Best Tromsø Podcasts (2024)

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Dagmar Aaen in Tromsø - Gateway to the Arctic 14:32

14d ago14:32

14:32

Arved Fuchs has now moored the Dagmar Aaen in Tromsø. From there, it will continue directly to Hammerfest tomorrow and then to Bear Island, weather permitting. In the current podcast episode, Arved Fuchs talks about the challenges of the upcoming leg to Bear Island in the Barents Sea in the Arctic Ocean, which he intends to tackle in just a few day…

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Trondheim, a leaking fuel injector and a strong wind from the front 9:22

4h ago9:22

9:22

Arved Fuchs has reached Trondheim with the Dagmar Aaen, where he first had to deal with a leaking fuel injector - a case for which he has made provisions. Arved Fuchs explains that he has plenty of spare parts on board for the Callesen Diesel and for all other important instruments and equipment so that he can react immediately in such a situation.…

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Bear Island Discoveries and Barents Sea Whales 9:28

8h ago9:28

9:28

In this episode, Arved Fuchs shares his latest adventures aboard the DAGMAR AAEN as he journeys towards the Lofoten Islands. He recounts his remarkable landings on Bear Island, where he discovered fascinating relics from the past and visited a meteorological station. Arved also describes a breathtaking encounter with nature, as well as the abundant…

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Arved Fuchs reaches BEAR ISLAND 6:39

9d ago6:39

6:39

Arved Fuchs reached Bear Island today and, in this podcast episode, he talks about the approach to the Arctic island, which was hidden in fog, the crossing with the small dinghy, and the first steps of some crew members on land. He also discusses the challenges and highlights of the last leg since Hammerfest. Koordinaten: 74.488739, 19.253740 Suppo…

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Final Preparations for the Next Leg to Bear Island 12:50

11d ago12:50

12:50

The to-do list aboard the Dagmar Aaen was long today: oil change for the generator, filter change, checking the rigging, refueling diesel, refilling water, folding laundry, restocking food supplies... In the sheltered harbour of Hammerfest, Arved Fuchs and his crew are preparing for the next and crucial leg of the OCEAN CHANGE 2024 expedition. Tomo…

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Arved Fuchs, the Arctic Circle, a Glacier and the Lofoten Fishermen 17:06

21d ago17:06

17:06

Arved Fuchs has now crossed the Arctic Circle with the Dagmar Aaen, visited the Svartisen Glacier and reached the Lofoten Islands, a group of islands in the north of Norway. In the harbour of Vaeroy, he met some local fishermen again with whom he had already had contact eleven years ago during a winter expedition, because back then they produced ex…

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Northern Waters: Sailing from Ålesund to Lovund 11:30

1M ago11:30

11:30

Arved Fuchs und the Dagmar Aaen have reached the harbour of the Norwegian island of Lovund. In this episode, he talks about the last days on the open sea, about the crew's seaworthiness in wind and waves, about puffins and salmon farms and which glacier he is heading for next. www.arved-fuchs.de www.baerbel-fening.de Support the Show. www.arved-fuc…

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Norway's West Cape: With the Dagmar Aaen through Rough Seas 19:47

1M ago19:47

19:47

In this episode, Arved Fuchs shares his journey with the Dagmar Aaen through Stadthavet, one of the most treacherous sections of the Norwegian coast near the Stadlandet peninsula. This area is notorious for its dangerous cross seas caused by conflicting currents, and it's said that over 50 shipwrecks lie on its seabed. Due to the perilous nature of…

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Arved Fuchs in Norway: Fjords and Football 22:14

2M ago22:14

22:14

Arved Fuchs has arrived in Norway with the Dagmar Aaen and reports today from the Hardangerfjord. He talks about the impressive Norwegian coastline, dreamlike sunrises, glassy seas, and reveals what role the Euro is playing for his international crew. www.arved-fuchs.de www.baerbel-fening.de Koordinaten: 59.780500, 5.502229 Support the Show. www.ar…

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Dagmar Aaen has moored on the the Danish island Læsø 15:38

