How many people had never heard of Longyearbyen till the KZitem 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 KZitem content creator in this genre
@carmenberman420
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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.
@vskyrius1
Жыл бұрын
I’m a Lithuanian-American who lives in Florida. I’m always looking for videos on KZitem 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
Жыл бұрын
I’m in Florida too! I can’t imagine that cold!
@braves9652
Жыл бұрын
Vid, me too and if you have any suggestions I would love to hear more.
@sgtfifilarue8957
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
@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.
@katiestegman8083
Жыл бұрын
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!
@LilacLees
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
but why did Mom grab the snow shoes away from Cecilia so quickl? 😅 she even started Cecilia 😂.
@gretaweiss6802
Жыл бұрын
I thought the exact same thing. I was so shocked how cooperative she was! She’s so cute
@TheDuedrops
Жыл бұрын
*Medeina. It is one of our pagan goddess name
@edunbar3244
Жыл бұрын
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.
@colorado-buckeye
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. She's very talented at this.
@AngelLuluBlu
Жыл бұрын
I do the same. 😂👍🏻
@celinapalfrey6001
Жыл бұрын
Strongly agree aswell !!
@celinesrodriguez7454
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree!!
@josephbradshaw3294
Жыл бұрын
@@AngelLuluBlu WOW 😲
@pandorapopstar3713
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Babies sleep outside just in the north Europe not all europe
@AnnaM84
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@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
10 ай бұрын
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
@greekchickie
Жыл бұрын
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
@ReneeOh
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Sorry, I meant to say in the eighties.
@badgerpa9
Жыл бұрын
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.
@alys4570
Жыл бұрын
We would get arrested in the US for leaving such a young child unattended outdoors. It happens all the time
@trenarichardson690
Жыл бұрын
You can definitely tell the baby is used to being bundled up. She just sits there and get your layers on. ❤
@michellesmith702
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@@minime7375 I'm thinking they probably did both kids like that since birth, so it's second nature.
@sewistnotsewer
Жыл бұрын
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!
@timeahajdu6459
Жыл бұрын
This babies sleeping outside thing blows my mind every time I see or hear about it.
@Kari_B61ex
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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!
@karolw.5208
Жыл бұрын
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!
@LezbollahMothra
11 ай бұрын
What precious tiny humans, what a lovely family! Bless!
@griselleisara3799
Жыл бұрын
I can’t even imagine leaving my baby outside like that. With no worries. That’s awesome though. That they can do that ❤
@andie1719
Жыл бұрын
No way ever would I park my baby in the states.
@safe-keeper1042
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's completely normal in Norway, even on the mainland where there's way more people.
@LizzyCat
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
It's like another world!! Just wow
@alejandragarza2670
Жыл бұрын
I feel exactly the same. Could never do that.
@WellEditedCo
Жыл бұрын
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!
@lorainefleeman6011
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
@@WellEditedCo I know. White kids don't play outside here, either, but I'm just enjoying seeing the African kids play.
@berthavillalobos8163
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
lots of Americans wants it but are you willing to pay up to 60% total in taxes to pay for it?
@denise11864
Жыл бұрын
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. ❤
@undernorthernstar5697
Жыл бұрын
As a Finn, the way they work with weather and kids is very relatable! I highly enjoy watching this!
@Noddingdog63
Жыл бұрын
Lived in Finland for 10 years and as you say normal to leave kids outside in winter to sleep.
@Emma.Andersson
Жыл бұрын
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 😍
@doramaar123
Жыл бұрын
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 :)
@TravelsWithKy
Жыл бұрын
I love how much fresh air they get! They are definitely going to grow up loving nature in Svalbard. ❤
@emmakate2376
11 ай бұрын
i mean they have to, to stay healthy since how little light they get! but yes it’s refreshing to see :)
@janeblackbird2376
Жыл бұрын
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. ✌️❤️🐕
@gabriellagirardi4741
Жыл бұрын
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❤
@michelle14749
Жыл бұрын
Such a nice family to share their lives with us, thank you. You can see how happy the little girl is living there.
@lisah6928
Жыл бұрын
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!
