Growing up in Longyearbyen | A day in the life of a family on Svalbard, an Arctic Island

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  • Опубликовано: 22 май 2024
  • What is it like growing up in the small arctic town of Longyearbyen, where temperatures drop to -30 degrees, and polar bears are a constant threat? We spent two days with Arvydas and his beautiful family to find out! I hope you like the video and thank you so much for being here! 💙☕️
    Check out Arvydas Instagram: / arcticarpenter
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    0:00 78 degrees north
    00:41 Longyearbyen 11am
    01:11 Weather Trick
    01:43 Today's Plan
    02:00 Backstory
    02:50 Waffles
    03:28 Learning the language
    04:30 Longyearbyen Nationalities
    05:12 Gabby learning Norwegian
    05:46 Svalbard Kids Culture
    07:47 Dressing a kid for -30°
    10:13 Sleeping Outside Set Up
    11:11 Saturday
    12:03 Svalbard Population
    13:25 Arvydas
    14:31 Only Lithuanian Family
    17:34 Paternity Leave
    18:13 Medeina Sleeping Outside
    19:26 Coffees and Huskies
    20:00 Thank you for watching! ♡
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    Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 7 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!

Комментарии • 770

  • @sumitkar8146
    @sumitkar8146 Год назад +798

    How many people had never heard of Longyearbyen till the RUclips algorithm introduced them to Cecilia, Christoffer and Grimm and then you proceeded to binge watch every episode of hers? No one has single handedly done more to put a remote part of the world on the map than Cecilia - The chamber of commerce should recognize her for her contribution. Another banging episode by the best RUclips content creator in this genre

    • @carmenberman420
      @carmenberman420 Год назад +8

      Love your videos. Great story with the family and how they live in such a cold climate. It is so interesting to watch compared to where I live in Miami, Florida, where the coldest it gets in winter is 35 degrees Farenheit 1.66 Celcious for maybe a day or two. By mid day, the temperature it will go up.

    • @AliceLupin1
      @AliceLupin1 Год назад +14

      I was randomly wondering a couple years ago what the northern most town was, and Google mentioned Longyearbyen. So I looked up the town on Google, and it brought me to Cecilia's videos, and I've been hooked ever since.

    • @bethb7965
      @bethb7965 Год назад +8

      I heard of it prior to watching Cecelia through van life travellers I follow on YT. Love watching what life is actually like through the eyes of those that live there.

    • @Snagprophet
      @Snagprophet Год назад +9

      I knew about it from the Tom Scott video years ago but a year ago I started seeing Cecilia's videos in the algorithm and started binging it. Then recently she was in a Kara and Nate video which she promoted and I started watching all of their videos.

    • @pamalawashington9371
      @pamalawashington9371 Год назад +8

      I definitely hope she gets paid for her PR work. You couldn't ask for a better representative. It's obvious they love their lives. Lol I'm sold. Seriously, I don't think I could do the cold everyday, but I believe I would enjoy a lengthy vacation there.

  • @pandorapopstar3713
    @pandorapopstar3713 Год назад +85

    A lot of people outside of Europe, mostly Americans, are in shock how babies sleep outside. Its totally normal. Also when she said that in her childhood she was playing outside from morning until evening, my childhood was the same. I really loved this video.

    • @annah4267
      @annah4267 Год назад +4

      Babies sleep outside just in the north Europe not all europe

    • @AnnaM84
      @AnnaM84 10 месяцев назад +6

      @@annah4267I’m from Italy, I live in a small town on the Alps, and we leave our babies to sleep outside too. Fresh air is life, and we have nearly the same temperatures of Svalbard, during wintertime. Obviously, we live in a very safe place, no crime here. 😊

    • @1SherryAshley
      @1SherryAshley 9 месяцев назад +2

      I’m American, but grew up on a fruit farm. I would play outside all day unsupervised. But when my daughter was growing up in the suburbs I WOULD NEVER do that!!! Not a safe environment! Just depends on the circumstances.

    • @user-su7hk3si2f
      @user-su7hk3si2f 7 месяцев назад +1

      ​@AnnaM84 confirming the same from Hungary! We always slept outside, in the summer and in the winter. Back then in the winter it was usually between -10 and -15 celsius.

