Visiting America's Most Remote Town (24 Hours of Darkness)

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    Welcome to BARROW, ALASKA - the Northernmost town in America!!! It's pretty wild to be up here, especially in the middle of winter when it's completely dark outside for 30 straight days. I came up here to Barrow to learn about the indigenous Iñupiat culture (which is fascinating!) as well as see how they are spending their lives in such extreme isolation - living alongside polar bears and walruses!
    If you have any questions about life in Barrow or Alaska in general, please let me know in the comments down below! Also, if you want to visit Barrow, then contact Ace's tour company called "Arctic Hummer Adventures" by emailing him at arctichummeradventures@gmail.com, and he'll take care of you!
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  • @drewbinsky
    @drewbinsky  Рік тому +784

    Where are you watching this video from? Let me know in the comments here! Love you all!

    • @funnyjunny
      @funnyjunny Рік тому +39

      hey drew love from africa

    • @sv7150
      @sv7150 Рік тому +38

      im watching from america USA USA USA

    • @funnyjunny
      @funnyjunny Рік тому +19

      visit zimbabwe places like "mana pools, chinhoyi caves and victoria falls"

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Рік тому +22

      @@funnyjunny where in africa?

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Рік тому +16

      @@sv7150 niceeee

  • @kevindanner-suvlu5299
    @kevindanner-suvlu5299 5 місяців тому +297

    so that guy you sat next to in the plane, the one who asked if you were a scientist, his name is Billy Adams. I know him because he is my great uncle, and i am from Barrow, Alaska. Billy is one of the most funniest people i know, hes always making everyone smile and laugh, no matter where he is. But yea thanks for sharing this video of my hometown.

    • @Getyupngo2
      @Getyupngo2 5 місяців тому +8

      That must of surprised you to see him on there❣️👍pretty cool

    • @sumejividi6663
      @sumejividi6663 4 місяці тому +11

      He was so funny.. almost felt like he was given a script for that role lol

    • @Michiganian8
      @Michiganian8 4 місяці тому +8

      Well tell Billy his fan here, said hello, I thought he was funny 😆

    • @Maharaja_King
      @Maharaja_King 3 місяці тому +2

      Kevindanner i wonder what you guys do for living in Barrow

    • @MakeMoneyOnlineWithEmma
      @MakeMoneyOnlineWithEmma 2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @Grygong555
    @Grygong555 3 місяці тому +54

    Anyone here binging the entire channel? 😂

    • @kimaspurplelife
      @kimaspurplelife 29 днів тому +2

      😂Me

    • @matthewthomasjames
      @matthewthomasjames 20 днів тому +1

      Yes. It’s addictive!

    • @lijo4518
      @lijo4518 18 днів тому +1

      Yup for sure 👍

    • @Washwork
      @Washwork 17 днів тому +1

      Yes… and realizing Yes Theory stole a lot of videos/ tour guides from Drew😂😂

    • @shesundefined
      @shesundefined 12 днів тому

      Me rn when I get ready for work and when I finish work lmao 😂

  • @jonnyhighster2220
    @jonnyhighster2220 5 місяців тому +50

    The smiles everybody has there are contagious. You can feel the love and respect.

  • @unclefester831
    @unclefester831 7 місяців тому +143

    The hospitality of your hosts is awesome. They’re so warm & welcoming. I love the resilience and fortitude of the residents of the city of Barrow in Alaska. I’ve lived in cold cities both in Europe & Canada but none were as isolated as Barrow, Alaska.

    • @meahdahlgren5875
      @meahdahlgren5875 5 місяців тому +1

      Right

    • @NothingButSilicone
      @NothingButSilicone 3 місяці тому +1

      Yea it’s pretty damn remote. I’m guessing the movie 30 Days of Night was created after this town. One of my favorite movies of all time.

    • @kellywilliams5088
      @kellywilliams5088 3 місяці тому

      Except the dog is not so warm and welcoming. 😬

  • @north_of_52
    @north_of_52 Рік тому +2342

    I'm from Saskatoon Saskatchewan, and I drive truck every night for work! I see the northern lights often, especially in the winter. Our provinces slogan is Land of the Living Skies, and it couldn't be more true. The further north you go, the better they get, but they are everywhere. There's nothing like being out on the road all alone in the middle of nowhere at 2am, watching the lights dance across the sky through your windshield.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Рік тому +199

      i wish i saw the northern lights!!

