Does the ALCOHOL RATION apply to bars? What if you are a visitor? | Svalbard Facts & Myths

Living on an island near the north pole is everything but ordinary, not only do we have polar bears, glaciers and crazy seasons - we also have weird, random laws. One of these laws is the alcohol card, which gives each citizen of the legal drinking age, a monthly quota on what beverages they can purchase and how much. This is the second video on this topic where I address some of the questions that I got on the last one, like what if you are a visitor, does the ration apply to bars? I hope you enjoy it and thank you for being here! 🧡
0:00 Introduction to Longyearbyen
0:49 Alcohol Disclaimer
01:08 My name is Cecilia and I live on Svalbard an island close to the North Pole
01:32 Svalbard
01:45 Longyearbyen
01:56 Alcohol Quota and the History behind it
02:45 The monthly alcohol ration
03:14 Are there bars as well as government liquor stores?
03:31 Where does the quota apply?
04:07 What if you are a visitor?
04:35 Does the ration increase the amount of home made alcohol?
05:03 Is there a market for unused ration cards?
05:41 What about the cruise ship passengers?
06:30 My thoughts on the ration card
07:00 Weather update - heatwave on Svalbard
10:27 Lets watch the views together
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About Cecilia:
Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 6.5 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram under her handle @sejsejlija! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!

[@averywhite1364]

Hi Cecilia! I’m not sure if you have already mentioned it in one of your previous videos but I’m really interested in how the judicial system works on Svalbard. I know that you have said that the crime rate is pretty nonexistent but is there even a jail or holding center up there or do people automatically go to the mainland for that? Is there a courthouse for people to pay minor law infractions, have divorce hearings or get married? Thank you for continuing to make these videos! They are so beautifully made and are so enjoyable to watch!

[@perpetualgrin5804]

I camped there 30 years ago for 18 days, I could look after myself. Met an Engishman, he was strange lasted 4 days before he was flown to Tromso he was found sleeping at the airport.

[@Robdoesitall]

I live on Svalbard too and I can answer those questions for you. 😊 There is no real jail. If you were really really in trouble you could be placed like in a room in handcuffs but you would be shipped off the island almost immediately. Courthouses and divorce things have to be handled on the mainland.

[@perpetualgrin5804]

@@Robdoesitall In the 9ps I camped on Svalbard near the airport close to the beach. A strange English arrived wanting g the locals to put him up, he was trying to sleep at the airport. The Sysselman had him removed to Tromso. I was left alone as I looked after myself. My longest ever camp in one place: Svalbard. Greeting from Australia 🇦🇺.

[@tagbut1]

Cecilia. My wife and I will be in Longyearbyen in 8 days. Really looking forward visiting your part if the world. We live in Kansas City, MO in USA. First started watching your videos last year when you and Christopher met up with the couple on the sailboat Uma. Have watched every video since.

[@sc6873]

Questions about cruise ships. I had no idea they came there until you mentioned it recently. I looked on a cruise tracker, and wow, they were all around your island! Can you touch on cruise ships? Cruise season, impact on your village and you personally. Have channel viewers ever run into you there? Are there activities geared toward cruise visitors. … Thank you!

[@tammys.7932]

Hi Cecilia! A year or so ago you posted an interview with a local goldsmith. It would be interesting to continue with a "meet the locals" series, interviewing people in various professions (e.g. hospitality, government, teachers, fishermen, guides, researchers/scientists, etc.) about what they do, why they came to Svalbard, what their lives are like. Love your vlogs!

[@vdasdas]

I am really curious about how waste is disposed in Svalbard….recyclable, non recyclable, biodegradable…etc…

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

I believe they take it to the mainland

[@amandamills6181]

Very good question! Hope we can find an answer!