    • @lorenaperez9698
      @lorenaperez9698 6 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you for sharing your life’s with us, I’m an American and it’s wonderful to see how safe it is to be able to let your little one sleep outside and trust the people. We lack that here! It’s a wonderful country and I really like the population😃 Thank you again. Sending friendship from Las Vegas, Nevada

  • @katiestegman8083
    @katiestegman8083 Год назад +63

    The way Medeina looked at Agne at the table almost made my heart burst. What incredibly sweet girls they have. I loved this peak into their life. Big thank you to Arvydas and Agne for letting us get to know them!

  • @vskyrius1
    @vskyrius1 Год назад +282

    I’m a Lithuanian-American who lives in Florida. I’m always looking for videos on RUclips from very unusual environments. I found your channel recently and I love it. It was lovely to hear my native language on your video.

    • @nancyhanes8346
      @nancyhanes8346 Год назад +5

      I’m in Florida too! I can’t imagine that cold!

    • @braves9652
      @braves9652 Год назад

      Vid, me too and if you have any suggestions I would love to hear more.

    • @sgtfifilarue8957
      @sgtfifilarue8957 Год назад +1

      Welcome to Florida and welcome to some of the greatest content on YT! I’m like you in loving unique places. I am blown away seeing such a stunning environment in the cold, since I have lived in the Florida heat forever. 😂

    • @Emma-se5wm
      @Emma-se5wm Год назад

      @@braves9652 heyyy I also lived in FL for years but am originally from ATL so I'm curious if that's what your username is referencing lol. I also love the videos from people in extreme climates! I loved the videos from Life in Yakutia (Siberia) but Maria and her family have had to relocate to Kazakhstan in the past few months. I learned a lot from her videos!

    • @braves9652
      @braves9652 Год назад +2

      @Emma hi there. My name sort of is in reference to the city of Atlanta. It's actually in reference to the city's Major League Baseball team and I love both! I grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta and still live here. We aren't as warm as Florida but our winters are mild and our summers are very hot. My dad lived in Palm Beach for 50 years I believe, and South Florida is amazing.

  • @edunbar3244
    @edunbar3244 Год назад +242

    Cecilia, you’re an amazing story teller and equally amazing at getting the best shots to support your narrative. You’re a credit to Svalbard; I hope they know how valuable you are to the community. Always showing the good in the townspeople and the place. You’re one of the only content creators that I hit 👍🏼 before I watch the video. Please thank the beautiful family for letting us into their lives.

  • @LilacLees
    @LilacLees Год назад +166

    I couldn’t believe how little Medina sat so still while her mom put on the warm layers of clothing! We live in a place that snows not as cold as Svalbard of course but our son moves constantly he has never been still more than a second or two! It’s always such a struggle to dress him.

    • @hjade7
      @hjade7 Год назад

      but why did Mom grab the snow shoes away from Cecilia so quickl? 😅 she even started Cecilia 😂.

    • @gretaweiss6802
      @gretaweiss6802 Год назад +2

      I thought the exact same thing. I was so shocked how cooperative she was! She’s so cute

    • @TheDuedrops
      @TheDuedrops Год назад

      *Medeina. It is one of our pagan goddess name

  • @sewistnotsewer
    @sewistnotsewer Год назад +13

    When I was a baby (in the 60s) my mom would walk to the grocery store and leave me sleeping in the pram outside, along with all the other sleeping babies whose mothers were shopping. This was in a major US city, Seattle! I still live near there and would never even consider going to that same store, alone, in broad daylight. What a blessing to raise that beautiful family in a safe place like Longyearbeyen. Cherish that, and stay forever if you can!

  • @greekchickie
    @greekchickie Год назад +197

    I'm seriously just blown away at the differences between what we'd do here in America vs. what y'all do there in such a beautiful, peaceful country. You'd never think to leave your child alone outdoors in many parts of the US, so this is beyond fascinating & just so lovely to see. It makes me want to live there even more! And truly, what a lovely family! Please extend my thanks for having you video them for 2 days. This was beyond educational & it showed us what family life is like there. Can't wait for more Meet the Locals videos! :)
    Marianna

    • @seraeggobutterworth5247
      @seraeggobutterworth5247 Год назад +29

      To be fair, the issue with leaving a child outside to nap in most of the US isn’t because of any real safety concerns, it’s that in the past few decades we’ve been socially conditioned to be helicopter parents. And even if you prefer to be more “free range” in rearing your children, it’s seen as so outside the norm in many areas that you run the risk of having CPS show up on your doorstep because some neurotic adult called to report you for endangering your 8-year-old by allowing her to walk a block home from the park by herself. (Sorry for the run-on sentence!)