    • @north_of_52
      @north_of_52 Рік тому +77

      @@drewbinsky you will! Canada is calling lol keep up the great work!

    • @edmoonkings
      @edmoonkings Рік тому +23

      Can’t wait to come to Canada

    • @Erin-S
      @Erin-S Рік тому +10

      @@drewbinsky you will!!

    • @stompthedragon4010
      @stompthedragon4010 Рік тому +12

      That must be amazing.

  • @diane9247
    @diane9247 Рік тому +635

    "A TOURIST? No waayyy!" I love this guy! You couldn't be better welcomed than that. Native people are incredibly warm, genuine and funny. Drew, I lurk in the background of some of your videos and this is one of my all-time favorites.
    Watching from southern Oregon. Nothing to see, here, so go ahead and drive on through.🤣

    • @iqbalHossain00
      @iqbalHossain00 Рік тому

      @Drew_Bsky.. Watching from Whaling City (New Bedford), MA
      You should visit New Bedford

    • @JJ3nn
      @JJ3nn Рік тому +8

      I was just about to type this same comment! Thanks for including the cut from the plane. I agree, with Diane, this a top vid. Greetings from New Mexico- fellow lurker.

    • @muksik_illa
      @muksik_illa 6 місяців тому

      i got an aana or great aunty down in oregon

    • @wh537
      @wh537 4 місяці тому

      I love southern Oregon ! Hello from the mid Willamette valley!

    • @BobBob-cx9wm
      @BobBob-cx9wm 4 місяці тому +1

      Southern Oregon is nice, still have the beautiful geography but you are away from the politics and bs in Portland. That city is a dumpster 🔥

  • @SandraBaydock
    @SandraBaydock 5 днів тому +1

    I used to work in Yellowknife, NWT, Canada. The Northern Lights are so incredible that Yellowknife attracts more tourists in winter than summer, many of whom come primarily to see the lights.

  • @shawnmckenna4707
    @shawnmckenna4707 5 місяців тому +17

    Alaska is my home! I am also inupiaq! ❤❤❤thanks for sharing our culture and experiencing our way of life! ❤❤❤

  • @kegyen
    @kegyen Рік тому +561

    The father is one of the most awesome men I’ve ever seen. What a joy to sit down at dinner with that family!

    • @nowayjose2082
      @nowayjose2082 Рік тому +13

      For sure, you can see the son has the same fun attitude

    • @ohmeowzer1
      @ohmeowzer1 Рік тому +4

      I agree 100%

    • @PavDiverseal
      @PavDiverseal 11 місяців тому +7

      Seriously that family is special

    • @mimiw1606
      @mimiw1606 8 місяців тому +6

      Just caught this from Le Mars, Iowa, the birthplace of Blue Bunny ice cream!! Imagine my surprise seeing our product way up in Barrow Alaska!!

    • @hooper-highlights-uk
      @hooper-highlights-uk 7 місяців тому +2

      what a great family would love to visit this place 😀

  • @lonelyalaskan7208
    @lonelyalaskan7208 Рік тому +303

    This is not just a travel channel ....This is a cultural documentary that makes me appreciate our planet and I will support this channel till I'm an old woman. 👍🥰🥰

    • @geography_joe
      @geography_joe Рік тому +2

      Well said. He’s a role model

    • @SpicyCheeseAltHistory
      @SpicyCheeseAltHistory 8 місяців тому

      @@geography_joethis man had inspired me to hopefully do something similar when I’m older

    • @Africawildlifehistorymission
      @Africawildlifehistorymission 7 місяців тому +1

      Beautiful ❤

    • @Uk58442
      @Uk58442 27 днів тому

      Absolutly ❤ i learnd sooo much about different Countrys i feel "experienced in travelling" even as a couchpotato😊 i love it, its real life TV

  • @rachelreii5952
    @rachelreii5952 4 місяці тому +7

    I met a Inuit once, the sweetest soul gave each other a kiss goodbye and parted ways in Seattle. God bless you pepper, wherever you are now. Told me about the whales.

