoholism on the island.

[@athorpe1937]

I was also thinking it could also have been to help from the island running out of liquor. Imagine if they rioted because the whole island suddenly ran out of liquor for a week.

[@elisabethivey5615]

@@athorpe1937 So true! Hundreds of bored men rioting over no booze.

[@KatieBellino]

It also isn't really a severe ration. If you are more of Friday/Saturday night drinker, 24 beers for the month is quite a bit, especially when allowed a "reasonable" amount of wine as well.

[@carolinecarlson8621]

I love these videos about the quirks of life on Svalbard and am happy you're planning to make a few more! I would be really interested to learn more about how climate change is affecting Svalbard and its residents, how life in the arctic might change over the long term, and if there are any changes you or the people you know who've been there for a while have already seen. I'd also love to know more about the things you all do to minimize your environmental impact--I imagine there's lots of stuff to talk about!

[@SoliRhymesWithJulie]

Hej Cecilia! Have you ever talked about how you handle dog waste in Svalbard? I recall your talking about people waste in a previous video.

[@sharonguimaraes2244]

I'd like to see more videos like this, enjoying them very much! 🎉❤🎉 Your dog is sweet! More videos please!

[@papaspoof]

I visited for a week in November 2009, as a visitor, the back of my flight confirmation was stamped with my weekly ration. Of course the ration only applies to the store. But what amazed me the most was that the beer in Longyearbyen was cheaper than in Oslo.

[@denisejackson4819]

I love seeing things from your perspective. Like in this video. Stunning shots from the village. Thank you! 💜

[@pashminagal]

Given the remote location of Svalbard, most everything would need to be imported. I don't find the limitation of alcohol odd under that circumstance.

[@rrrohan2288]

so its because its in short supply not because people having drinking issues?

[@pansprayers]

@@rrrohan2288 other supplies are more important than booze. Alcohol takes up a lot of space better appropriated for things like food and actual necessary items.

[@FantasKanal]

Unless you go there and start a distillery.

[@carolynanderson6545]

Hello from sunny and hot (92 deg F) Florida, USA! As a long-time viewer of your vlogs, I am amazed at how I learn something new about Svalbard so often. Your commentary is clear and concise and I love listening to you as well as watching. I would like to hear about buying and selling of property on Svalbard and building permitting and regulations. I also love all the interactions with you, Christoffer, and Grim.

[@BuddysDream1]

I LOVE your videos, thank you so much Cecilia for sharing your home with us all!!! I think I remember you saying in a previous video that the last operating coal mine would be closing in few years. I am assuming coal is what is used there to generate electricity. If my assumption is correct, once that coal mine closes, how will Svalbard generate electricity? Also, since produce has to be shipped in, I was wondering if anyone had tried to grow their own veggies there, maybe in a greenhouse or something like that, and if so, how successful is it to do that. And my last question is that since it is so cold there, is it also very dry? Do you have to humidify the air to stay healthy and comfortable?

[@nicolaoffert4006]

Thank you Cecilia, this was so interesting. But then your videos always are ! 😍🐶🐕

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@carrolle7101]

Maybe Svalbard wants to avoid the alcoholism that is rampant in some states like Alaska? BTW-I just love Grim and Fenris - maybe a video on how and where to get one of these awesome pups?

[@axa897]

Its so many ways around it . Just ask use friends , family members cards who not drink . Get unlimited low strenght bear and wine mix with few shots of vodka . Illegal alchohol and so on...

[@JudeTheYoutubePoopersubscribe]

you could just pay people to have their cards and get more alcohol with that lol

[@reuploadify]

Alcoholism is rampant in Alaska because of natives shit genetics that makes them more susceptible.

[@beckquebeck2449]

Interresting video, I'm from norway and didn't know about the "alkoholkort", very cool!

[@msd8420]

I would find interesting to know more about the people, communities, activities, how to meet friends over there, do everyone know each other, are Norwegians easily friends with foreigners etc…

[@raistlinsmagic]

I love yall. You could show paint drying and I would still watch. I am a faithful fan.

[@billcook4768]

The worker/management beer/liquor/wine distinction sadly rings true. Just curious, is there a market for unused liquor quota? In other words, if somebody doesn’t drink will people offer them money to buy for them?

[@robwilcox9296]

You and I know there must be some sort of exchange going on. I do not drink, but I would be stocking the quota for trade in something I do need. On my ship, I was not a smoker but I would buy a few cartons. 1 month into the trip, I would make a killing trading those packs for snacks.

