How People Live Near the Arctic Circle (-52°C / -62°F)

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[@evazubeck]

Watch my NatGeo episode here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJbIlXWwa9-AeNU ❤

[@thazsar]

That is so awesome!!! Happy for you and excited to see it

[@ErinGeyer]

Congrats! What an epic accomplishment in your career :D

[@danielrose933]

Congrats... I'm sure your part will be awesome.

[@whiteknightcat]

Regarding driving on ice roads, check out the North American television reality series Ice Road Truckers. Odyssey is nothing compared to the huge loads transported on ice.

[@mletouutube]

Talent is rewarded ;)

[@itscarolinemary]

I absolutely love when you feature locals, their lifestyle and their unique experiences when you visit certain places ❤

[@evazubeck]

Thank you! I love it too. It’s not always possible for every episode but I do it whenever I can :)

[@junechacon9602]

The best ❤

[@Nate1975]

Yes, the best part when people come into vlogs

[@patobreuer]

totally agree!! pls do more of this!

[@tonyg1958]

Congrats on being asked to host a NatGeo episode! It's nice to have the professional quality of your work recognized in this way.

[@OsmoticRelease]

I am your age I appreciate these videos, living vicariously through you. You're a good spirit

[@ba-gg6jo]

In my 8th decade, so travelling is far behind me, but Eva's videos trigger some wonderful memories and crazy times. Makes up for being disabled in a small flat. Take care everyone.

[@OsmoticRelease]

@@ba-gg6jo love older people, so much wisdom. Always had more in common with the older crowds than people my own age. Have a wonderful summer

[@annaviola3392]

It’s not a surprise national geo knocked on your door. You’re intrepid but gracious out there and your story telling is exceptional. This is no vlog, it’s a film. Thank you

[@Shamali-c3z]

Yep it's definitely a real marvelous film

[@DyanEsoap]

What a beautiful place! Pia and Henry look like wonderful people and that dinner looks amazing!

[@evazubeck]

They’re the best ❤

[@user-tg1ml4yg2u]

Oh no! I wanted this video to last forever! What a great beautiful family, so wholesome! And their cabin in candlelight just makes it like a painting….Please please, Eva dear, more of these wonderful people…..could you tell them that I have fallen in love with them? And by the way…..congrats on the Nat Geo participation…..there you go sweet adorable Eva👏👏👏👏march 14, I will be watching….❤️

[@evazubeck]

Aw thanks! More people stories to come in a couple of weeks 🙂

[@spiercephotography]

A lovely mix of nature, winter, wildlife, a cozy cabin, wonderful family/people and serenity! What a nice few days for you- sounds like you're getting the hang of the snow/winter! Thank you to Pia and Henry as well for their hospitality on letting us coming along, and explaining things

[@evazubeck]

They’re just wonderful! Happy I got to film with them 🙏

[@spiercephotography]

Those scattered special experiences really add something special to the trips! @@evazubeck Also I did forget to say, congrats on the natgeo video too!

[@readygi]

this was such a wholesome episode and really good insight into Sámi culture. Also i really appreciated Eva not eating the raindeer. great episode, thanks for this real-time adventure, and congrats on all the success with Nat Geo.

[@NormanF62]

Vilk was well behaved except when he made fun of you delaying your hike on that ice road island! You could get it across by canoe in the warmer months of the year. 😊

[@agnesskibicka]

​@@spiercephotographyagreed 💯. Hello from Poland 🇵🇱 and my channel 😊

[@standdown4929]

I find your channel so interesting. You remind me of my daughter, she is a triathlete and has traveled the world for the last 20 years. She is in Switzerland right now snowboarding with her dog, she sends me pictures of all of her adventures. You both amaze me.

[@dblomqu1]

I grew up in the Upper Penninsula of Michigan. Many Swedish and Finnish people settled here and we also continue that Suana experience. It is amazing. I loved running out and jumping int the snow to cool off only to need to run back in to warm up.

[@moongold9025]

Thank you for sharing this video with us. What a lovely family, and so nice of them to invite you to their home. Safe travels to you and Vilk!

[@jamtlandhomesteaders2710]

My Wife and I live in Northern Sverige, and we are absolutely loving this series Eva*, Well Done!

[@daveenyart]

Being a lifelong Minnesotan, their 8 seasons makes sense to me. I am 3/4 Swedish (Stockholm area). Viewing your video transported me to seventh heaven. Thanks so much.

