In this article, I will share what I learned about Arctic wildlife from conversations with scientists, naturalists, and guides of the Swan Hellenic expedition. When you stand on the deck, gazing at the coastline, it may sometimes seem that there is no life there. But after spending even just a couple of days in the Arctic, you begin to realise that it has its own rules – very different from those we are used to. Talking to zoologists, ornithologists, naturalists,…
Captain of the Swan Hellenic expedition vessel SH Diana shares his journey to polar waters and the secrets of ice navigation. He first sailed to Antarctica in 2007, almost by chance, and since then has been unable to imagine his life without the icy latitudes. Today, Captain Votiacov says that for him the polar regions are not just a place to work, but a way of life, where danger and beauty coexist.   The Captain’s Path to the Polar Regions…
How life is organised on the island of Spitsbergen and why the Arctic is a unique place on our planet. This is the second article in the series about travelling to the Arctic aboard the expedition ship SH Diana of Swan Hellenic. In the Arctic, everything is different – the rhythm of life, the laws of nature, the rules of conduct, and even the attitude towards life and death itself. Once you have been here, you begin to feel your…
Here silence is never empty. It crackles through the pack ice and drifts over glaciers. In the Arctic nature reveals itself slowly, if you’re paying attention. You won’t find guarantees or easy drama; instead, you might witness a bear leave its meal not because of your presence, but because it caught another scent. You might discover that the most powerful moment is not what you see — but what you don’t disturb. Rayann Elzein is the Expedition Leader aboard SH…
Have you ever dreamed of finding yourself in a place where time loses its meaning and you feel like a tiny part of grand and harsh nature? The polar regions of our planet are exactly such a place. This article opens a series about the journey of the Editor-in-Chief of Successful Business Magazine Natalia Kardash to the Arctic. But you may ask: how is the Arctic connected to Cyprus? Quite simply: a company that owns three vessels built specifically for…
He spent a year on Svalbard in an Arctic tent, explored Greenland with just skis and a parachute, and discovered lost relics from historic expeditions. Now a guest lecturer aboard Swan Hellenic, Mark Evans inspires travellers with a profound passion for the icy wilderness, inviting us to understand, admire, and protect one of Earth's last great frontiers.   700 days in the Arctic: tent on Svalbard, parachute on Greenland Mark, how did your fascinating connection with the Arctic begin? It…
Massimo Martina is a collector and dealer of modern art. Leveraging his long experience as CFO of one of the most important collections of Salvador Dalí sculptures and limited editions, he personally selects the best artworks on the market. Now an independent art consultant and entrepreneur based in Cyprus, he connects galleries and collectors with exceptional pieces, building a career rooted in trust and long-term partnerships. In this conversation, he reflects on leadership, risk-taking and the value of beauty in…

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