[@Ketowski]

Nice summary. Probably good policies for an island with a high Polar Bear count! And makes it simpler for law enforcement and other EMS that can have bigger issues to address.

[@CallieMasters5000]

I was thinking somebody would claim their great grandpa had singlehandedly caused the alcohol quota laws by tearing up Svalbard as a raging drunk. "Papi was so bad, they passed an alcohol limit!". Turns out it was just company policy?!

[@crewie94]

Wow, the admiration I feel for people towards your land upon watching this video is crazy!

[@hollylanevintagetreasures]

Am I terrible that my first thought was "well I wouldn't drink as much when the sun's out all the time so I'd store up over the summer and save for the dark winter". Probably not the healthiest thought I've ever had. Edit: oh and what if you bought alcohol on the mainland and bring it back? One more thing, sorry!:) In the US each state regulates how they sell liquor. Here in PA the state owns the liquor stores ( like the hard alcohol). Only recently have grocert stores been able to sell beer and wine, but nearby states have been doing it for years. Funny how each place around the world all have their own little rules. :) ok, I think I'm finally done!:) 😄

[@invention64]

And the grocery stores can only do it through a loophole, where they need to have a seating area to be able to sell alcohol.

[@mariusbroxwikstrand6554]

svalbard is a tax free island vs mailand where the alcohol tax is skyhigh!!! 85% of the salesprice is tax on tax on the mainland, thats why they have cvotas

[@hollylanevintagetreasures]

@@mariusbroxwikstrand6554 holy smokes!! Guess getting it from the mainland really isn't the best idea. Thanks for the info.

[@mariusbroxwikstrand6554]

Haha! True! At the mainland one liter absolutt vodka 48USD incl salestax. And at Svalbard its around 12-15 USD. And no tax. And income tax mainland is around 35% and Svalbard its 14,5%. Still same salary ish as the mainland. But costs of living is a bit pricy! Food costs at the store is a bit higher. Like 10-15% higher bc of the boat and flight cargo

[@hollylanevintagetreasures]

@@mariusbroxwikstrand6554 wow that's nothing like the US!! I did know taxes were higher in Norway. It is interesting to hear how differently countries run. Thank you for letting me know how that all works. Very interesting.

[@xScreamingxInsanityx]

That is absolutely fascinating! Thank you for sharing this!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you for your kind words! 🧡🧡

[@vallovesnature8449]

I am curious about something. When they were doing the series “True North” in Svalbard, they showed a man that was trying to grow plants in a greenhouse. I was wondering if he was still there

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

He has gone bankrupt and the company no longer exists!

[@pantsnslax]

Bummer!

[@kimberlykv4313]

That is so sad!

[@Lifessweetgifts]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl and how was it he went bankrupt???

[@vallovesnature8449]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl What a shame! That was a really cool idea

[@jessicaperlove4715]

That IS so weird! In Atlanta, GA (USA), we voted for alcohol sales on Sundays a few years ago, starting at noon. Meaning, you can go into a grocery or liquor store and buy it. And New York City, NY (also USA), the governor passed a rule, years ago, that soda couldn't be sold in containers over a certain size, to protect people from too much sugar consumption. People lost their minds, though, and that rule was overthrown. I can understand people not really being bothered by the alcohol limit because at a certain age, i just didn't drink that much anymore. When we passed Sunday alcohol sales, I was more excited in spirit than actual participation.

[@astroleemon]

I've been there and as a tourist is recommended not to buy regular things as milk, water or food because it's very complicated to bring more things to the island. I just got a couple of souvenirs! Svalbard is truly one of the most beautiful places in the world, we need to stop climate change now in order to preserve this paradise!

[@adrianh332]

I suspect its already too late to stop it (unless you want the cure to be worse than the disease) stopping climate change in a meaningful way requires absolutely every country to be singing from the same song sheet and for there to be essentially a defacto one world government, plus it would require pushing civilisation back at least 200 years and that's never going to happen I'm afraid.

[@nancyhale5054]

I would love to see videos on all the things you mentioned! This was fascinating, thank you!