[@Erkkae]

I read from some blog post few years ago that all organic and human waste is dumped into the sea, while most of the other trash and recycling is shipped to Sweden (where it is cheaper to dispose of than in Norway)

[@laylamorgan4018]

She said in another video that it all gets taken to the mainland

[@greekchickie]

I remember being in the Air Force stationed in Italy & we had an alcohol card, too. :) I'd love to see your water system? That's one thing we didn't get to see a video of after your renovation. Marianna :)

[@tflain]

Oh yes i al also curious how you shower now, and the dishwasher and do you also have a washing machine?

[@eerokutale277]

Funny facts, Here in Finland, when things were strict in the past (1960's) it was obligatory to order a sandwich with a beer and waiters moved sandwich from table to table and the customers drank beer. Women without company were denied access to restaurants. "Spritkort, formellt namn Butiksbevis, var i Finland ett identitetskort som krävdes för att köpa alkoholdrycker på Alko. Kortet var en del av ett system som syftade till att kontrollera invånarnas alkoholkonsumtion. I kortet antecknades vilka inköp innehavaren gjort. Spritkortet infördes 1944 och avskaffades slutligen 1970. "

[@kari-un5ro]

Hi there, here are some things I’m curious about regarding Svalbard: What is emergency preparedness like in Svalbard? Do you have a large personal storage of food and water, in addition to your grocery store’s 3-month stock? Is there anything else you store extra of? What emergencies are deemed the most likely? Also, what is the culture in Svalbard in regards to relationships and marriage? Are most couples there of people who were single when they met in Svalbard? Do taxes incentivize marriage? Is there stigma against married people? What percentage of kids who are raised in Svalbard continue to live there as adults? What percentage of Svalbard residents moved there as an adult?

[@revandenburg]

Hi Kari, did you know Svalbard has the worlds supply of seeds in deep freeze. It's called the Global Seed Vault. In case of natural disaster, war etc.

[@paularoberts866]

Yes! I wonder all of it

[@Carol-gr4ql]

Another peaceful video, Cecilia. 😀Thank you! I did miss seeing Grim in this one but I assumed he was off somewhere with Christopher and Fenris. I would love to hear more about your water situation. Where do you get it from? Do you have to buy it? If so, how much does it cost? How do you get it to your house? Do you ever worry about running out? Have you ever run out? You make my Sundays! 🥰

[@marinawolf]

Wonderful video! You're so engaging, and what a view! As an astronomy enthusiast, I'd love to know if there's an observatory on Svalbard, or an astronomy club? With such amazing dark skies during the polar night, I imagine the opportunity to view celestial bodies is exceptional.

[@maryimber8463]

Thanks for the video. More “cooking with Christoffer” sessions would be lovely. I’m particularly interested in his food mixer. I’m a hobbyist baker and am always fascinated by what people use. Enjoy the rest of your Summer.

[@revandenburg]

That is an interesting mixer isn't it?? I don't think we have anything like that in the US.

[@maryimber8463]

I am wondering if it is an Ankarsum. They are Swedish and have just started to be advertised in the UK

[@novellahickmannh]

@@revandenburg its a Thermomix.

[@cosmic-fortytwo]

I would like to see Christoffer make a nice Chilli con Carne. 🌶🐮🧅

[@bethswan]

Hi Cecilia, been watching for a while now and love the content. I have a couple of questions for you 😄 1. do you prefer the look of grass land or snow around your house as it changes over the year? and 2. Do you ever swim in the sea outside you house? It's so interesting to see how another person lives their life (I am from England)

[@nikhilmarathe]

Me to love watching her videos, :)

[@Carriel5547]

I would really love to hear the "sounds" of Svalbard. Birds, rain, ocean waves, what else?

[@bethanyplatt1536]

YES! 😍

[@julieobrien4056]

Oh yes!!!

[@sparklepea]

Agree yes whales breathing, glaciers calving and reindeer munching

[@shnaa_L]

Grim

[@lauraelisee]

Agree! 😃

[@eagledon]

Svalbard is so special, thanks for introducing it to us, greetings from other side of Europe .Albania

[@carolinegreenwell9086]

I'm intrigued by the cabins that you and your friends go to visit. Who owns them, why were they built, where are they. You said in one video that you have to apply to book one and that you're not always lucky.