2M ago15:38

15:38

Arved Fuchs has moored the Dagmar Aaen in the harbour of Vesterø on the Danish island of Læsø. In this podcast episode, he talks about the first few days on board, the on-board routine and the vital medical briefing. With a few examples from his numerous expeditions, it quickly becomes clear why it is so important that everyone knows what to do in …

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Seaborn again - Arved Fuchs casts the lines for the Expedition OCEAN CHANGE 2024 5:42

2M ago5:42

5:42

Arved Fuchs sets sail for Bear Island in the Barents Sea in the Arctic Ocean. Before the start of the OCEAN CHANGE 2024 expedition, Arved Fuchs spoke to journalists and camera crews on board his 93-year-old ship Dagmar Aaen about the looming threat of global warming and emphasised the importance of marine research in tackling this problem. Arved Fu…

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#58 10 Years of TROLLing: A Birthday Podcast Episode 22:47

2M ago22:47

22:47

The Tromsø Repository of Language and Linguistics (TROLLing) published its first dataset on June 13, 2014. Since then, the repository has grown to 173 datasets, each of which is available in open access and equipped with metadata explaining its contents. Two of the most frequent users of the archive, professor of Russian linguistics Laura A. Janda …

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#57 KOALA – Building Support for Diamond Open Access 40:48

3M ago40:48

40:48

The German initiative KOALA (in English, Building Consortial Open Access Solutions) is a bottom-up initiative that negotiates funding for Diamond Open Access by cutting into library budgets. By pooling resources from more than a hundred research libraries across Germany, KOALA has so far secured funding for ten peer-reviewed journals and two book s…

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#56 IOI and Infra Finder 34:36

4M ago34:36

34:36

The non-profit initiative IOI (Invest in Open Infrastructure) works to increase the investment in, and adoption of, open infrastructure. This podcast episode was recorded in conjunction with the launch of the collaboratively developed, openly available Infra Finder database.More details, including a transcript of the entire episode, can be found at…

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#55 The European Landscape of Institutional Publishing 27:13

6M ago27:13

27:13

This episode discusses Diamond Open Access publishing services provided by institutions, occasioned by a recent landscape report on Institutional Publishing in the European Research Area and a synopsis of the same report. The main findings of the report are contextualized alongside previously assembled knowledge on Diamond Open Access journals and …

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#54 Rights Retention Policies - a SPARC Europe report 28:02

7M ago28:02

28:02

A discussion on SPARC Europe's report "Opening Knowledge: Retaining Rights and Open Licensing in Europe" (Zenodo, 28 June 2023). Three of the authors of the report share their thoughts on why the landscape differs so much between countries. They also look to the future of Rights Retention Policies across Europe.More details, including a transcript …

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#53 Research Assessment – Navigating Pitfalls and Promoting Change 1:00:02

8M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Podcast version of the closing panel discussion at The 18th Munin Conference on Scholarly Publishing (Tromsø, Norway, 8–10 November 2023). The panel consisted of champions of research assessment reform (Yensi Flores Bueso, University of Washington / University College Cork; Kirstie Whitaker, The Alan Turing Institute) and university leaders (Hervé …

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#52 Responsible Research Assessment 25:16

9M ago25:16

25:16

Felix Schönbrodt speaks about his work within the German Psychological Society, where he is part of a committee that has developed a set of guidelines for Responsible Research Assessment. A professor at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich, Germany, Schönbrodt is also the leader of LMU’s Open Science Centre and has been working actively to prom…

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Designing a New Generation of Hotel Rooms at Marriott’s Innovation Lab 12:20

9M ago12:20

12:20

What can travelers expect from the next generation of hotel rooms? To find out, Hamish heads to the top secret innovation lab at Marriott Headquarters — where more adaptable, interactive, and locally connected hotel rooms are being crafted as the ideal home base for millions of travel journeys to come. He learns why the near future of hotel rooms i…

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Tromsø, Norway: Catch the Northern Lights over mountains and fjords at Moxy Tromsø 12:30

10M ago12:30

12:30

Eleven stories above the arctic circle, a panoramic view — of Norwegian mountains, fjords, and the Northern Lights — sweeps travelers into the natural world. That’s the first thing you’ll see when you check in at Moxy Tromsø, because the hotel lobby is intentionally perched on the top floor. A welcome drink and an uninterrupted view make this a one…

