<strong>Locked down: </strong>Valentina Miozzo moved to Kongsfjord in October 2020.
Locked down: Valentina Miozzo moved to Kongsfjord in October 2020.
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<strong>Freedom: </strong>The travel blogger spent eight months in the Arctic Circle.
Freedom: The travel blogger spent eight months in the Arctic Circle.
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<strong>Arctic chic: </strong>The houses of Kongsfjord are a far cry from those of her native Italy.
Arctic chic: The houses of Kongsfjord are a far cry from those of her native Italy.
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<strong>Due north:</strong> Kongsfjord is on the northernmost coast of Norway.
Due north: Kongsfjord is on the northernmost coast of Norway.
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<strong>Ice queen: </strong>Miozzo had never been to Norway, and had always preferred traveling to hot destinations.
Ice queen: Miozzo had never been to Norway, and had always preferred traveling to hot destinations.
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<strong>Quick convert: </strong>She loved the Arctic, calling it a "different world."
Quick convert: She loved the Arctic, calling it a "different world."
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<strong>Great outdoors:</strong> She learned to appreciate the tundra around her.
Great outdoors: She learned to appreciate the tundra around her.
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<strong>New Life: </strong>Miozzo got to learn how locals get around.
New Life: Miozzo got to learn how locals get around.
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<strong>Wild life: </strong>Reindeers were a regular sight.
Wild life: Reindeers were a regular sight.
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<strong>Friendly locals: </strong>The reindeer were everywhere.
Friendly locals: The reindeer were everywhere.
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<strong>Winter weight:</strong> Seals were also a common sight in Kongsfjord.
Winter weight: Seals were also a common sight in Kongsfjord.
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<strong>Teamwork:</strong> Miozzo says the<strong> </strong>locals of Kongsfjord became like family to her.
Teamwork: Miozzo says the locals of Kongsfjord became like family to her.
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<strong>Big blue:</strong> Kongsfjord sits right on the coast, 25 miles from the nearest town.
Big blue: Kongsfjord sits right on the coast, 25 miles from the nearest town.
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<strong>Remote working: </strong>Miozzo got used to living 200 miles away from the nearest hospital.
Remote working: Miozzo got used to living 200 miles away from the nearest hospital.
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<strong>Family style:</strong> Miozzo says her bond with the 28 inhabitants is unbreakable.
Family style: Miozzo says her bond with the 28 inhabitants is unbreakable.
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<strong>Big melt:</strong> Now the ice has melted, Miozzo is leaving Kongsfjord.
Big melt: Now the ice has melted, Miozzo is leaving Kongsfjord.
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<strong>Unspoiled land:</strong> People live in harmony with nature on the tundra.
Unspoiled land: People live in harmony with nature on the tundra.
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<strong>Summer style: </strong>Kongsfjord in summer looks very different than in winter.
Summer style: Kongsfjord in summer looks very different than in winter.
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