    • @ReneeOh
      @ReneeOh Год назад +6

      I’ve read that the children that are left to take naps in the outdoors- suffer less sickness. Amazing the differences in their children and children in the U.S. - could be that’s why our kids stay sick with various viruses/bugs

    • @ew2755
      @ew2755 Год назад +3

      I believe this is true. I think it started with the internet. Everyone reading all these stories that make it seem like it’s common. I walked to school in kindergarten but he eighties. Everyone did

    • @ew2755
      @ew2755 Год назад

      Sorry, I meant to say in the eighties.

    • @badgerpa9
      @badgerpa9 Год назад +2

      I am rural, we kept a tent set up year round and the kids had sleeping bags and books to read. They spent many nights sleeping in the tent even when it first got cold.

  • @trenarichardson690
    @trenarichardson690 Год назад +76

    You can definitely tell the baby is used to being bundled up. She just sits there and get your layers on. ❤

    • @michellesmith702
      @michellesmith702 Год назад +7

      I was amazed. I don't have children but I do have 5 nieces and nephews and various other children throughout my life and dressing them in simple American spring clothing has always felt like trying to put the same clothes on a wild cat! ☺️😂

    • @minime7375
      @minime7375 Год назад +11

      I was thinking of that, any other child would throw at least one tantrum per layer of clothing☺️ Not these girls, they even allow their mom to put that oily cream on their faces without any fuss.

    • @lorainefleeman6011
      @lorainefleeman6011 Год назад +4

      ​@@minime7375 I'm thinking they probably did both kids like that since birth, so it's second nature.

  • @timeahajdu6459
    @timeahajdu6459 Год назад +4

    This babies sleeping outside thing blows my mind every time I see or hear about it.

  • @Kari_B61ex
    @Kari_B61ex Год назад +102

    Amazing series - it's been a real insight into family life on Svalbard. I loved seeing the 5 year old on ski's, taking a tumble and getting right back up. I'm very much looking forward to seeing how Arvydas and his wife cope with the children during midnight sun. UK summertime was always a struggle for me when daughters were young children (many years ago) They just didn't want to go to bed as it was still daytime - still light outside.

  • @suziclark4244
    @suziclark4244 Год назад +24

    My husband is Russian and he has the same philosophy about being outside. We live in Minnesota (US) where it can be as cold (or colder) than Svalbard in the winter, and we take our baby outside everyday up to -15C! We also notice that she sleeps better and is happier when she gets fresh air. It’s a lot of effort to get her outside, but it’s so worth it. I really appreciate this glimpse into this lovely family’s life!

  • @adriiteach
    @adriiteach 8 месяцев назад +2

    My mother was from the Netherlands and I remember her telling me, back in 1977 when I was pregnant with my first baby, that babies need to be "aired". That means put outside for periods of time no matter what the weather. I did this with my boys and they rarely had colds!

  • @doramaar123
    @doramaar123 Год назад +41

    Long time watcher here - thank you for these family videos. Your friends are lovely! The little girls are precious. The parents are doing a great job, which is a hard thing even in the perfect climate :)

  • @denise11864
    @denise11864 Год назад +9

    I love sleeping in the cold, buried in blankets. I think I sleep better. I bet the baby sleeps so well. She’s sure bundled up and ready. And look at that little skier! She’s doing a great job! I appreciate seeing how this beautiful family handles life in such extreme circumstances. Thank you for allowing a glimpse into your life. ❤

  • @karolw.5208
    @karolw.5208 Год назад +8

    This is why Scandinavia - from Svalbard to Iceland to Denmark in the south - is such a success in almost every area of human endeavour. Reasonable people, produce reasonable governments and their policies. Thank you, Cecilia!

  • @WellEditedCo
    @WellEditedCo Год назад +63

    I loved the two videos with this wonderful family so much. You all gave us such a good feel for what it’s like to raise children in this place and climate. I wish we had more of a focus on outside time for children (and adults) in the United States again. I grew up playing outside in Minnesota every single day of my childhood in the 1970s and 80s, and I think it’s made me a very hardy adult. Nowadays parents have to send their children to private schools with a focus on nature time in order to get that, and most can’t afford it. I hope the pendulum swings back to more outside play again!