@dragonmac1234
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
@@dragonmac1234 it’s ok though, no worries! I found it actually really funny to see the opposite perspective 😂
@adriiteach
Жыл бұрын
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!
@mallory0322
Жыл бұрын
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!🌎 🌍🌼🌈💙
@koololdster
Жыл бұрын
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!
@penguinswithwifi
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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.
@jlouis4407
Жыл бұрын
Love the dog pulling the kid on skis
@allisonpilmer451
Жыл бұрын
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!
@christip20
Жыл бұрын
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….
@cathiecollins7320
Жыл бұрын
What a lovely family! I'm from the US, so it's nice to learn about how different cultures raise their children
@i.am.heather
Жыл бұрын
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!
@MadamGahan
Жыл бұрын
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!
@livingintheforest3963
Жыл бұрын
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.
@CeciliaBlomdahl
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
@livingintheforest3963
Жыл бұрын
@@CeciliaBlomdahl wonderful!!! 🌺🌹🌺
@marysalmon2367
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Lynda_NicAirt
Жыл бұрын
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!!
@braves9652
Жыл бұрын
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. ❤
@kaydublin5164
Жыл бұрын
Cecilia, I can’t believe how fast your channel is growing, your videos are wonderful and fascinating.
@gracebarkho1797
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!!!!
@spa11199
Жыл бұрын
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....
@spiritofanu3112
Жыл бұрын
Please thank this wonderful family for sharing their lives with us. I enjoyed hearing their story very much
@TheCelestialhealer
10 ай бұрын
Yes thank you Arvydas and Agne🙏🏼⭐️, you are sooo cool 😎
@temper44
Жыл бұрын
Cecilia, I like this concept of showcasing people on Svalbard. I have an idea on how you could make it even better though. How about you and Christopher do the same thing, you visit a family and talk about their life, but you put Christopher in their kitchen to prepare a great dinner, something local like fish or meat. While he is cooking, you talk to the family on camera, and check in with Christopher here and there. You get to showcase the family, the Nordic cuisine, and Christophers cooking skills as well. Triple threat!
@patipri22
7 ай бұрын
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 ❤
@amyeastin5263
Жыл бұрын
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.
@saltymaam2046
9 ай бұрын
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!
@rhonies9229
Жыл бұрын
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.
@judyl5260
Жыл бұрын
So good learning about families, school, childhood…sleeping outside! Please give them my thanks!
@andrewpike1993
Жыл бұрын
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! 😊
@howlandowlle7953
Жыл бұрын
. 18:45, re. little one sleeping outside. "...the kid's just gong to chill here." No truer words were ever uttered in these videos.
@mandilynn24
Жыл бұрын
Living in Germany and visiting Sweden, I fell in love. I seriously would love to move there! Beautiful people!!!!!❤
@lawrenceneuenii3564
8 ай бұрын
That is so awesome!! Looks like that family has made a friend in you and Christoffer!!
@borntoroam2468
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
If you go through the comments you can see that other countries do this too 😊
@judegambling5482
Жыл бұрын
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! 😍
@Living_a_spoonie_life
Жыл бұрын
Such a prolific storyteller you are. Thank you for the wonderful video, as always!! ❤
@CeciliaBlomdahl
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! ♡
@amandamills6181
Жыл бұрын
Seems like another world, being able to leave your baby outside unattended. Seems like a wonderful place in many ways!
@clareprichard9215
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Patchouli1666
Жыл бұрын
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 !!!
@lisamedlyn3818
Жыл бұрын
It is so funny watching the dog pull the little girl on her skis. She falls over and gets right back up. 😅
@fayepotts3279
Жыл бұрын
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!
@happygilmor1
Жыл бұрын
What an awesome Family...So sweet and very mature in their thought process....The kids are great and enjoy like it should be..thanks for the vlog Cecilia
@christybirling3299
Жыл бұрын
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!
@Ankit_Jaiswal
Жыл бұрын
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.
@freeagent8225
Жыл бұрын
In all my travels and my love for camping, Svalbad has my record for the longest camp 18 days.