[@malloryanthony8921]

Im also interested in the history of those rental cabins

[@lyraeandromeda2471]

15c! That's like an Aussie winter. Although, winter is my favourite season due to this reason. Svalbard is on my travel list. It looks so beautiful especially in the winter. Love your content, and am also so excited when you upload!

[@amyh1045]

As someone who doesn’t drink, it’s funny to me how concerning this rule is to some 😂. No spring breakers coming to Svalbard!

[@MariliizV]

I miss some cozy cooking videos and also maybe some day in the life vlog typa videos. Running errands, shopping, work etc. Love you guys!

[@kristinlueb5606]

You have the best narrating voice Cecilia!! Svalbard is so interesting!! Thanks for the video!!🤯

[@patinajadeatherton2385]

I agree. She has the most relaxing voice ever and I can listen to her talk all day. ❤️

[@itsharrietbrookes]

I would be really interested to hear you talk about sustainability on Svalbard. You obviously have to use a lot of energy to heat your home in the winter and on shipping from the mainland. How do you feel about your energy consumption and how easy is it to live sustainably on Svalbard (eg shopping second hand, recycling, renewable energy etc)? What happens with your rubbish and any recycling? 💜

[@patricepalmer1909]

Along with this, are there any thrift stores on Svalbard?

[@sinacarroll]

Could you do a video A Day in the life of Grimm (and Fenris?) I also love the videos when you "leave" us on the porch to watch the view. It's so generous of you to share the view and it's such a friendly gesture. Thanks!

[@KingsMom831]

Yesss!!! I live for these videos!! Seriously one of THE BEST CHANNELS! 💛🙏😊 Thank you Cecilia, Christoffer & Grim for sharing your lives with all of us!

[@blancacribas]

Cecilia asking “do you wanna go outside?” sounds how I would ask a dog that lmao 😂 I’ve been binging all your videos since discovering your channel about a month ago, I’m pretty much caught up now.

[@valerieschoen7494]

Is there a library there? If so, can we see it? I’m interested in the businesses in the village. Is interviewing other residents a possibility?

[@santropixie5140]

I really enjoy when you talk about your personal experiences and do DITL vlogs. I look forward to content about your renovations or if you've decided to have child or not, etc. I want to see more about "ordinary life". Given the remoteness of your location and how that affects you, simple daily activities suffice imo. Because in the end, regardless of cultural, linguistic and location differences, we are all the same in our day-to-day lives. I suppose you can't always please all of your audience, and from the comments below, a lot of people seem to enjoy this style of content, but for me, lately some o it has been feeling like I'm reading a Wikipedia page about Svalbard while watching drone shots.

[@narwhal004]

Your shots of the island, including video, are sublime. They are so beautiful. Thank you for highlighting a place many of us don't get to see.

[@islandgirl33]

Hi! I'm curious if the ocean is always calm or do you get big waves. Also, are you able to walk along the shore in front of your cabin? What about swimming? Thank you for sharing your life and educating us about Svalbard!

[@nikkihodsdon7787]

You mentioned in one of your videos about no running water in your cabin. Do you have running water now and what do/did you do for water in your cabin? For example, showers, washing clothes? Do/did you have tanks to pump water in instead? Very interesting! I’ve been watching your videos for almost a year now. Fascinating and informative as always! Thank you!

[@Helenemonblogdefille]

I had a bad day, and it felt so good watching your video and your vibrant energy. Thank you for being here Cecilia !

[@CassandraProbe]

More grocery hauls and cooking videos! I just want to see the grocery store more! Love all your videos!