    • @seraeggobutterworth5247
      @seraeggobutterworth5247 Год назад +8

      My childhood was similar growing up in northern New England. Cold exposure-while playing/exercising as well as sleeping-is very healthy. I still like to leave my bedroom window partially open at night, especially in the winter. I never sleep so soundly as when I’m in a chilly room under a down comforter.

    • @lorainefleeman6011
      @lorainefleeman6011 Год назад +4

      Hello from Fargo! My neighborhood went from us playing outside most of the year to no kids playing, but now with people from Africa living here, we now have kids playing outside again.

    • @WellEditedCo
      @WellEditedCo Год назад +2

      @@lorainefleeman6011 I’ve seen exactly the same in St. Cloud! Our new Somali neighbors’ kids are outside all the time and having so much fun, and I ask myself, where are the white kids? Only because it’s a shame that white families no longer let their kids go outside without adults. We need to change perceptions so all families feel it’s safe and necessary to get kids playing outside again.

    • @lorainefleeman6011
      @lorainefleeman6011 Год назад +3

      @@WellEditedCo I know. White kids don't play outside here, either, but I'm just enjoying seeing the African kids play.

  • @gabriellagirardi4741
    @gabriellagirardi4741 Год назад +42

    As an Italian I have always been attracted to the Scandinavian countries and in particular the Svalbard Islands and your channel is perfect for getting to know them better. This family with their children is just wounderful. Thank you very much. Great video❤

  • @janeblackbird2376
    @janeblackbird2376 Год назад +27

    I extend my thanks to this lovely family for opening up their lives and visiting with us. It does my cold black 🖤 good to hear parents believe in raising kids outside! Unfortunately in many places in the US, if you left your child alone like that, your kid would either be taken or you'd be arrested for abandonment; very sad. Thx for bring us the good vibes from Svalbard and give Grim a big kiss for me. ✌️❤️🐕

  • @berthavillalobos8163
    @berthavillalobos8163 Год назад +7

    I gasped and said “wow!” Out loud when he said how much he gets for paternity leave. That would of been wonderful to have here in the states.

    • @QueenJaneway
      @QueenJaneway Год назад

      lots of Americans wants it but are you willing to pay up to 60% total in taxes to pay for it?

  • @TravelsWithKy
    @TravelsWithKy Год назад +36

    I love how much fresh air they get! They are definitely going to grow up loving nature in Svalbard. ❤

    • @emmakate2376
      @emmakate2376 7 месяцев назад

      i mean they have to, to stay healthy since how little light they get! but yes it’s refreshing to see :)

  • @koololdster
    @koololdster Год назад +19

    What a lovely way to raise children! I also was fascinated by the journalist who chronicled his expulsion from Longyearbyen. I read his article and was struck by how wonderfully he was treated. It seems you Northern folks have the key to a happy life. Thanks for sharing!

  • @michelle14749
    @michelle14749 Год назад +26

    Such a nice family to share their lives with us, thank you. You can see how happy the little girl is living there.

  • @undernorthernstar5697
    @undernorthernstar5697 Год назад +38

    As a Finn, the way they work with weather and kids is very relatable! I highly enjoy watching this!

    • @Noddingdog63
      @Noddingdog63 Год назад +7

      Lived in Finland for 10 years and as you say normal to leave kids outside in winter to sleep.

    • @Emma.Andersson
      @Emma.Andersson Год назад +5

      Yep same in Sweden! At least on the countryside! The best way for kids to sleep in the cold and be outside in every weather 😍

  • @penguinswithwifi
    @penguinswithwifi Год назад +14

    I thoroughly enjoyed getting to see more of this lovely little family. How much better the world would be if more had the attitude of these parents-wanting the kids to spend time playing outside, feeling satisfied with what they’re small town offered. Their sweet children and adorable dog at the end. Just a perfect video! Thank you to Cecilia & this family! 💕

  • @cherylb6755
    @cherylb6755 Год назад +11

    Hey Cecilia~ This two-parter was absolutely fabulous! Fascinating in so many ways. May I say a big Thank You! to Arvydas, Agnè, Gabija, Medeina, and Aila for sharing themselves with you so you could share with us! Their kind generosity and openness was very much appreciated. I am so looking forward to the next visit you have planned with them. I am loving this series of Longyearbyen. Brilliant.

  • @allisonpilmer451
    @allisonpilmer451 Год назад +15

    Having gone to university in southern CA with many Scandinavians - I’m now understanding more about their upbringing and I love it! Thank you for sharing!