@LindaKayHolevas
Жыл бұрын
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. ❤
@kb9847
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Arvydas and family for sharing your experience. We lived in the Arctic Circle in Canada with our 2 young kids. Kids just adapt.
@dellabella2637
Жыл бұрын
I'm from the US and the first time I saw a baby sleeping outside in their pram was in Germany back in the 90's. I thought for sure they forgot the poor little one until my German friends set me straight 🤣. I love these videos and have learned so much about Longyearbyen in the 6 months that I have watched the channel and am addicted! Thank you for sharing Cecilia.
@TrulyJefferson
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful family. Everyone seems so kind and friendly.
@nicplaysstuff
Жыл бұрын
OMG, Gabby and being pulled by her doggo on skis - my heart! Lovely family and beautiful video.
@2daylayover
Жыл бұрын
Adding “the” before Philippines is a small detail that most people neglect but as a Filipino I really appreciate that. Well done Cecelia. You do great work. ❤
@annakatherine2891
Жыл бұрын
Loved getting to see what family life with small children is like. Looking forward to more of the meet the locals series!
@vallovesnature8449
Жыл бұрын
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 ❤️❤️❤️
@kimchininja
Жыл бұрын
I just love this lovely family. They are so smart taking this kids outside. I wish to see more parents doing this. It's so healthy! I remember seeing families while visiting in Sweden eating inside while babies were outside in town sleeping in strollers, and thought, wow! Then a Swedish friend explained to me, and I was so impressed how safe it was. I'm envious. I wish we could do this here in the US. Great video. Oh, I remember mark Sabbatini and his online magazine ice people! He lives in Alaska now, I think.
@barbarabalogh7779
8 ай бұрын
I found this video most interesting, Cecilia. I teach ESL to adults so hearing about the different nationalities living there was fascinating to me. Also learning about the age statistics interested me. Wow, very few elderly there too.
@theawecat27
Жыл бұрын
thank you! i loved this series so much
@CeciliaBlomdahl
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it! 😊
@hsoderberg6505
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
I was going to mention the same thing!
@springsogourne
Жыл бұрын
I look forward to having my Sunday morning coffee with Cecilias videos. ❤
@henna696
Жыл бұрын
What a lovely video. The little girl on her skis is just precious.
@mercedesminaya6755
Жыл бұрын
Loved it! Gaby reminded me of Cecilia with her skis and how she was showing the dogs some love at the end ♥️
@offtomilan
Жыл бұрын
Wow, how SAFE it must be to live there!!! How cool to feel that sense of safety for your kids!
@zaram131
Жыл бұрын
I love this family! It is so fascinating that they put their baby outside to sleep in the cold weather. I can see that she is dressed very warmly. Agné is such a good mother! Tell them thank you! 💛
@Erika-gm2tf
Жыл бұрын
I love how the babies sleep out on the porch in the cold. It was maybe 60 years ago, that people would leave their babies outside the door in their prams in many European and US city neighborhoods. People trusted their neighbors. The kids were safe and got fresher air that they didn't get inside tenements and other buildings. As an adult, there's nothing better than an outdoor nap in a place where you feel safe. Wonderful video.
@djurdjicanapijalostaff555
Жыл бұрын
Hi Cecilia, I'm from East Europe, living in Canada. And yes, it's normal for our kids to spend so much time outdoors. They are so much healthier and overall happier. Wish more countries recognized the importance of fresh air and outdoors instead of indoors with TV screens, iPads, and games. Kids would be so much healthier and happier everywhere. I absolutely love your videos... Keep on making them. It's nice to open people's eyes to the fact that small, beautiful places like yours exist everywhere. ❤ From chilly Ontario, Canada
@emmanauffts5946
Жыл бұрын
I love watching you. I've always been fascinated by the northern parts of Canada so this is just something I love to find out about. I'm from Scotland now living in Alberta, Canada so I'm used to the early dark nights and cold weather. I love sharing with my friends back home the different ways we love compared to my birth home. I always enjoy what you post. I found you on TT
@massiahgrom
Жыл бұрын
Ah the northen European lifestyle, its the best ! Healthy food , ourdoor living , open minds and hearts , whats not to love . 50 nationalities ! What a great way to grow up .
