Islands way up north: there’s something awe-inspiring about the world’s extreme northerly places

These islands are so far removed from most of our lives — and I find them fascinating. Find out why in this nine-minute trip north of the Arctic Circle. 

Notes:

See today's weather forecast for Jan Mayen.

Here's a site about Jan Mayen, with the Lord Dufferin quote.

And here's another page about Jan Mayen.

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Music: Jens East — Daybreak (ft. Henk): www.soundcloud.com/jenseast
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