  • @griselleisara3799
    @griselleisara3799 Год назад +32

    I can’t even imagine leaving my baby outside like that. With no worries. That’s awesome though. That they can do that ❤

    • @andie1719
      @andie1719 Год назад +4

      No way ever would I park my baby in the states.

    • @safe-keeper1042
      @safe-keeper1042 Год назад +7

      Yeah, that's completely normal in Norway, even on the mainland where there's way more people.

    • @LizzyCat
      @LizzyCat Год назад +3

      We can’t do that in the USA with how unsafe it is. I wonder if kids there are more resilient to illness since their respiratory system has such a strong foundation from such an early age? I absolutely love the idea of this. We would take our son on 2 mile walks in winter in his stroller every day. Best sleep of his life, but our winter is like summer where they are. 😂

    • @offtomilan
      @offtomilan Год назад +2

      It's like another world!! Just wow

    • @alejandragarza2670
      @alejandragarza2670 11 месяцев назад +1

      I feel exactly the same. Could never do that.

  • @saltymaam2046
    @saltymaam2046 5 месяцев назад

    Not gonna lie, I was so surprised to see that the baby was left outside.Being from the U.S. and knowing how easy it is to have your child taken, is a huge culture shock. Thank goodness there is no crime where you live. I don't think I would be able to do that if just moving there from the U.S. Love your videos. Thank you and Arvydas and his family for sharing a little piece of their life!

  • @mallory0322
    @mallory0322 Год назад +5

    In a perfect world, every place on our globe would be as safe and idyllic as Svalbard! What a WONDERFUL place to grow up and live!🌎 🌍🌼🌈💙

  • @christip20
    @christip20 Год назад +8

    Between you, Christopher & this family, I wish I was living there too! Those kids were simply wonderful, they’re going to have such great , stable lives . To me, this is exactly what raising children and your own little family is what it should be about for everyone, but sadly too many people lose sight of what’s good & right. It seems like such a great place for kids to grow up and have adventures….

  • @MadamGahan
    @MadamGahan Год назад +17

    Hello Cecilia, how are you doing today ?
    Thank you for this very interesting video and thank you to Arvydas and his family for these shared moments.
    Here, in France, in Paris, your life always seems so exceptional and unique to me. A child here could never sleep peacefully outside alone in his stroller without a certain danger. You have the cold, the bears maybe, but your quality of life is undeniably better, healthier, more secure. It's quite magical!

  • @Lynda_NicAirt
    @Lynda_NicAirt Год назад +6

    I would love to know more about the other 2 villages on Svalbard! They sound so interesting especially the one with 10 people living there!!

  • @cathiecollins7320
    @cathiecollins7320 Год назад +15

    What a lovely family! I'm from the US, so it's nice to learn about how different cultures raise their children

  • @dragonmac1234
    @dragonmac1234 Год назад +18

    I remember growing up in the mid 70's in the UK, and we were always outside playing with friends (although it didn't get as cold as Longyearbyen in the winter). Someone once said to me there's no such thing as bad weather if you wear the right clothes 😄

    • @lizvickers7156
      @lizvickers7156 Год назад +2

      Me too. I was always out whatever the weather. That's the only way to build up any resistance to the cold and to build up immunity. Greetings to you from Cheshire UK.

    • @bestnarryever
      @bestnarryever Год назад +1

      As a Brazilian, I don’t think that phrase applies to the hot weather tho so that’s why I prefer Winter, bc you’re absolutely right! I personally find it unbearable to withstand our hot temperatures here 😅 you can be in a bikini and still uncomfortable lol

    • @dragonmac1234
      @dragonmac1234 Год назад +2

      @@bestnarryever Lol, I was thinking of the cold and wet English winter when I made the bad weather comment. We had a hot (for us) summer last year, and I was here in a pair of shorts and it was too much for me 😄

    • @bestnarryever
      @bestnarryever Год назад +1

      @@dragonmac1234 it’s ok though, no worries! I found it actually really funny to see the opposite perspective 😂

  • @i.am.heather
    @i.am.heather Год назад +13

    I’ve loved seeing what it’s like to raise young children there on Svalbard! It’s refreshing to see no matter what the climate, the language, or culture, all of us parents are trying to do right by our kids to bring them the best upbringing we can give them ❤️ Thank you for this two part series, Cecelia!