[@11kathleenanne]

Happy Sunday Cecilia! Love watching your videos , the scenery is unbelievably gorgeous 🗻

[@Louisedebarre]

Your videos make me so nostalgic.. I live in Italy and its like 40 degrees every day... I can't wait for autumn and winter. your videos bring me closer to it. ❤️

[@cab_law]

I’d love to hear from other folks living there. I know you’ve done a few in the past with your friends and I remember the jewelry maker. It’s great to hear about other folks daily life in that special place. Love hearing the birds in the background!

[@karencolum]

Many great ideas for future videos listed here in the comments but I would like to add, do you have a routine or specific things you do to get ready for the polar night? How about others and the town? Do they do things to prepare?

[@expatsally494]

Ages ago you talked of having steps down to the water, so you could swim in the summer from the house. Have you done that?

[@bobbiejay2085]

They may not be permitted to do this.

[@thegeekytallguy2942]

I’m from Ireland, I’ve become obsessed with the idea of visiting there since finding your channel. What tips or tricks would there be to give a tourist travelling there for the first time?

[@wolverinehoff9789]

Would love to see more seasonal food videos: what do you and Chris like to make at this time of the year and what is available where you live. Thank you :)

[@ubiquitousdiabolus]

I never drank alcohol while in Svalbard this summer because I was worried a hangover might ruin one of my hikes or boat trips :)

[@Jesuscares7680]

How logical and intelligent ..Kudos..

[@hollylanevintagetreasures]

Makes sense. I remember watching a TV show about Alaskan police and they dealt with a lot of drunks, especially during winter. People who were prone to depression, violence, what have you, can get quite unruly. Not saying this can't happen all over the world, but I got the impression that depression is more of a cause in the areas where there is a lot of darkness during the winter, thus, heavy drinking. Edit: Your hair and face are perfectly lovely! Don't apologize! :)

[@AK-jm1sc]

Yeah I think it's one of the reasons that we have strict alcohol laws in all of the Nordic countries too. Here in Finland you can only buy alcoholic beverages over 5% in government ran alcohol stores, which aren't open during Sundays and have limited opening hours during weekends (like 6 hours on Saturday). Otherwise you can buy regular beers/ciders from stores only between 9am and 9pm. Alcohol is taxed at over 100%. My dad said there used to be quotas in Finland too, you had to get a stamp to buy alcohol, but they removed the quotas after sometime.

[@hollylanevintagetreasures]

@@AK-jm1sc thank you for the information. Wow, yeah that makes sense. We definitely don't have all that in the U.S. I get depressed enough during the winter, and I'm not even that far north. I can't imagine living through so much darkness.

[@sydney6268]

I think it's more of an issue of countries that are primarily Protestant versus Catholic historically. European countries that were primarily Catholic have very little restrictions on alcohol while Protestants are more likely to view alcohol consumption as sinful. Even if they don't think of it as a religious issue anymore, it still likely influences their willingness to regulate it. There are absolutely states in the US that heavily restrict alcohol consumption. It can also be a local issue. There are still many dry counties. Utah has the strictest regulations and you cannot buy anything above 3.2% abv even at a bar, they have to mix drinks behind a curtain where customers can't see the bartender, and the legal limit to drive is only 5% rather than the usual 8%, among other things I'm probably forgetting. Don't forget that the US completely banned alcohol for about 15 years. This was an effort presumably led by a coalition of Protestant women who argued that it would reduce cases of domestic violence. Unfortunately, it was also heavily influenced by a strong anti-immigrant and particularly anti-Catholic sentiment in American government. The Smithsonian did a documentary about Prohibition in American called "Drinks, Crime, and Prohibition" if you are interested in the ulterior motives behind Prohibition. It is really sad how many laws in the U.S. were the direct result of racism and xenophobia.

[@jacobholt8312]

I know the scenery is stunning all around, but you do such a great job capturing it!!