@rmd99
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this Cecilia! I live in the United States and I find this video so fascinating! I’ve been hoping that you would do a video on how children deal with 24 hour darkness and an arctic environment. I find it interesting how Medeina naps outside in the cold! I’ve always heard that cold air is good for you. I’m just curious how long does she nap for outside? I’ll be looking forward to your video about children experiencing 24 hour daylight! ❤
@barbaralouise_
Жыл бұрын
I am a new subscriber to your channel. I love it! You Christoffer and Grim are wonderful to watch! Thank you for this channel, I enjoy it completely!
@leeclipper643
Жыл бұрын
I would love to sometime hear the feelings and viewpoint of people nearing the end of their life living here due to aging. Love all the episodes!
@skywriting33
Жыл бұрын
That gorgeous baby was so good about getting dressed up! Bless her ❤
@zivagoldman2001
Жыл бұрын
I like how the dog walks the kid instead of the other way around. Thanks for listing the statistics on who lives in Longyearbyen. This is very interesting.
@AK-vr4fi
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved the series! I’m so glad that there’s a safe place out in the world with compassionate people. As an American, we can’t even let go of our kid’s hand in a store because of the fear they’ll be taken. We have videos of parents explaining how they have to put leashed bands on kid’s wrist & lock the doors with kids in the car while we unload groceries. Longyearben is such a beautiful place with beautiful people. Thank you all for showing this ❤
@Shadeadder
Жыл бұрын
??? Where do you live?? My family is in the Southern U.S. and I've never heard parents be that fearful.
@AK-vr4fi
Жыл бұрын
@@Shadeadder There’s an average of 460,000 kids that go missing in the US each year. If those statistics don’t prompt you to secure your children a bit more then bless your heart. I didn’t mean this as me going out scared for my life but I hold my child closer in public places. I applaud Longyearben for not needing to think twice on leaving their baby outside as they don’t have the statistics as we do.
@Shadeadder
Жыл бұрын
@@AK-vr4fi Statistics mean nothing without understanding the details behind them. The number is terrible, but I bet very, very few of them were kids at the grocery store with their parents in your average suburbia. The vast majority (4:1) of kidnapping crimes involve family perpetrators, not strangers. Moreover, the majority of kids who go missing (84%) are runaways between the ages of 12 to 18. The chances of your child being abducted in broad daylight with their parent is extremely, extremely low. I'm not saying "Don't be vigilant". But saying "we can’t even let go of our kid’s hand in a store because of the fear they’ll be taken" is definitely a reflection of a cultural hysteria.
@AK-vr4fi
Жыл бұрын
@@Shadeadder You protect your kids the way you want & I will protect mine the way I want. It’s not a hassle to hold my young child’s hand in a store. I’m not judging anyone who does otherwise.
@JenSines
Жыл бұрын
97.8% of those reported missing are found and 90% are runaways or have been taken by a family member. America is much safer now than it was in the 70s, we just get bombarded with terrible news because the media wants us to keep watching. I live in Detroit and I feel my family is very safe.
@kimberlyprieto2846
Жыл бұрын
Thank You to Cecilia and this amazing family❤❤
@rmclosa
Жыл бұрын
I can't believe it's been more than a year since my -way too short- visit to Longyearbyen... I wish to come back soon!! And... for those who ask... YES winter is a GREAT time to visit Svalbard!
@Emma-se5wm
Жыл бұрын
Thank you to the beautiful family letting us take a peek into their lives on Svalbard! Amazing how resilient the little ones are. So impressed with the linguistic skills of the parents and kiddos alike.
@jeanneselin453
9 ай бұрын
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
@AnneMarieLink
Жыл бұрын
Fascinating to hear baby sleeps outside once a day. Healthy living.
@kamrontimothylibertone
Жыл бұрын
That is smart to watch the flags to see what type of weather is out. The wind is a major factor on the island weather there. I love how safe it is there. It is a beautiful city to live in if you can afford it. Kids have so much energy. They are like the Energizer Bunny from that battery company.
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