  • @andrewpike1993
    @andrewpike1993 Год назад +3

    Another brilliant video! Really like the ‘Meet The Locals’ idea. Fascinating to hear everyone’s story of how they arrived in Svalbard. Something I also love in a lot of your videos is showing places I went to when I visited Svalbard last May, like the high street…. and the husky cafe! Loved that place, and I remember that white dog too! 😊

  • @jlouis4407
    @jlouis4407 7 месяцев назад

    Love the dog pulling the kid on skis

  • @jeanneselin453
    @jeanneselin453 4 месяца назад

    I love the idea of kids sleeping outside!! I love the real rest I get sleeping out and think it is very healthy. Great video

  • @marysalmon2367
    @marysalmon2367 Год назад +16

    Loved this and love seeing how active and healthy children grow up, being outside is the norm, not the exception. I had also heard that having children sleep outside started in the 20's in Iceland during an epidemic, of flu I think. A doctor recommended the children nap outdoors for health and it still goes on. There is a lot of common sense behind that idea, I think.

  • @amyeastin5263
    @amyeastin5263 Год назад +11

    I love this family. Thank you for showing us this part of life there. What an amazing childhood for those precious girls. Can’t wait to see more of them and life with kids there.

  • @lisah6928
    @lisah6928 10 месяцев назад +1

    My 22 year old daughter introduced me to Cecilia's channel and I LOVE it! We are on vacation (holiday) in Europe and I am currently on the Eurostar from Paris to London watching her channel. We visit Portugal for our first time in a week and I have been watching Cecilia's Portugal videos as well! Thank you Cecilia and Christoffer for all of your hard work to bring Svalbard to us all! Much love!

  • @spa11199
    @spa11199 Год назад +6

    We visited Iceland with my then 8 months old and could feel the warm culture around kids and family (and eye opening leaving babies nap outside in the cold on its own in its pram). Coming from tropical place it's almost out of the world. As a mom, I just loved the sense of safety and in a way also respect and openness for kids I felt in Iceland. One day we'll visit Longyearbyen....

  • @howlandowlle7953
    @howlandowlle7953 Год назад

    . 18:45, re. little one sleeping outside. "...the kid's just gong to chill here." No truer words were ever uttered in these videos.

  • @patipri22
    @patipri22 2 месяца назад

    Only today I found your channel and I think I already saw like 10 videos!. These are fascinating. Im from Buenos Aires, so nothing is farther apart than the way we live, our weather, etc 😂 still I find it fascinating how you prepare for and live during winters. I've been following some other scandinavian and canadian channels to become more educated on extreme weather conditions, as I never really have need to prepare for 'winter' in my hometown. Ours is about 8C average. Of course it can go one day or two to 0 but I never experienced minus temperatures in the city. A few years ago i went to canada and spent a season there with -28C and I guess that is how I became so intrigued on what can be done when its extremely cold (which now I know, one can do pretty much everything).I have 2 kids and I read about scandinavian kids sleeping in the cold so that actually empowered me to go out with mine in my cold winter, mostly for napping while strolling. I always encourage that to mommas as my kids are hardly ever sick. Finaly, just want to say this is an awesome channel, great videos and this is is a lovely family. Kids are kids everywhere, I could totally relate with what they did 😂 lots of hugs from Argentina, take care ❤

  • @judyl5260
    @judyl5260 7 месяцев назад

    So good learning about families, school, childhood…sleeping outside! Please give them my thanks!

  • @nicplaysstuff
    @nicplaysstuff Год назад +2

    OMG, Gabby and being pulled by her doggo on skis - my heart! Lovely family and beautiful video.

  • @lawrenceneuenii3564
    @lawrenceneuenii3564 4 месяца назад

    That is so awesome!! Looks like that family has made a friend in you and Christoffer!!

  • @LindaKayHolevas
    @LindaKayHolevas Год назад +2

    Wouldn’t it be amazing if we all could safely leave our children outside in a stroller/pram to sleep? There is NO way that could ever happen in the states. We can’t even let our children play in the front yard anymore without being worried they’re going to be kidnapped & trafficked. The more I watch Cecilia’s videos, the more I want to move to Svalbard. No homelessness, very little crime, if any, beautiful environment, trust among each other in the community. I can only imagine what it feels like to be able to walk outside without holding a can of mace in my hand. I’ll take polar bears any day over the criminal behavior of people in my area. Thank you for sharing, Cecilia. Also thank you to Arvydas & Ange for allowing us into their lives & home. ❤

  • @livingintheforest3963
    @livingintheforest3963 Год назад +4

    These are the best videos when you’re able to interview the few people you’re able to interview it gives us so much insight into the life there. Definitely the most beautiful place on earth in my opinion.