[@daylonmurray8068]

Nice video Cecilia! I have a suggestion for a topic: climate change on the island. The Arctic is one of the places in the world where global warming is strongest. How do you guys feel it (temperature, nature: grass growth, vegetation, shore erosion, slope avalanches, snow and ice retreat), how does the government react to it (advice, alerts, new laws etc)? And if it gets too warm, would you move to Antarctica to keep having ice and cold? ^^

[@krystalbennett8665]

Me living in the Caribbean thinking where is it warm with those type of temps and you are still in long sleeve blouse…. How I wish to visit Svalbard one day!!! That view is beautiful.

[@joshuatan3353]

you're always the most informative youtuber cecilia. it is really different to be smart 👍

[@sandranadeau6937]

I love the views from your house! Do you guys ever swim or surf in the ocean right there at your house, or is it too dangerous? It seems very windy much of the time.

[@jorgenorbertoocampo7408]

Great video Cecilia! You know, I don't care about the alcohol card restrictions, I'm a teetotal! I'm stunned by the incredible scenery that surrounds the place where you live! It's so beautiful! And the high quality of the videos is remarkable, since I found out your video's I don't miss any of them, and despite I'm an old guy I still hope visit that artic paradise before die! Greetings from Argentina!

[@eddiehayes1523]

Love your videos and I wondered what you'd been up to. It didn't get above 6°C here in Christchurch, New Zealand yesterday but today it's supposed to get to an unseasonably warm 18°C. It's winter here though. The days are definitely getting longer here - it's now light at 5pm again which is great. You admired my tiny Chihuahua mix Monty when I sent you a pic of him a few weeks ago. He's actually 1/8 Pomeranian with the rest Chihuahua - found this out on Friday. Explains the Spitz curly tail! Give Grim and Fenris pats for me.

[@thisisLara-jx6dh]

Greetings to NZ 😍 we‘ve been there 4 years ago for our honeymoon and we absolutely Fell in love with this beautiful country and the lovely people! Living there must be a dream!! All the best from Germany 😊

[@hannan5781]

Where I live it is currently 110 degrees F. I’m watching your videos to mentally escape. Beautiful work!

[@patricepalmer1909]

I do the same thing during summers here in the desert. Thankfully, it's cooling down.

[@13dulcie]

I am always amazed at how beautiful it is there. I'm from Eau Claire Wisconsin, USA. We hang out sheets, blankets outside to freshen up too. Thank you for sharing your life there with us. 💗

[@nikhillunia2018]

Hey Cecilia would love to see more long videos of 30 mins to 1 hour video. Cozz I love to watch Svalbard

[@fscott7840]

Hello Cecilia. I want to first say thank you for showing us you little slice of heaven. I can tell from the video's you produce, that you spend a lot of time and effort into each. So professionally done. Bravo! My heart turns to mush when you put great music to the drone shots. To me it is one of the highlights of the videos.. The music is so great and it makes the video have so much more feeling. I look forward to those each time. Because of the music I have found new artists to listen to during my day. So I am going to take you up on your request for ideas. 1. What grows in the soil in your town and your lot during the summer months? 2. Could you do a time lapse of the sun in the sky 24 hour so we can see how the world is tracking our the sun from your cabin during all sun season? gives a new meaning to Sunday. 3. Is there any insects during summertime? If so what type? 4.What is the plumbing system for your cabin. I understand you bring in water but how do you remove gray water from the area. What about freezing pipes or is there no pipes out, only storage tanks. 5. Does your dog have any dog friends? 6. You live on a water, what is on the shoreline. I don't remember any vids of you going down to the shore during summer? Would love to see what washes up on the shore . Because you have decided to live in the arctic, it would be helpful to see the weather with wind speed and barometric pressures. Do you have one of those "all in one" weather stations that Chris could put on the cabin so we could see the stats your living in at that moment. I track via the weather channel of your location and notice that now during July the high and lows vary only maybe 5 degrees F. Your videos make it look so inviting and I so thank you for the work you do to make us viewers (subscribers) all happy watching them. Keep it going and thank you.