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New York City: Discover the choreography of travel with David Rockwell, designer of W New York - Union Square 13:19

10M ago13:19

13:19

What do an airport terminal, the set of a Broadway show, and one of the most revered parks in New York City have in common? They’ve all been shaped by renowned designer David Rockwell — and they all reveal the hidden choices that go into designing a public space. David’s work shows a deep understanding of gathering places, in-between spaces, and tr…

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Bucharest: Meet for drinks in a 100-year-old bank vault at The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection 16:07

10M ago16:07

16:07

Bucharest, the capital city of Romania, is a rising destination for travelers who want to visit a vibrant European city with a fantastic local food scene, access to breathtaking countryside excursions, and centuries of historic architecture. Tapping into that history is The Marmorosch Bucharest, an Autograph Collection Hotel. This hotel was crafted…

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Bali: Embrace culture through design at Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort in Indonesia 15:28

11M ago15:28

15:28

On the southern tip of the Indonesian island of Bali, the Nusa Dua peninsula offers travelers some of the most stunning beaches in Southeast Asia. But the area surrounding Nusa Dua is also home to majestic cliffs, lush hills, and stone temples. These settings offer a chance to connect with Bali’s local landscape, architecture, and culture — an expe…

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Yucatan, Mexico: Connect stars, sea, and cenotes at the St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya 18:45

12M ago18:45

18:45

The Riviera Maya, a coastal paradise on the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, is home to peaceful mangroves, stunning beaches, and breathtaking freshwater pools known as cenotes. And nestled amongst the mangrove trees is the St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya — a 620-acre reserve that immerses travelers in a heavenly natural setting and pays homage to…

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At High Speed across the North Sea to Skagen (Denmark) 13:11

1y ago13:11

13:11

Arved Fuchs reached the port of Skagen (Dk) today with the Dagmar Aaen. In this podcast episode, he answers the questions of many podcast listeners collected on Instagram and Facebook. For example, he explains the advantage of the seawater shower on deck, points out the special features of the dishwasher below deck, the various services available t…

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Arved Fuchs amidst Scotland's Stunning Nature: Tidal Currents and Breathtaking Shark Leaps 13:49

1y ago13:49

13:49

Arved Fuchs is still in Scotland with the Dagmar Aaen. He has left the west coast and is currently in the Caldeonian Canal on his way to Inverness. In the current podcast episode, he talks about the happenings on board, scientific measurements, Scottish fishermen, strong tidal currents and unforgettable nature experiences with dolphins, sharks and …

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Tydal Range 5,20m in Kyle of Lochalsh / Scotland 10:46

1y ago10:46

10:46

A visit to the uninhabited island of North Rona in the North Atlantic, where rats once ate everything the inhabitants could eat, a defect in the anchor winch that meant that the Dagmar Aaen's 100m long, heavy anchor chain had to be painstakingly brought up again, and evening research in Scottish pubs: Arved Fuchs is currently in the north of Scotla…

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Captain Arved sails through the rough North Sea from Norway to Scotland 12:15

1y ago12:15

12:15

Strong to stormy north-westerly winds with swells of up to three meters over the past few days meant that the leg from Egersund in Norway to Peterhead in Scotland took much longer than planned. The Dagmar Aaen dived deep into the North Sea waves and visibly enjoyed it - and so did Arved Fuchs. It was a different story for some of the new crew membe…

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Captain Arved's Adventurous Voyage to Strandby, Denmark 9:14

1y ago9:14

9:14

Captain Arved Fuchs and the Crew onboard Dagmar Aaen have arrived in the small port of Strandby in the northern part of Denmark. In this podcast episode, Captain Arved talks about the two legs from Bornholm via Laesö to here, about setting sail and preparing fish, about the good life on deck, and the challenges of the next leg through the Skagerrak…

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Captain Arved's Challenges in the Baltic Sea 11:24

1y ago11:24

11:24

A lot has happened since the start of the expedition a few days ago: from the visit of the Federal Environment Minister on board the Dagmar Aaen to the first scientific missions, fantastic sailing weather, and the production of homemade noodles below deck, Arved Fuchs has a lot to tell. www.arved-fuchs.de www.baerbel-fening.de Support the Show. www…