[@traiecto]

Ohhhh what a fabulous time, place (and people) ❤❤❤

[@scottkempton6085]

Your hosts really rolled out the red carpet for you! It all looked like a truly wonderful experience. Having lived in Texas and California for much of my life, all I could think of when you were eating the flat bread with an assortment of ingredients was "Tacos!" - Swedish style.

[@kristofferhellstrom]

Ha! As a Swede my self I haven't thought about that but you're right :) But we also have Swedish tacos which is tex mex. But the first one was the original one :)

[@Rackelhane]

This is a wonderful..wonderful video. I almost teard up. As a flyfisherman i'v spent much time in The very north of Sweden hunting trout.. grayling ..and arctic char. I love the country up there and it's people. Thank you for letting us follow your Journey. ❤

[@evazubeck]

That must have been a beautiful experience for you, to be out here 🙏

[@gwenifyer]

That sounds very interesting! I love to read the amazing storys from people all over the world in evas comments 😊

[@agnesskibicka]

​@@gwenifyerhello from Poland 🇵🇱 my channel 😊 and countryside 🏡🐕!

[@zweispurmopped]

The cold beauty of northern Winter! What really struck me was the little oasis of warmth there. That house looked so so inviting and lovely! 😍

[@Rockingmyfifties]

What a beautiful family. They look so peaceful and welcoming! That visit must’ve been great and the sauna too of course! 😊

[@heatherwilhelmusbarney8868]

Thanks for sharing!! I, literally, just purchased round trip tickets- US to Heathrow, from there: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Germany. I've been to Europe a dozen times, but have not visited the North. I have loved watching your journey.

[@cherylbrunette2490]

I would love to see you go back in the sunmer or a different season to see the scenery, love this video. Their dinner looked amazing and a beautiful cabin

[@thomas4315]

Pia and Henry home has a wonderful feeling done perfectly right, it’s decor and setup kitchen.

[@jollycox]

The place where you saw the reindeers is very close to where I live. 😊 It was fun to see. A very good video!

[@tonytrumble]

Congratulations on your National Geographics episode! That is something to be very proud of! You're a bright shining star for all to see and enjoy watching. Thank you for sharing your journey and God Bless!

[@downtubecrank103]

Nice I was impressed with the elegant Dinner the local folks made. Truly hospitable people there. Eva you are very blessed to experience this.

[@Far551]

National Geographic is for the very best Eva…..Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your adventures with Us.

[@NormanF62]

Eva could be a photojournalist. Beats the 9-5 office grind!

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

Pia and Henry live a good life, or so it appears. What a lovely home.

[@adamhenderson001]

I watch all your videos (who doesn't), and this one stands out. You captured something in these precious people. Thanks!

[@zacharyhooley]

I wholeheartedly did NOT want this episode to end Eva! I could bask in your storytelling with these Sami for 24hrs straight! P.S. I can totally relate with the nervousness of entering a social atmosphere after wild camping alone for so many weeks, but looks like your social skills and camera confidence blended quite nicely with their natural ambiance. Both lunch and supper looked exquisite!!! 🌿 Looking forward to more Sami storytelling in the future 🥰

[@taklyftet]

Thank you for documenting and presenting my native country in such a wonderful and warm way! There is a lot of hidden gems when you are turning south again so don’t rush too fast on the way back as also the spring slowly will meet you on the way down.

[@hopefulhope9123]

One thing I love and appreciate about you is your authenticity and how you don't have the agenda that I see so many quote van lifers living you know you're different you're a very special beautiful soul and I just want to let you know how much I appreciate your videos I'm your age and I would love to be our exploring except that I have a 14 year old son well 13 almost 14 and right now is not a good time for me to be out doing the things that I dream about doing so I just want to say thank you again and God bless you

[@macmovieman1]

What a beautiful family and how kind of them to allow you in and show you how they live. They have a beautiful home and I would argue that they live better than any of us. The spa and heating it up for you was such a nice gesture. The meal with their family was magical.

[@macfanguy]

It is always amazing when you shine a light on local life. ❤

[@pharmerdavid1432]

You're up in Northern Sweden? One of my favorite channels by "Jonna Jinton" lives up there! She is amazingly talented, maybe you can visit her homestead?

[@exeter1588]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@LyricalSteeler]

Jonna Jinton is an insanely talented artist, she has one of the most beautiful channels i've ever seen on YT. And she's just a great person in general. I agree that they should meet=)

[@Thisbudtastegood]

Ida Benoni is Sami and an influencer on tt. I love her too.