    • @cougsjohnson1
      @cougsjohnson1 3 місяці тому

      I love living in Seattle and flying Alaska. Because we always meet so many interesting people who are traveling South for Winter trips. So maybe interesting conversations over the years !

  • @anneloving8405
    @anneloving8405 9 місяців тому +22

    What a lovely bunch of people,the climate may be cold but the people seem very warm😊

  • @gabriellafaithmckenzie
    @gabriellafaithmckenzie Рік тому +198

    The prayer from the mom at dinner was so precious 😢❤
    These people are so wholesome.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Рік тому +16

      Agreed !!!

    • @adrinextreme
      @adrinextreme Рік тому +9

      @@drewbinsky thanks for including the prayer in your video.

    • @cruellad407
      @cruellad407 4 місяці тому +2

      I agree

    • @daMillenialTrucker
      @daMillenialTrucker 2 місяці тому

      @@adrinextreme gotta be inclusive these days, for some reason everybody generalizes every Christian and hates them off the rip

  • @aceplayerMusic
    @aceplayerMusic Рік тому +88

    "we may be mythical, but we're not creatures" hit hard. The amount of pride is beautiful. Love from the UK 🤍❄

    • @Squirrelking_18
      @Squirrelking_18 Рік тому

      Please do tell, why did “we may be mythical, but we’re not creatures” hit so hard? Are you a mythical “creature”?

    • @aceplayerMusic
      @aceplayerMusic Рік тому

      @@Squirrelking_18 what?

    • @darrenpittiman9345
      @darrenpittiman9345 Рік тому

      Love watching your videos man, watching from Trinidad 🇹🇹

  • @jakecallaghan7455
    @jakecallaghan7455 11 днів тому +1

    You should start a series where you bring these guys on a vacation and show their reactions!! Imagine Ace seeing Arizona for the first time

  • @merlchipeta
    @merlchipeta 5 місяців тому +8

    Ace and his family are so hilarious. Such wonderful hosts and guides.

  • @gacchan
    @gacchan Рік тому +36

    I live in Ottawa, Ontario, and unfortunately I'm disabled via accident so I love watching your videos to explore the world!

  • @austyncordon3204
    @austyncordon3204 Рік тому +287

    I lived in Utqiagvik (Barrow) for 7 years and it was such an experience that helped me grow as a person! Utqiagvik has some of the most kindest people and some of the most knowledgeable people as well. If anyone ever gets the chance to go, go!!

    • @Vondaleezy
      @Vondaleezy Рік тому +7

      I’m going on a work trip there tomorrow and I’m so excited!

    • @jilcha1036
      @jilcha1036 Рік тому +3

      if u don't mind me asking how does people make a living there other than hunting and the local restaurants, its really expensive for what i've heard and job opportunities are smaller, how do people make a living?

    • @ethannicholls518
      @ethannicholls518 Рік тому +8

      ​@@jilcha1036 we got jobs down here like everyone else 😂

    • @Sam-nz9yn
      @Sam-nz9yn Рік тому +6

      @@jilcha1036 its really expensive but also you also probably make a decent amount of money to afford it.

    • @geography_joe
      @geography_joe Рік тому +8

      @@jilcha1036 Fun fact, the US government pays every resident of alaska ~$9,000 a year *just* to live in alaska. Not that people don’t work, but even someone unemployed for a year would still have at least the alaska stipend.
      Its cuz alaska is very valuable so the US wants to further incentivize people to live there (maybe they wouldn’t otherwise, too cold)

  • @thecatadors911
    @thecatadors911 6 місяців тому +2

    I love how close and tight knit the comunity there is. It feels like its a big family all living up there. I have to work in some very extreme conditions and i can tell u from experience that that kind of cold can really bring out the best in people who just wanna survive and be warm again. The dad was awesome

  • @TravelwithTravelarii
    @TravelwithTravelarii 5 місяців тому +6

    Drew's exploration reveals the unique blend of extreme conditions and warm community spirit. From the northernmost point to local cuisine, this video captures the essence of life at the top of the world.

  • @CountingCountries
    @CountingCountries Рік тому +127

    I love how grateful she is for the whales who gave their lives in her prayer. Incredible 🙏🏽

    • @chengnelsoncheng8949
      @chengnelsoncheng8949 Рік тому

      Great adventure

    • @NMN_CP
      @NMN_CP Рік тому +3

      they didn't 'give their lives'. They were killed. You make it sound like some noble voluntary self-sacrifice.