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Cast Off - Captain Arved sets off on Expedition 2023 13:43

1y ago13:43

13:43

Arved Fuchs set off today with his crew on board the Dagmar Aaen for the next leg of the OCEAN CHANGE expedition, which will take him first to Warnemünde on the Baltic Sea and from there north to the Outer Hebrides. In this podcast episode, which we recorded on deck right before the ship set sail, Arved Fuchs talks about the final preparations on b…

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#51 Breaking up with Elsevier 22:16

1y ago22:16

22:16

Janine Bijsterbosch, member of the editorial team of Imaging Neuroscience, informs about their recent break with publishing giant Elsevier. The editors collectively left the Elsevier journal Neuroimage, where the impact factor was 7.4 and the cost of publishing (APC) was set at 3,450 US Dollars. Instead, they set up a new, non-profit journal called…

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Kiviak - Seal Stuffed with Birds - and other Greenlandic Expedition Delicacies 15:38

1y ago15:38

15:38

Kiviak - seal stuffed with birds - is a bizarre Greenlandic Inuit dish that Arved Fuchs was invited to during an expedition. In this podcast episode, he talks about enjoying the delicacy in the fresh air, how it tasted, and why he didn't just taste a small bite, but really ate it. In this podcast episode, Arved Fuchs also talks about the final prep…

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#50 Brill And Open Access 33:03

1y ago33:03

33:03

Stephanie Veldman and Arjan van Dijk of Brill Publishing reveal the economic mechanisms and strategic thinking behind their work in open access. A 340-year-old publishing house with strong credentials in the Humanities and Social Sciences in particular, it publishes some 1,400 academic books and more than 300 peer-reviewed journals annually. About …

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Captain Arved and the Legend of the Northwest Passage 26:39

1+ y ago26:39

26:39

The Northwest Passage, the northern sea route from Europe to Asia, has always been challenging and dangerous. Even experienced sailors have failed to cross it. Roald Amundsen was the first to cross it - but it took him a whole three years. In 1993, Arved Fuchs and the Dagmar Aaen passed the Northwest Passage within one year. The Dagmar Aaen is the …

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Captain Arved's 1993 Battle against Ice and Storm on the Northwest Passage 17:07

1+ y ago17:07

17:07

In 1993, explorer Arved Fuchs and his ship Dagmar Aaen set out to conquer the treacherous Northwest Passage, one of the world's most challenging nautical routes. Fuchs battled against ice and storm, facing constant danger and uncertainty at every turn. But with courage and determination, he and his crew conquered the icy unknown, becoming one of th…

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From Top to Toe - Wellness for the Dagmar Aaen at the Shipyard 7:32

1+ y ago7:32

7:32

Dagmar Aaen is still at the shipyard in Egernsund, where Captain Arved Fuchs and crew members just finished work on the engine. The 92-year-old wooden lady is in premium condition for the next expedition, which is to start by the end of June. Listen also to the English podcast "Technology and the Sea - Fascination Marine Technology". www.arved-fuch…

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Ship Ashore 7:20

1+ y ago7:20

7:20

The DAGAMR AAEN has been in the "C.j.Skibs-og Bådebyggeri" shipyard in Egernsund/Denmark for a good week and is being put through its paces there for the upcoming expedition. Arved Fuchs and Bärbel Fening made themselves comfortable UNDER the Dagmar Aaen for the recording of this podcast episode and talked about the condition of the old lady and th…

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Captain Arved battles treacherous Ice Pressings during the Northwest Passage 16:46

1+ y ago16:46

16:46

Chunks of ice weighing tons push and shove, topple over, stand on end and drift with great force through the Canadian Bellut Street. Between all the ice floes, the DAGMAR AAEN fights for survival, is tossed back and forth countless times like a toy with destructive, jerky impacts. Never before has Arved Fuchs felt the elemental force of nature so i…

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Captain Arved: Storm Survival at Cape Farvel, Greenland 15:50

