Life on Svalbard

Finding Home on a Remote Island Near the North Pole

By: Cecilia Blomdahl

Narrated by: Cecilia Blomdahl

Join Cecilia Blomdahl in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, the world's northernmost town.

Located in the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole, Svalbard is a unique archipelago that boasts stunning wintry landscapes, endangered arctic animals, and awe-inspiring natural phenomena. Since 2016, Cecilia has called this beautiful and remote location home. Along with her partner Christoffer and her dog Grim, she has adjusted to life at the top of the world—where polar bears roam free and the northern lights shine.

With evocative text and spectacular photography, Cecilia shares the joys and challenges of adapting to an inhospitable climate along with advice and insight for anyone seeking to thrive in unusual living conditions.

Whatever your location, Life on Svalbard will give you a deeper understanding of why people choose to live in extreme environments, and perhaps help you find the hidden magic of where you live, too.

©2024 Cecilia Blomdahl (P)2024 DK Audio

Absolute Dream

This journey is an absolute dream! Not only are the photos stunning, but the description and narrative, provided by the author, transports you to Svalbard. Knowing the odds of me being able to make it that far north are slim, I enjoy this escape into a dream world. Whimsical, calming, and magical is how I describe this beautiful book.

Classic Cecilia Awesomeness

I found Cecilia on YouTube a few months ago and fell in love with her story and life in Svalbard. I loved that she narrated her book herself - she did a fantastic job! I have the signed physical book on its way, but couldn’t resist getting the audio version so I could listen to it while I travel for work. From season to season, adventure to adventure, and from polar bears and walruses to Grimm, the book is VERY interesting and entertaining. Loved!!

Great listen

I’ve loved Cecilia‘s YouTube channel for a few years now. I love this book and her voice is so melodic. I enjoy learning about life in far away places. It inspires me to explore

Love, Love, Love Cecilia, Christopher and Grim!

I stumbled upon a delightful surprise while scrolling through YouTube, which made me fall in love with Cecilia’s storytelling, wit, charm, and grace. This narrative has sparked my curiosity about the potential for travel to that region. I appreciate you sharing your experiences with us.

You can feel the pure love of life when listening to this book.

I enjoyed this book, very much! The subject matter was interesting and you could feel her love of life as she read her story.