    • @ajreinhardt2948
      @ajreinhardt2948 11 місяців тому +4

      @@NMN_CP shutup kid

  • @ricardomujica6552
    @ricardomujica6552 Рік тому +178

    Hello From Mexico. Last April, my son and myself traveled to Utquiavik for a couple of days as part of a Alaska trip for my 50th. The first time I read about Barrow I was probably 8-10, could not understand why and how people could live there. We were there for less than 40 hours but everything is just so out of our everyday life, it felt like a lifetime of adventures. Your video is just amazing. I saw it with my son and kept going: remember that?! We were there!
    Congrats for having the best channel on travel and people. Your channel is an inspiration for anyone with the travel bug.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Рік тому +15

      Thanks for the comment and that’s so cool that you went to barrow !

    • @Jenkins.1
      @Jenkins.1 Рік тому +2

      @@drewbinsky I’m sad that my family doesn’t travel very much. I love geography and learning about the world (which is why I am subscribed to you) I have never been out of the United States and it’s so cool you get to go to all these places!

    • @melreslor2114
      @melreslor2114 Рік тому

      In April it's almost all daylight, it's amazing how fast it changes from now (mid-Feb and mostly nighttime). But in April it's still winter-cold from the seasonal lag

    • @alaska1718
      @alaska1718 Рік тому

      @@drewbinsky drewski dang u went to Barrow.....

    • @paulsuprono7225
      @paulsuprono7225 Рік тому

      @@Jenkins.1 'so cool' -;what a play of words, Lol ! Get it - cool/Alaska 😀

  • @whathappenedtofreethinking6902
    @whathappenedtofreethinking6902 4 місяці тому +4

    The people are so genuine and full of love.

  • @janetpugliesi3203
    @janetpugliesi3203 7 місяців тому +3

    You can tell just how clean the air is up there!! Very ❄️🥶 but so clean!! Such beautiful sights...

  • @jessicaoppegard6578
    @jessicaoppegard6578 Рік тому +92

    As a Native from the lower 48 I am happy to watch you discover Alaska and the great people who live there! Thanks 🙏🏼

  • @leolee5907
    @leolee5907 Рік тому +39

    The dad is hilarious 😂😂😂 “ good thing you didn’t see a bear 🐻 you wouldn’t need a ride you would run all the way here “ 😂😂😂😂😂😂 what a great family and community except the dog he was a mean 1

  • @KaiExploresLife
    @KaiExploresLife 9 місяців тому +1

    Watching from Atlanta Georgia. This was so exciting to watch. They are such a joy to watch. I love their kindness and sense of humor.

  • @tamaralewis7528
    @tamaralewis7528 8 місяців тому +1

    I’m from Philadelphia Pa, I enjoy watching how other ppl around the world lives. I appreciate u, sharing ur experiences with us.. keep putting out great videos and be safe doing it.. Blessings from Philly

  • @kurttrzeciak8326
    @kurttrzeciak8326 Рік тому +88

    Really fascinating video. As a kid growing up in Texas, I was always enthralled with maps, globes, and extreme destinations. Barrow, Alaska, was one of the first places I wanted to visit. This video has just reinforced that desire in me. What wonderful and kind people!!!

  • @Dyllan-Fotis-Fvp
    @Dyllan-Fotis-Fvp Рік тому +46

    Honestly the dad and son & mum. They are the best type of people. The dad was so comforting and comfortable 🫢☺️

    • @irvingr.fatback886
      @irvingr.fatback886 3 місяці тому

      Disco. Hahaha! Roar!

    • @Mr.Crosbyy.
      @Mr.Crosbyy. 3 місяці тому +2

      I swear all Native dads are the same. 🤣 Good vibes and welcoming.

    • @karccrn
      @karccrn 3 місяці тому +1

      Agree! What a great family! So welcoming!

  • @Kyro2U
    @Kyro2U 2 місяці тому +1

    I don’t like the cold weather at all but the warm hearted family and the Dad 😂 makes me wanna come visit

  • @markmccormick4354
    @markmccormick4354 9 місяців тому +2

    I'm from America, I recently discovered Barrow and would love to check it out. Haven't had a ton of travel experience but through the military, I've had the opportunity to go to 12 countries outside the US. Your channel is amazing and an inspiration to explore the world! Keep up the great work Drew!