[@ronhollins9703]

I love watching your videos and your voice is soothing. I'm just curious to know, at what point do you think you'll settle down and start a family, or is this a "permanent" lifestyle?

[@Skattie]

Yes, visit Jonna ,why not

[@harrydecker8731]

Another amazing venture in a pristine setting! Would have never known there was such as a place as Huuva Hideaway until you went there. Those people have a beautiful home and a tranquil life, despite the cold.

[@user-nb3bm4qq8t]

What a special family , you could feel their warmth, what a great experience learning their culture. Enjoy Eva and stay safe, thanks for sharing

[@tomquinn5437]

You and Vilk are definitely a breath of fresh air. Thanks for who you are and what you do.

[@badinage0]

Loved this episode! Driving on an ice road on the ocean. Yikes! You are a Viking Princess!. You are so natural and relaxed and jovial in your narrative. I have been an Actor for the last forty years. You might be surprised how difficult it is for an Actor to be themselves. You certainly seem honest and real. congrats on your Nat Geo Show! You should have a recurring show on NAT Geo. I have enjoyed all your videos! Be safe.😘

[@timbuckman3870]

A U.S. ton is 2000 lbs. Huge congrats on the NatGeo work, that is so awesome!! Eva, you are just so awesome. I love how you wanted to learn and to eventually learn more about the Sami people. I do too. This world we share is home to so very many different ethnic groups and each one of them is important!!

[@shanghaikid6666]

Im from Sweden, but the South and to see this is so awesome! I have been in the north one time, but it was in summer. But your video makes me really wanna go there in the winter too.

[@erik....]

I would recommend around march - beginning of april to avoid the really dark and super cold part of winter.

[@evazubeck]

It’s such a beautiful region, I hope you get to visit in winter!

[@Mobileweldingsolutions760]

By far my favorite video of the series...what a great group of people so happy and what a peaceful home

[@gregwarner3753]

Again I appreciate your openness and sincerity. This post is a satisfying interlude in your normal set of strenuous adventures. Since I have become older and not completely well I have become much more sensitive to the cold. Although this Winter in New England has been relatively warm I have been cold since November. I am amazed by your tolerance. I am looking forward to Spring and Summer. If you ever decide to settle someplace your future as a storyteller and video producer are certain. Your presentations are done just right. You tell the story and use the video to simultaneously illustrate what you are saying. That takes talent and dedication. Thank You, Love., GregW

[@evazubeck]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jonathankarlsson1766]

As a Swedish southerner I've only recently and randomly come to learn more about the Sami, their culture and the extent of the injustice they suffered. Most Swedes are so unaware and it's a huge shame. Thank you for highlighting them in your travels.

[@luisv7117]

Eva that's the most pure with no chemicals piece of meet you ever had, enjoy

[@anastasiabutton]

I started tearing up in the end of your video. What a lovely and wonderful experience. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@seviregis7441]

Fascinating. Their home looks so cozy but I imagine life must be quite challenging, as even just keeping up with the need for firewood is a constant demand. Very serene and beautiful, you kind of always wonder who the people are that live up there. Thanks for showing us and spending some time with them.

[@Sissaimee]

I love stories like this one where you share how people live and unique cultural differences and heritage of the places you travel . Thank you!

[@rmsama1808]

I had never heard of the Sami people before. The family you visited looked so nice and it was interesting to see a bit into their lives.

[@elizabethlind7774]

My grandmother was Swedish Southern Sami. What a wonderful stay, Sami have lived there for thousands of years in harmony with nature.

[@marydawkins4190]

Wow. What more can one say! This is going to be one of my favorite videos of your travels so far. I hate the cold, so it's interesting that my other favorite is of you traveling the ferry for 4 days in Alaska. That ice road made me think of crossing the Chesapeake Bay bridge where parts of it are built under the bay. As you're approaching those tunnels the sensation is that you're driving straight into the ocean!! Crazy crazy stuff. Thanks again for taking us along on your fabulous adventures!!

[@tsetsoanasennane45]

Hello Eva. I am from Southern Africa. I enjoy and love watching your videos so much.

[@lisablanco9894]

How special to be invited into their home and to experience a little of their daily lives. Thank you for sharing :)

[@bilsib53]

Another adventure, another culture living on the fringe of civilization, every bit as fascinating as the hot dusty places you've visited. Europe still has a lot for you to entertain and educate us with. Thank you Eva.

