Arctic Guides & Stories
Data-driven guides for aurora hunters — solar cycle forecasts, honest destination comparisons, packing lists, and first-hand polar experiences.
Northern Lights 2026–2027: The Solar Maximum Aftermath Guide
Solar Cycle 25 peaked in 2024–2025 with record-breaking aurora displays. Here's what the science says about 2026–2027 and whether you've missed the best of it.
Iceland vs Norway for Northern Lights: The Honest Data-Driven Comparison
Both countries top every aurora bucket list. But which one is actually better for your trip? We ran the numbers on cost, aurora probability, activities, and crowds.
What to Pack for the Arctic: The Complete Polar Packing List
Packing for the Arctic is a different challenge to any other trip. Get the layer system wrong and you're miserable. Get it right and you'll be warm at -25°C watching the northern lights for hours.
Budget Breakdown: How Much Does a Northern Lights Trip Actually Cost?
From £800 budget Iceland breaks to £5,000 luxury Norwegian lodges — here's the honest, data-driven cost breakdown for every type of northern lights trip, with real numbers.