  • @MandyMisra
    @MandyMisra Рік тому +62

    Hats off to everyone living there in such harsh temperatures, and with such a positive attitude toward life 👏👏👏👏

  • @accountinganalyticsacademy5615
    @accountinganalyticsacademy5615 Рік тому +170

    Greetings from Lagos, Nigeria! I want to express my gratitudeDrew for enlightening us about the parts of the world that we may have never imagined existed. Your channel is akin to a cultural documentary, which has helped me to develop a deeper appreciation for our planet. Thank you so much...🙏🙏🙏

    • @aao449
      @aao449 Рік тому +7

      Nice to meet you!😊

    • @joebroadbeef332
      @joebroadbeef332 Рік тому +2

      Do you have your PVC? Use it well!!!!

    • @NMN_CP
      @NMN_CP Рік тому

      I feel that this privileged white man who can afford to play 'explorer' for his own profit online is very undeserving of your kind words. His ignorance and entitlement are quite repulsive and very indicative of Murica. He immediately asked indigenous people if they are 'proud americans' and when the response wasn't an enthusiastic yes, he went on to remind them that they indulge in 'the economic benefits of being part of the US'-otherwise they would starve. He also went for 'subtly' creating manufactured tension through pitting them against people who have access to plant based/vegan products by manipulatively asking about the killing of whales. His excitement around guns is also telling. This lazy account of him doing nothing but exploiting clickbait titles while traveling first class and promoting credit cards for sponsorship is just further funding his lifestyle which couldn't be further from a cultural documentary. It's just a lazy white guy having fun for himself with other people's money while pretending he is doing some public service.

    • @Homer-OJ-Simpson
      @Homer-OJ-Simpson Рік тому

      Nigeria and Barrow Alaska are the complete opposites! Equator with hot jungles vs freezing cold places where the sun doesn't rise for months!

    • @modibbobilal954
      @modibbobilal954 8 місяців тому +1

      ​@@Homer-OJ-SimpsonNigeria is more of savanna

  • @mariolopez1
    @mariolopez1 5 місяців тому +5

    It's cold but they look so happy there. Thanks for the video👍

  • @thoudreamchild
    @thoudreamchild 5 місяців тому +1

    The people of this city are very kind hearted and open with their experiences and life. Wow!

  • @lindamiller2361
    @lindamiller2361 Рік тому +108

    I've lived in Alaska now for 32 years, before this I lived in the Philippines and lower 48, Arizona and the Midwest area of the United States. Thank you for sharing this video. The natives here are amazing wonderful people, I also admire the loving kindhearted people in the Philippines. In AZ the native people treated me with kindness and respect. Most of the people I know from the Midwest were from Czechoslovakia just a couple generations back. Also wonderful welcoming people. We live in a beautiful world full of beautiful people and it's so awesome that you are allowing us to join you on your travels.

    • @pinoyRN67
      @pinoyRN67 Рік тому

      are you a Filipino by ancestry

    • @geography_joe
      @geography_joe Рік тому

      Amen! My favorite channel

    • @chad2522
      @chad2522 Рік тому +1

      @@pinoyRN67 Could have served in the military. Would explain moving in a lot of places.

    • @Jh30__
      @Jh30__ 6 місяців тому

      My ex was from Texas and Czech blood. I didn't realize it was so common!

  • @phoenix2.020
    @phoenix2.020 Рік тому +57

    Alaska is actually a state I'd like to go to. Barrow looks very interesting. It looks a lot like Yakutia, Russia. Nice, Drew! I'm gonna have to start planning all of my trips one day 😂😂

    • @kevinadams7830
      @kevinadams7830 Рік тому +3

      I've lived in Alaska for 6 years now. It's like no other place in the country

    • @Pavel_A.
      @Pavel_A. Рік тому +2

      Yes reminds me also on Siberia 😁

  • @leebrown100
    @leebrown100 4 місяці тому

    I’m Palauan living in Oregon. When you visited Palau, I was hooked and been watching your videos. I really appreciate what you do for countries you visit,and all the rare topics you cover that just amazes me. Thank you Drew!💯

  • @hoomakoa
    @hoomakoa 6 місяців тому +2

    I stumbled across this video while doing research for my Native Hawaiian Superhero Indie Comic, and was surprised to see Filipinos and Samoans highlighted! Loved the trip to Barrow and appreciate all the fun details you added in

  • @frankmiranda707
    @frankmiranda707 Рік тому +173

    Compared to life in NYC, I wouldn’t mind traveling to Barrow, Alaska as it looks so peaceful there and the people are so heartwarming. I really do admire them living their lives there and preserving their culture. Thank You Drew for sharing this!!!