[@Christine-ge7jy]

Fun fact - you said that it was amazing that it was warmer on Svalbard than in Norway...I'm in southern Australia. It was warmer on Svalbard when you filmed that than it is HERE!

[@LorraineinPNW]

Hi Cecilia~ I have more questions. 1. How long do you plan on living on Svalbard? 2. Do you have to apply for a visa regularly to stay there? 3. Does the Norwegian government require that you become a citizen if you plan to stay? Greetings from the Seattle area!

[@kingsolaa]

Svalbard is a visa free zone. You can pretty much come from anywhere in the world and stay as long as you want as long as you can provide for yourself.

[@erkinalp]

@@kingsolaa A few countries actually have exit visas, and some of them deny exit to Svalbard.

[@kananbabayev3863]

@@erkinalp do you mean deny entry to Svalbard?

[@kimonomywasabi]

Can you do a video on bringing dogs into Svalbard? :) And perhaps also talking about bringing dogs OUT of Svalbard (like how they'd fly out, etc)? Love your videos.

[@paulageller1740]

I would love to see more of the town and the stores and what they carry 😊

[@cristomasi]

I’ve never heard about Svalbard before. First time it was in one of your videos. I find it to be very special place. Maybe you could do a video of touristy things to do! I would love to travel do Svalbard someday

[@graceverssen5651]

Love the footage of your place at the end, Cecelia. I just got back to India from nine months in Sri Lanka, and that means, I have my 32 inch tv for watching beautiful videos like yours. So majestic! Tres magnifique!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

😍😍😍😍

[@cecilias_shorts]

It's winter here in Australia and the temp now is 11.3c at 1.37am Monday .....I really love where you live...the mountains are so majestic 🐨🐨

[@Daisykitts]

I am interested in what young families have available to them in the community. What kinds of activities are there for the children. What do they love to do. What do they eat for school lunch. How does school happen? What is the commute to school like for the children? Basically, traditional family life there.

[@zaptor1514]

I enjoy your videos. In Canada in the Toronto Ontario area we used to fill out and order card for alcohol before the 1970’s. You would hand this card to a clerk behind the counter and they would fetch the order. Nowadays we have fancy stores with accessible shelves and we pick our orders and pay at the cashier. They are called the Liquor Control Board of Ontario LCBO stores. No more card stuff. Are their insects there such as mosquitoes, flies, whatever?

[@glambitiousgurl]

Could you tell us more about the permafrost? Like why are you not allowed to build on it during some parts of the year? What requirements did your cabin have to meet because of it? Is it protected nature (also contextualising climate change?) love your videos!!

[@nikhilmarathe]

apart from the whole video, Most Loving part for me in this video timeline @11:45 (Telling to the birds I AGGREEE! :) )

[@steso8979]

these cards, should be made world wide ! The problems it can help to reduce ;)

[@ubiquitousdiabolus]

Then illegal alcohol sales would become big business.

[@steso8979]

@@ubiquitousdiabolus Yea, maybe.

[@mochemechant]

Thank you to offering this window on your icy world. Such great videos with cool editing! Félicitations!

[@malkahmollie]

I would love to learn more about how you get water to your house and store it (and how you make it safe for drinking!)

[@juanitatequila]

As someone who works in local government in Canada, I would love to learn more about how your local government works over in Svalbard! Is there a planning department there? Do you have elected officials? What is the process like for developments? Are there public hearings or townhall meetings where elected officials debate on various policies or developments before approving them? Do members of the public in Svalbard get involved at all with local government decision making processes?

[@vanessappp5672]

I absolutely love your videos, Cecilia! 😍 I would adore living in the same place that you live. Since I was a child I think it, that it's my favorite place in the world! I'll go to Alaska this year in October for 7 days! 🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰 You asked for suggestions! I have one!! I would love to know how the clime affects your dog, or dogs in general. How is your perception of it, you know? Polar night and light all the time... and if they feel comfortable with 15 Celsius, like now, or -30. All these questions in general about dogs. Does everybody has dogs in your city or is it something uncommon? Anyway! Everything about dogs! (I absolutely love dogs 🐕 🐩 ❤️ 😍)! Thank you so much 🌹😘😍🌟🙏👸🏻🤩🤗

[@itsmedonnamarie68]

I love your channel. I live in NYC but I’m a cold weather lover! Came across your channel and have been binge watching for 3 days now. Thank you for sharing!