  • @kaydublin5164
    @kaydublin5164 Год назад +7

    Cecilia, I can’t believe how fast your channel is growing, your videos are wonderful and fascinating.

  • @hsoderberg6505
    @hsoderberg6505 Год назад +1

    The BBC series 'Call the Midwife' begins in London in the 1950s & shows mothers frequently leaving their babies outside in their prams while they go shopping, etc.

    • @mandepilot
      @mandepilot Год назад

      I was going to mention the same thing!

  • @braves9652
    @braves9652 Год назад +1

    Leaving my baby alone in the dark and cold blows my mind so far into the universe I am certain I will never have it blown again. Every single thing I hear from here on out will sound normal. ❤

  • @judegambling5482
    @judegambling5482 Год назад +2

    How wonderful to be pulled along by your doggie on your skis! Any child would love this.
    Being a Mum, I couldn't stop thinking of how much work it would be to change your baby under all that clothing. All comes with this amazing territory I guess. Here's me in tropical Queensland Australia. But I love the world and all its diversities. And you bring this to us so well Cecilia. Thank you! 😍

  • @fayepotts3279
    @fayepotts3279 Год назад +4

    Wow! This is very enlightening about how families live on the island.
    The parents are full of wisdom on how to read their children by watching the kids behaviors.
    I,however feel very uncomfortable about leaving my child unattended while they nap.
    Really do appreciate including and sharing your series on families on Svalbard.
    Thank you to you and Christopher for sharing. Well done!

  • @TheCelestialhealer
    @TheCelestialhealer 6 месяцев назад

    Yes thank you Arvydas and Agne🙏🏼⭐️, you are sooo cool 😎

  • @Living_a_spoonie_life
    @Living_a_spoonie_life Год назад +5

    Such a prolific storyteller you are. Thank you for the wonderful video, as always!! ❤

  • @rhonies9229
    @rhonies9229 Год назад +1

    Such a difference for the children. It makes sense once the baby is all snuggled up in the pram, but it would not be safe here to leave a child outside and alone. Thank you for sharing this wonderful family.

  • @borntoroam2468
    @borntoroam2468 Год назад +2

    Just the fact that you can leave the little ones outside like that without worry, unlike here in the USA, says a lot about Svalbard and what a close knit safe community y'all have there! Thank you for sharing some insight into family life in Svalbard and a BIG thanks to this wonderful family for allowing us in! ❤

    • @Lalariet
      @Lalariet Год назад

      If you go through the comments you can see that other countries do this too 😊

  • @souleiado1882
    @souleiado1882 Год назад

    What a fantastic series! Thank you so much!

  • @slovenkas7733
    @slovenkas7733 Год назад

    Loved these videos!!! Great job!!

  • @mercedesminaya6755
    @mercedesminaya6755 Год назад +3

    Loved it! Gaby reminded me of Cecilia with her skis and how she was showing the dogs some love at the end ♥️

  • @clareprichard9215
    @clareprichard9215 Год назад +2

    Wonderful to see such a calm confident mother . What a truly special video ! Sending you warmest greetings and many blessings from an expat Brit in South India.

  • @ingridspeijer4837
    @ingridspeijer4837 Год назад

    Thank you for showing us! ❤

  • @freeagent8225
    @freeagent8225 Год назад +1

    In all my travels and my love for camping, Svalbad has my record for the longest camp 18 days.

  • @susan_brehm_art
    @susan_brehm_art Год назад

    Loving this series!!

  • @katepaxton4547
    @katepaxton4547 Год назад

    Loved this video and can’t wait for more!

  • @kimberlyprieto2846
    @kimberlyprieto2846 9 месяцев назад

    Thank You to Cecilia and this amazing family❤❤

  • @sandralis9502
    @sandralis9502 Год назад

    This was so informative. Great video!

  • @dawndawn6946
    @dawndawn6946 Год назад

    Interesting! Thank you Arvydas and family!

  • @colorado-buckeye
    @colorado-buckeye Год назад

    These 2 videos came together so well. Great content as usual.