[@waassup]

Your videos deserve more "likes". You put so much efforts in them. Keep up the good work. Love your content.

[@beerfrog_TheOriginal]

Glad you enjoy it🎉 You passed by where I used to live 🥳 Friends and family still do, give them a wave as you pass by 😊

[@Slykkpkins]

An amazing adventure in northern Sweden, the gracious indigenous people you met, what a great time n experience you had. Briiliant.

[@hearingvisions7307]

Its never cold when people are that warm ❤ Great video eva. Its always nkce to see the far away places of the world.. beautiful! x Go well landy-lady

[@ingvartorma9789]

Eva up here the ice gets thick, car manufacturers come to Arvidsjaur from all sorts of countries to have winter tests up here and they also drive on an ice track that is a plowed lake. Winter tires from tire manufacturers are also tested there. The ice up here will be at least 50 cm thick and thicker ice.

[@clydesmith1855]

Stunning video Eva. Thank you for sharing. Stay warm and safe.

[@johnthwaites7965]

Fascinating, and beautiful storytelling. Such a gift, to be offered intimate warm hospitality by Pia and Henry, and their space held so beautifully by your presence, all the sacred relational feels watching your interactions. I love how excited Vilk is to roll in the snow. I grew up in Manitoba, Canada, and have been out of the freezing for 25 years; this helps me appreciate many aspects of where I come from, but I sure don't miss that achy feeling of cold in the bones! Can't wait to see the next adventure story. -K

[@daleh.7711]

So sweet of them to share their time and home with you.

[@rameezjallani]

That was literally a matchless experience, especially spending time with some local and about to know their stories especially people living in Arctic Circle, More power to you dear !

[@jamiesiteu5464]

Eva, your a Treasure. Thanks for sharing your treasure chest with us!

[@theroyalbureau]

Beautiful family and home. Quite an adventure.

[@davidb8872]

Amazing content for those of us that wonder about such people that live in remote places. Thanks

[@radioactivebanana6774]

I would have been nervous on the ice road at first too! What a unique road! The family was so kind to invite you and cook all that wonderful food! Interesting to hear about the reindeer and 8 seasons!

[@sergateway]

Thank you to the family that opened their home to you.

[@keithbosch37]

What a lovely, enchanting place to be!, Thank you for bringing us along!.

[@taniabanek350]

I absolutely loved this video! Thank you for sharing with us 💜💜💜❄️❄️❄️

[@itscarolinemary]

I loved seeing inside their home, it’s beautiful and so cozy!!!

[@thomasharfst3381]

Eva lives the life that I wish I could have. Alas, now too old with bad knees to forge through snow and hikes. :) Thank you for your videos Eva.

[@ewelinakosciow2817]

About 10 years ago I've been i Finland and the actually said that many people use sauna and cold bath in the morning to get a kick start for the day :) I've never checked if that's popular opinion or just people I've talked to. What i liked most there was a smoke sauna- a little hut in the wood, i walked there barefoot on the snow from the main bigger sauna (that was great) and to cool down we were tossing ourselves into the snow - ❄️ what a feeling!😅

[@laurahayes7722]

This would be a dream experience!!! So authentic and being able to just grasp the culture straight from the source! So happy for you and appreciate your wandering heart! ❤

[@audreytaylor2298]

Wow. Amazing. You are soooo blessed to have spent the day with them.😊

[@italianlifestyle7911]

Wow.. it's been years since I've seen so much snow. It looks like a fairytale over there🩵

[@evazubeck]

It feels like it! The snow just makes everything so beautiful

[@NormanF62]

She would have missed all that in the summer! The best thing in life is timing. 😎

[@julians5277]

Yay!! EVA is on, stop everything and watch 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@lwitt8448]

What a beautiful family, living is such a mystical place. Thank you so much for introducing them to us!

[@WayneThePoet]

This is a wonderful video. Your visits with people who aren’t famous but represent remote stories are to me, always your most interesting episodes. How great to document and preserve the lesser known cultures of the world. ❤

[@evazubeck]

I appreciate that Wayne!

[@flaviasequeira3849]

That was a truly great experience for you Eva. Thank you for the wonderful and informative vlog.

[@twelv]

☺️ Ive noticed, the doggy loves the snow. Always digging. Cold feet and all ☺️

[@Barnyard140]

So heartwarming and beautiful Eva.

[@robertsweney3260]

Wow ! A beautiful video and what a wonderful dinner you shared ,that will always be a special meal in your travels .

