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Greenland wants a tourism boom but many feel cold at the prospect

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Greenland wants a tourism boom but many feel cold at the prospect

A frozen landscape with breathtaking views, Greenland wants to attract more tourists but its remote location and fragile environment – which make it a unique destination – also pose challenges. “The effects of global heating are at their most pronounced in the Arctic,” says Michael Hall, a professor and tourism expert at the University of … Read more

Why traditional Inuit facial tattoos are having a revival among women in Greenland

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Why traditional Inuit facial tattoos are having a revival among women in Greenland

Andu Schiodt Pikilak has dark dashes on her forehead descending into a deep “V” like geese flying in formation, an Inuit tattoo she sees as a rebirth for both her and Greenlandic culture. “We’re going back to our roots,” said the reserved 61-year-old psychologist, who took the plunge seven years ago, before adding other tattoos … Read more