1+ y ago15:50

15:50

During his first major expedition with the DAGMAR AAEN, the ICESAIL expedition, Arved Fuchs got caught in a heavy storm at the southern tip of Greenland - at the notorious Cape Farvel - in 1993, with 10-force winds and huge waves whose crests broke over the Dagmar Aaen. This went on for hours. The seawater destroyed navigation instruments and chart…

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#49 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as promoter of Open Research 27:56

1+ y ago27:56

27:56

An online interview with Ashley Farley, program officer of Knowledge and Research Services at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. As of 2023, the Gates Foundation earmarks some 8,000,000,000 US Dollars annually to its various philanthropic goals. Focusing on global health and global development, the Gates Foundation supports a wide range of resear…

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Captain Arved, the Arctic Ice and the First Attempt to Cross the North East Passage 18:48

1+ y ago18:48

18:48

Arved Fuchs is a famous German adventurer. He has travelled the world - especially the oceans - for more than 45 years and he does this in a very powerful way. He is the first person to reach the North Pole and South Pole by foot within one year. He surrounded Cape Horn in a folding boat and crossed Greenland with sledge dogs for 70 days. In 1991 h…

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- 60° C: Captain Arved in Siberia (ICESAIL-Expedition) 19:48

1+ y ago19:48

19:48

Arved Fuchs is a famous German adventurer. He has travelled the world - especially the oceans - for more than 45 years and he does this in a very powerful way. He is the first person to reach the North Pole and South Pole by foot within one year. He surrounded Cape Horn in a folding boat and crossed Greenland with sledge dogs for 70 days. In 1991 h…

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#48 DIAMAS - supporting high quality Diamond Open Access publishing 20:10

1+ y ago20:10

20:10

An introduction to the project DIAMAS, aimed at investigating and supporting “diamond” open access publishing models, i.e. free for the reader as well as the author (no publishing charges/APCs). An ultimate goal of the three-year project is to foster high-quality diamond publishing by setting up a Europe-wide capacity center. The recording was made…

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#47 A short introduction to DOAJ 11:54

1+ y ago11:54

11:54

The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) was founded in 2003. It currently lists more than 18,000 peer-reviewed, strictly open access journals (Gold or Diamond). Dominic Mitchell, who has worked for DOAJ for the last ten years, explains how the indexing process is managed by a combination of volunteers and salaried staff like himself, how they …

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#46 The whys and whats of OPERAS 19:24

1+ y ago19:24

19:24

OPERAS, the European research infrastructure dedicated to open scholarly communication in the social sciences and humanities, has more than 50 member institutions from 16 different countries. The aim is to share knowledge between stakeholders across Europe through a variety of multinational Special Interest Groups developing collaborative services …

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Captain Arved: Addicted to the Ice 9:36

1+ y ago9:36

9:36

Arved Fuchs is a famous German adventurer. He has travelled the world - especially the oceans - for more than 45 years and he does this in a very powerful way. He is the first person to reach the North Pole and South Pole by foot within one year. He surrounded Cape Horn in a folding boat and crossed Greenland with sledge dogs for 70 days. Most of h…

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Los Angeles: Explore Two Hotels Under One Roof at the Moxy and AC Downtown L.A. 21:41

1+ y ago21:41

21:41

George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg have been partners in design (and in life) for decades, creating award-winning hospitality spaces that span the globe and never deliver the same experience twice. When they were asked to design the interiors for two distinct hotels built inside the same 37-story building in Downtown Los Angeles, George and Glenn dec…

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#45 Open Science – A Croatian Perspective 28:12

1+ y ago28:12

28:12

Jadranka Stojanovski discusses the evolution of library support for open science from a Croatian perspective. Since the 1990s, she has been heavily involved in several national research infrastructures, such as: the combined scientific bibliography and green open access repository CROSBI; HRČAK, a platform now hosting more than 500 open access jour…

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Captain Arved Fuchs - The Man of the Seas 15:56

1+ y ago15:56

15:56

Arved Fuchs is a famous German adventurer. He has travelled the world - especially the oceans - for more than 45 years and he does this in a very powerful way. He is the first person to reach the North Pole and South Pole by foot within one year. He surrounded Cape Horn in a folding boat and crossed Greenland with sledge dogs for 70 days. Most of h…

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