[@teasdaleart1]

Eva, you have created a wonderful travel channel! It is nice to get away from the beaten path.

[@20thcenturyrelic]

Thanks for the video, Eva! It's 73 F/ 23C right now where I live!

[@circlesofseven]

I love, love, love your videos. There is so much love in them. Thanks for keeping us enthralled. Please never quit. You give me hope .

[@William_Hada]

Congrats on hosting a gig on NatGeo ! I love that channel. Can't wait to see your show!

[@sadielaurentiwhitley3762]

This video was very special, such an honour for you to experience life with this family. 🥰

[@aliciathom9633]

Beautiful! What a lovely family and amazing photo of the great grandfather! We were in Swedish part of Lapland a few years ago, and loved meeting and learning about Sami culture.

[@johnmurphy3798]

Just found this channel last night and completely addicted. You should definitely come to the wild Atlantic way in Ireland.

[@jaris9172]

There is interesting museum about same culture and northern nature in northern Finland place called Inari. It is called Siida. Highly recommend a visit if you happen to be close by.

[@EEDSPELL]

I used to live in Luleå and have driven my car on the very same ice road several winters. But it is a cool feeling.😊 A little hole or even a crack would not be a problem at all. A traktor or a truck can use the road until they close it for the winters season as long as you obey the road restrictions. People use the road to move objects to big or to heavy to move in the summer by boat. And yes, 'öppen' means that the road is open. 'Stängd' means the road is close for traffic (= The ice is no longer safe for vehicles) When I was young, I used a kicksledge ( We call them Spark, or Sparkstötting) to travel 3km to and from school in the winter period. I hated when the manucipalty put gravel on the roads for the cars not to slip.😂 That totally prevented a good kickslegde run. The kicksledge got stuck om the gravel corns and you almost fell over when the speed was reduced from 20 km/h to 2 km/h instantly.

[@evazubeck]

Such a cool experience!

[@EEDSPELL]

After the sauna, naked of course, you should take a bath straight into the snow an rush back into the sauna again to warm up. So nice, except when the snow cover is too hard, the you scratch your skin hard.

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience with us. Beautiful snowy landscapes and warm amazing people who are proud of their food and culture.

[@BillyBaller208]

I really enjoyed learning about the culture in Northern Sweden. Thank you for creating the video.

[@elsasamson2361]

Been checking everyday waiting for ur new posts eva😊

[@copa1856]

What a fantastic experience ❤

[@Hakulanni]

But of course, I will see it. So proud of you! Thank you for sharing the time with this Family. That was wonderful!

[@christip20]

This is one of my favorites,I was in a village in the Artic Circle, that was called “Artic Circle”with a Bush Pilot that I had met a few days earlier in Anchorage, it was beautiful watching the River and landscape from the plane, but the village was all dirt roads and sheds. It’s much prettier where you were & the food looked great too. I had a lot of Reindeer, mostly sausage, they even served it on the Train I rode to Barrow (I think) where the huge Oil Spill was years ago & you could still see it where the rocks were discolored. Exon Valdez, maybe it was called. People dig huge holes beside Creeks in the winter, then they start fires in the bottom, then cover them with a layer of dirt and rocks, then they knock the wall down and let the water in from the Creek & have their own homemade Hot Tubs, they’re everywhere!!

[@Captain-Max]

Great video! You missed the best part of a Northern Minnesota, Finnish style sauna. You're supposed to run naked from the sauna and jump into a hole cut in the ice of the lake, or at the very least, jump into fresh, deep snow.

[@mariagillinson8527]

Lovely people and very cozy home

[@robinsmith9734]

Lived way north of there, out of Karasjok, and traveled on migration with 2,000 Reindeer to Mageroy, 300 km away, I just skied, sat on the sled, and joik'd. My partner sold all her Reindeer to remember the past. She had a Historical memory. Shellac on my skis, wax, and go. That I did, an auger to drill through the ice, and presto, orret (trout) for food, and smoked reindeer meat for other meals. Loved it, and then more chanting, as that is how you remember. Love it more. All Best Eva...........Oops! and, Chappat (black) a famous dog that hitched around North Norway on his own, buses ferries, cars, slept beside me on migration, we just whispered to each other.........My first dog back in NZ was a black Labrador, called,? got it!

[@Th.G.M.]

What a wonderful and touching video! Thank you so much for sharing the beauty of the world, and the people you meet, with us!