[@LouiseFranksArt]

I find this fascinating and I think it's a pretty good safety rule for use in a very remote location. I find it odd that wine isn't included in the quota and I'm quite amused at the reason for that. So, can you buy low alcoholic beers in other places like supermarkets? I'm definitely going to go to Svalbard at some point. I planned to go over 10 years ago, but then the financial crash happened...then illness...then Covid. Just need to convince my hubby now that Svalbard is ON lol. We were supposed to be going to Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Russia for a trip 3 weeks ago, but Russia was obviously struck from the itinerary (maybe ONE day eh?) and then our dog got sick, so we cancelled it. Who cares if we lost money, we needed to know our dog was ok. We normally go to Norway on holiday, but it feels like we've done it to death now and I need something new places to visit :)

[@wombat5252]

Limiting people's freedoms that is. Sure, it may help people but I'd rather have the choice to drink as much as I want. You start limiting people in what they can do to their own bodies and removing freedoms and liberties, then it doesn't become a nice place to live. This is such a remote area in the world though and with such a low population, long periods of darkness, cold temperatures and less things to do, it'd be easier to drink.

[@paperburn]

I was thinking why on eart would anyone live there, then I saw your view, Spectacular

[@vallovesnature8449]

I find the alcohol card interesting(I wish NJ had one☺️). I wouldn’t know what to do with the card. I don’t drink but I could make perfume sprays. Since there’s no plant material allowed to be picked, no tinctures😌. Sending you, Christoffer, & Grim lots of hugs and love ❤️❤️❤️

[@thomasallan8113]

I just ran across your videos and love them you are such a good storyteller

[@KatieCatWalker]

I love those two ideas for your next couple of videos! I would like to know if Norwegian is the official language on the whole island or is it primarily Norwegian, Swedish, Dutch? And how does ordering work when you're wanting to buy something that isn't on the island?

[@Annsunshine30]

Dutch??

[@KatieCatWalker]

@@Annsunshine30 It is a spoken language in the Netherlands, Belgium (Flanders) and it also spoke in St Maartan and Arcuba. I wasn't sure if people spoke that language too on the island.

[@Annsunshine30]

@@KatieCatWalker I know that! What i mean is that I`m Norwegian, and when I was living in Uk for some years. Everyone thought that Norwegians spoke dutch! I found out in the end, that lots of pople there, didn `t know the difference between Norway, and The Nederlands! I was told to apply for jobs where you would be able to speak dutch. And I had to explain again and again, that I don`t. It was hilarious at times, since it was so weird. Saying that I love the dutch language, it`s beautiful. and I can understand quite a lot, if it`s spoken a bit slowly. But that`s all. Norwegians do not normally speak dutch! That`s why it was so funny when it came up here as well. :-D :-D :-D

[@KatieCatWalker]

@@Annsunshine30 Ooooh. 💀😁 Thank you for clarifying that for me. To be honest I am an American and I thought you were too, or at least English hence my explanation. An co-worker of mine from an old job years ago, was from Norway too and they broke it down for me, explaining a lot in terms of not just languages but even some of the history too. I got more of an education from them than I did in school which isn't saying a lot considering.... I hope you are doing great and I hope the rest of your week goes smoothly as well. I'm glad I could put a smile on your face. Cheers mate. 😁.

[@sherelynwhite4130]

Very interesting....but none the less strange! Love those two fluffy boys! Thank you for including them in your videos. They always bring a big smile to me!😄🥰

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

🐕🐕🧡

[@margaretmccafferty2215]

I wish we had the alcohol rule,to many people drink way to much and its causes so many problems

[@Pop-zb3wr]

I'm personally not a fan of telling people how to live their life other than don't hurt others.

[@JZ1]

And you think people will follow that rules? lmao ok

[@margaretmccafferty2215]

@@JZ1 so true

[@banzaipinball]

Love it, it's hot outside, it's 9 degrees, i am sitting here with temp at 15% in Scotland

[@marnielee8114]

I think the alcohol quota is a good idea! More places should implement it. Could help with a lot of issues.

[@snowflower419]

Seriously, I work at a hospital in the US and outside of pandemic times it felt like most of the ICU admissions are alcohol and drug related (in some way)

[@Rthomp02]

Really interesting video! Love the content! Jeg Eslker Norge! 🇳🇴🇺🇸

[@mountainbound1315]

Boy Howdy, we sure could use some of those alcohol quotas around these United States.

[@CallieMasters5000]

Remember Prohibition a hundred years ago? Sadly, It didn't work.

[@mountainbound1315]

@@CallieMasters5000 I would never call for prohibition. But honestly if people were accountable for their liquor consumption we would have far less: Domestic abuse, drunken fatal car crashes, fetal alcohol syndrome, cirrhosis of the liver, alcoholism, homelessness, need I go on?

[@LivingInTheShade]

This amused me, my sister bought me a bottle of rum 22 years ago, I still have it!

[@einezcrespo2107]

I know some friends who will find alcohol cards including my siblings who love their booze weird. 😅 I probably won't mind it as much since I've slowed down on drinking. I have still have the booze I've hoarded when we had alcohol bans during my country's lockdown in 2020 & 2021.