[@JaimieJo]

Hello Cecilia! Seems reasonable to me. I don't consume alcohol anymore. It's so green and beautiful albeit warm. I hope you had a wonderful visit with your best friend from the mainland. Looking forward to future videos to see your adventures! Love to you, Christoffer, Grim and Fenris 🤎🐾🐾

[@EvieVermont]

Facts and myths series is a great idea!

[@mariemaier5630]

Hi Cecilia, I would love to hear what other KZbin channels you enjoy to watch. I live DownUnder and love it here but when I want to relax I binge watch all KZbinrs that live in the cold. Have a beautiful day 🌷😘

[@michellebruce5092]

Great video. I enjoyed it can't wait to see more soon. Your videos are always enjoyable and relaxing. Have a great day greetings from Canada 😀

[@debbiejenkins7916]

Stunning views. Thank you for sharing.

[@jennifertoth221]

Where do you buy make-up? What’s in your bag? Norwegian/Swedish skin care brands. Is there a 24 hour Circle K? What kind of birds live on Svalbard? What do you do with trash? Are there national sports teams? I have SO many questions!! I live for your videos!!!! Best content on KZbin!

[@jaynemercer4567]

I found your channel about a week ago and have been watching lots of your past videos. Thank you for sharing your life with viewers. Having never heard of your island before last week I’d love to visit Svalbard one day. Today’s worldle map was Svalbard - I got it in one go which would never have happened before I found your channel!

[@vallovesnature8449]

I always love your information videos. I hope it doesn’t get too warm there. We’ve been having some 30+C days in NJ. A polar plunge is greatly needed😉. Hugs and love to you, Christoffer, Grim, & special guest Fenris ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gulfgal98]

I think that a coffee ration would be what would affect you more than the alcohol ration. LOL I love these videos!

[@patinajadeatherton2385]

Oh yeah. Cecelia would FLIP out if there was a coffee ration. 😂

[@skodaholly]

Love you videos thank you would like to see a little bit of Christopher fishing and what rules and regulations they are thank you

[@monoskier2112]

I would luv to see more boat videos 😊🇨🇦

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

Beautiful images as always 👌🏼🙏🏼💙 Thanks Cecilia Sabrina🇫🇷🇬🇧

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you for watching! 🧡🧡

[@marieneu264]

I’m super new here, but I would love to see and hear about your live before living there, what lead you there, how you met Christoffer, etc. I’m sure a video like that already exists, but I just haven’t found it yet. Just started binging after Kara and Nate’s video. I’m so sad I’m just now finding your channel, but I’m going to catch up!!!

[@jamesfairbanks9798]

Thank you for sharing all of this great information! Much appreciated! However, can we please get more of Grim's exploits on this great island of yours? IMHO, Grim is a star in the making!

[@jea6474]

Greetings from Nova Scotia!🇨🇦. Love your genuine and kind vibes- such an interesting channel!

[@louisebrislane6607]

It looks so beautiful there with green grass growing. Seems incredible to see it so warm & free of snow when you are so close to the north pole. Only one month to go so enjoy it while you can. This hopefully means that in one month I will start to see longer days & maybe some sunshine again. Unlike you, I hate the cold winters owing to my low thyroid & not being able to warm up my internal engine so counting the days to summer & wondering if it will again be a wet cool summer with more floods or whether we will be back to our usual hot summers. So far it is not looking good as they are predicting that La Nina will again visit us with more flooding rain but they won't know for certain until October.

