North America
Icebergs, midnight sun and some of the emptiest land on Earth.
Greenland is the world's largest island, mostly covered by an ice sheet, with small, brightly painted towns scattered along its rocky coast. Ilulissat and its UNESCO-listed Icefjord, where giant icebergs drift into Disko Bay, are the highlight for many. Nuuk, the capital, has a fine national museum, and the east coast around Tasiilaq is wilder still. It is part of the Kingdom of Denmark but largely self-governing.
There are no roads between towns, so travel is by plane, helicopter or boat, and weather can change plans. Expect Inuit culture, musk ox and fresh halibut on menus, and hiking, kayaking or whale watching. June to August brings long days and open water, September adds northern lights, and March and April are best for dog sledding.
June, July, August.