[@JohnPaul-158]

Thank you for sharing again. And all your effort you put into your videos!

[@luciaraubenheimer5638]

Very interesting, I think many countries will benefit from such a rule. In South Africa we have a huge problem with consuption accross all races. It was mahem with lockdown when we were not allowed to buy boose for 3 months. But the hospitals welcomed it, our state emergency units was like a goast town for those months. What I enjoyed from Norway and Iceland when i travelled there is how strict people are with drinking and driving, its something that people just dont do. Here most people try their luck, its more about if you will get caught, where in Norway & Iceland is just something people dont do as part of their upbringing and respect for law. Interesting topic🤪

[@moonhunter9993]

There is a suburb (coastal village) called Fishhook in Cape Town, South Africa that still has a complete alcohol ban. You can't buy any alcohol at any of the shops. You can bring in alcohol from other parts of Cape Town though (for personal use). It's originally a fishermen's village. Rough male dominated trade, very physically demanding. Excessive drinking and alcoholism became such a problem in the town, that several decades ago everyone (pretty much) agreed to this ban. It is still in place...

[@koharumi1]

This should be more widely implemented

[@AEROrunning]

I was there, for the Longyearbyen marathon and no problem with beers at the afterparty, at the Svalbardhallen 😆

[@becsterbrisbane6275]

How interesting! However I actually thought it was going to something as simple as shipping being really expensive for goods as it is there, and alcohol is really heavy, so best ration it for all so nobody hoards! Wouldn't it defeat the purpose though if you can roll over your non used portions to the next month ie. teetotal this month, complete piss up the next lol?

[@axa897]

People find ways around use friends card who does not drink buy unlimited wine other unlimied alchohol 4,75% max from local shop . Not to mention illegal alchol . I am sure locals know all tricks .

[@odetakaniauskaite7862]

i think this should be in place everywhere

[@margodoyle3557]

Wish we had limits in Scotland. I do not drink alcohol but everyone I know drinks to excess.

[@KatieCatWalker]

Sounds like here in the south (America) I don't drink either but southerners here love their damn booze and will pass out or piss themselves then ask what happened.

[@RealmDesigner]

It would be a real shame to just let adults do as they please without having draconion, heavy handed legislation. If people want to drink to excess, that's their perogative. Why dicate to others what the can/cannot do?

[@KatieCatWalker]

@@RealmDesigner dude take a chill pill. You are seriously acting like no one is able to adult at all and do all the excessive things like drink as an adult. Take a chill pill and go talk to a therapist or something.

[@emma2370]

@@WyrdHag obesity related medical complications are one of the highest cost burdens in the USA. Can’t wait for the government to start telling people what they are allowed to eat next.

[@sumitoli397]

Beautiful cinematography and excellent vlog 🔥

[@hazelexplores]

Does the ration apply in local bars or pubs? Really interesting! And surprisingly I don't actually see this as a bad thing!

[@bobbah676]

I think Sweden tryed that in the 90s and then people started making moonshine.

[@danhunters8226]

@@bobbah676 No they removed it in the 50s in Sweden.

[@cihanyuce]

Your videos are unbelievably inspiring!

[@psalmethyst]

"Whooo it is TOASTY outside! It's like 9 degrees (45F).. This is an early summer." #only_arctic_person_will_ever_say

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

😆😆😆😆

[@celticlass8573]

9C definitely feels very balmy in spring, when you live in a place with proper winter. :)

[@Richard-nb4iv]

Last year my friend bought me 12 cans of beer for my birthday, a year later and I still have four left. I think I could handle that card situation.

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

I guess that's good because it would drive alcoholics out, they would hasve to find somewhere else to live. I used to be in a very unhealthy relationship with an alcoholic over 10 years ago and he would drink the equivalent of 12 cans of beer or more each day (half the month's quota. And they were more than 4% for sure LOL). I am so glad my now husband does not drink, and neither do i. 💜 Alcohol is poison to your body, literally.

[@here4usa17]

Love your channel. Would love to see more of your local stores during your shopping experiences and maybe dinning at restaurants.

[@nadinekore6308]

I disagree with this length of videos... I feel like #GRRim when you leave him home! How dare you go on a walk without us?! Why? I want more #Norf ! (joking) It's good that you can save your alcohol for another month... I would save mine and spend it all on Nw Year's party!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

hahah! Next video is like 30min haha! So I will make it up to you :):)

[@nadinekore6308]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl 30min? Wow, we're spoiled! Thank you!