I am absolutely mesmerized by Svalbard and how things are 'done'. I, for one, would have no issues with an alcohol card. Firstly, I'm a Swede and am used to only being able to purchase 'hard' liquor in a specific store (Systembolaget) but I'm also not really a drinker. I might purchase one bottle of wine a year or ten bottles of Kopparberg or Rekorderlig cider (cider being only around 4.4% though). I have, for a long time now, considering moving to your part of the world. After having lived in the UK (England) for just over 24 years, I feel myself wanting something different. I hate hot weather (I'm from northern Sweden originally) and don't mind the snow, ice, cold and dark. I'm 54 next year though, so not sure what I'd be able to contribute with in a place, seemingly, in need of a certain type of worker. I must admit, I haven't really researched anything that closely, but it's on my mind every now and then. As always - thank you for your videos. TTFN

[@sainabakutty6874]

Cecilia, everyone is is excited to see the project of your house which will be interesting. Please do it.

[@debcokinis]

Pretty and peaceful vibes! Thanks for sharing the incredible views! 😎❤️

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Watching your video I would like to be there as in Italy, like in all other Southern European countries, we are suffering high temperatures and even in the northermost valleys of the Alps, I live in one of them, it is too hot and this is terrible. We have never had such temperatures. Anyway your video is great and above all informative, as usual. Thank you for sharing.

[@hsoderberg6505]

Here in the States I've been watching reports on that. Also understand that unlike here, many places don't have air conditioning as these high temperatures are so unusual. Places here like in Texas are having triple degree temps.

[@nadinekore6308]

The view will never get old!

[@supernova19805]

LOL! 15C and sweating! Don't I wish. Today is going to be about 34-35C degrees, where I live. My husband's comment on the 24 cans of beer ration a month was, well I guess we're not moving to Svalbard. He has his one beer in the evening, and that would put him past the 24 can limit. ;)

[@loriyoung653]

You would each get a card though meaning 48 cans a month...

[@trish6984]

Questions: 1. Can you talk about your running water and plumbing situation 2. How come in the summer months you don’t swim off the your property. Is the water too cold ?

[@Budinky]

Hey Cecilia hope you and loved ones ok :). Just watched Anton somewhere's Svalbard video and there was a mention in the comments of your channel :D

[@Nsm2024]

Wowwww Cecilia beautiful Svalbard ,,I wish I can visit this place at least once in my life ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JohnPaul-158]

Thank you for sharing! It looks so gorgeous and peaceful!

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

Cecilia, another wonderful video of your life and times. It's quite interesting place to live. Thanks for sharing your story with us that watch your channel. Tell Grimm I said hello. Yours truly Ed Parkhurst

[@RichieRouge206]

I don't really drink much anyway so it would never bother me lol. My parents lived in Dubai for few years and they had to have (as ex-pats) a licence and limit per month on alcohol. Very interesting video. Also that has to be THE best view from a kitchen door... period. Stunning! Thank you for sharing Cecilia ❤️

[@nancyayala2217]

Hi Cecilia your views are breathtaking, I love that your cabin is by the ocean!!!!

[@h777]

Temperatures are rising in Arctic faster than anywhere els in the world, we are at the point where permafrost is starting to melt, you have 5 to 10 years left before permafrost in Svalbard become unstable and where infrastructure starts to sink in the ground, at that point life in Svalbard is going to be unsustainable ,what is the plan that Norwegian government has for the people who would need to evacuate and what is going to happen with the compensation for the private property that is going to be destroyed in melting of the permafrost , it would be good idea if you can make video regarding that or even better if you can interview one of the government officials.Thanks

[@kimberlyrobinson2122]

I often wonder about the rocky beach in back of the cabin. Do you have access? Can you fish from the shore?

[@Jesuscares7680]

Nice.. a lot of you have posted a lot of good video ideas for her get some different type of information from Slavard for us..Keep the new ideas coming....

[@LUCKSREVENGE]

Just found your channel and I’m hooked. 💜