  • @smccullou6559
    @smccullou6559 Год назад

    That's amazing....thank you for sharing their story

  • @vallovesnature8449
    @vallovesnature8449 Год назад +6

    I’m loving this series. I’m so surprised how much time Ardyvas gets for maternity. That is so awesome. I would love to have all those layers the baby had. Wool is the best thing! Hugs & love to you, Christoffer, & Grim ❤️❤️❤️

  • @kanganoroo3849
    @kanganoroo3849 Год назад

    What a lovely family. Thank you and them for sharing.

  • @sallybp2484
    @sallybp2484 Год назад

    So interesting! Thanks for sharing this with us.

  • @tayloralfonso9902
    @tayloralfonso9902 Год назад

    Such a lovely family. Thank you for sharing!

  • @mariacastello6340
    @mariacastello6340 Год назад +1

    What a lovely family - thank you so much for sharing!

  • @MothraMissWorld
    @MothraMissWorld 6 месяцев назад

    What precious tiny humans, what a lovely family! Bless!

  • @candycane99
    @candycane99 Год назад

    Love this content Cecelia. Thank you for your beautiful videos.

  • @darettablack3794
    @darettablack3794 Год назад

    Simply a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. 😊

  • @Ankit_Jaiswal
    @Ankit_Jaiswal Год назад +3

    What a lovely family! Must be so difficult to have to translate every thought you have to English and then say it for the purpose of this video. Such effort they made for the video.

  • @jeans.2539
    @jeans.2539 Год назад

    I looove your videos! So entertaining and educational!❤❤❤

  • @karlanorvell9573
    @karlanorvell9573 Год назад

    Enjoyed this episode a lot. They are a lovely family.

  • @VerhoevenSimon
    @VerhoevenSimon Год назад

    I really adore these family live videos, thank you for sharing

  • @gparsons320
    @gparsons320 Год назад

    This was really interesting! Thanks to all involved for sharing with us.

  • @celinesrodriguez7454
    @celinesrodriguez7454 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing these wonderful videos with us!!

  • @christybirling3299
    @christybirling3299 Год назад +8

    I really enjoyed this series and hope you do more. It was so interesting to learn about them leaving their children outside to nap. Here in the states you'd be thrown in jail if you left your kids alone and went for coffee. By the way, just found out this week that they filmed part of the newest Mission Impossible movie on Svalbard. They showed Tom Cruise meeting some of the locals. Svalbard is really going global!

  • @megkube
    @megkube Год назад

    Really have enjoyed "Meeting" this lovely family,through your wonderful video!Thank you so very much!

  • @Lapimmira
    @Lapimmira Год назад

    I loved to see family life there 😍 Thank you for these daily life videos!

  • @michelemeixner7604
    @michelemeixner7604 Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this-such a lovely family!!!

  • @TheEmpressgoth
    @TheEmpressgoth Год назад

    Thank you for sharing 😊 nice to see different way of life have a great week

  • @pandorapithos
    @pandorapithos Год назад

    That was incredible to watch! Thank you so much for sharing

  • @dianesmith7472
    @dianesmith7472 Год назад +1

    Absolutely loved the videos on family life - thank you for a great share into your family life ❤️🇨🇦

  • @Patchouli1666
    @Patchouli1666 11 месяцев назад

    My mum lived in Norway when I had my daughter (in uk), she bought me over this pram insulation cover, so come January when we moved to a place with a garden my daughter slept outside in her pram for her morning nap. Nothing like it available here in the UK. When we were finished with it the whole lot went back to Norway for her cousins, a well used pram and accessories ! SO enjoying your videos !!!

  • @christinascordato8601
    @christinascordato8601 Год назад

    So wonderful- beautiful family beautiful life. Thanks to all for sharing.

  • @victoriabatrus150
    @victoriabatrus150 Год назад

    Love these videos highlighting a family with children. ❤

  • @403fruit
    @403fruit Год назад

    Awesome video !! Was so cool to see how they manage the kids in such extreme weather

  • @ebmw231975
    @ebmw231975 Год назад

    Thanks to the beautiful family to let you share. Gabby was so impressive on her skis with pup pulling her and on her own!! Thanks Cecilia for another awesome video! I only wish you could post more often!!!

  • @lilpandaexpress3
    @lilpandaexpress3 Год назад

    I really rally rally love this series!!! So interesting and I can’t wait to see more!😍

  • @henna696
    @henna696 Год назад

    What a lovely video. The little girl on her skis is just precious.