    • @jsgv7935
      @jsgv7935 Рік тому +7

      If you are dark though you gotta take vitamin d tablets just a heads up judging from your pfp, I’m dark and in Sweden so yeah

    • @frankmiranda707
      @frankmiranda707 11 місяців тому +6

      @@jsgv7935 i’m about medium brown but yeah thanks for the heads up I would probably need some vitamin D tablets.

    • @maxwellcrazycat9204
      @maxwellcrazycat9204 7 місяців тому +3

      In the 1970's a friend of mine moved to Alaska during the pipeline construction. He was a diesel mechanic. He moved back to Cleveland Ohio briefly and hated it. Moved back to Alaska. Eventually moved to Wyoming.

    • @edgemonsiteworksllc3369
      @edgemonsiteworksllc3369 5 місяців тому

      Stay in NY. You have no clue what your getting yourself into besides, New Yorkers have an attitude problem

    • @Wildcat221
      @Wildcat221 4 місяці тому +1

      NYC is the last place I’d ever live 😅

  • @larrymaxwell5535
    @larrymaxwell5535 Рік тому +90

    I'm from Oklahoma and I enjoy watching how people live and survive in the coldest climates! Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @tylerhassey5210
    @tylerhassey5210 5 місяців тому +2

    incredible video, I just booked a flight from DFW to Barrow for $576 in economy, I cant wait, I hope to have a great experience and tbh just seeing the northern lights will be more than enough to pay for the trip

  • @lilytea3
    @lilytea3 9 місяців тому +128

    0:00: 🌍 Barrow, Alaska is the northernmost and most isolated town in America, experiencing extreme cold and darkness for 30 straight days during the winter.
    5:02: 🌍 Barrow, Alaska is a unique place where the people rely on the airport for supplies and have a strong sense of community and cultural pride.
    10:17: ❄ Exploring the northernmost tip of the United States in Barrow, Alaska, with snowmobiling and unique experiences.
    14:51: ❄ X is in Barrow, Alaska, experiencing extreme cold and exploring the indigenous culture.
    20:39: 🌌 The video explores life in Barrow, Alaska, including the culture, food, and challenges of living in an isolated area.
    25:24: 🐋 The narrator tries whale meat for the first time and learns about the process of preparing it.
    30:24: 🐋 The narrator had a unique dining experience in Barrow, Alaska, trying raw whale meat and enjoying the friendly and humorous community.
    Recap by Tammy AI

  • @dueycarter1583
    @dueycarter1583 Рік тому +37

    its a dream of mine to visit Barrow, i am a Bostonian but currently living in Phoenix. i have traveled to 60 countries and lived in 6 , but the journey continues!
    thank you for this video and all that you make, they inspire me!!

  • @williamsetoyant1704
    @williamsetoyant1704 10 місяців тому +117

    I'm originally from utqiagvik (mother's side) moved to the Gila River reservation where my dad is from in 2005. Some of the people you interviewed are my family. It was good to see them on your visit. I currently live in Phoenix, but would like to visit home for a bit. I miss all that Inupiat food that you shown.

    • @OffTheWagons
      @OffTheWagons 8 місяців тому +8

      Of all the places you went to Phoenix? I couldn't do it, just coming from the northeast in Massachusetts, Phoenix would be too hot for me and too much of a culture shock. Could visit, just not live there. Not used to such extremes though, you are tougher than I ❤

    • @spfadden082711
      @spfadden082711 4 місяці тому +3

      @@OffTheWagonsI live in NH. It gets cold I couldn’t imagine Alaska. Our wind chill can get to -20 at times as you know and that’s brutal. -20 as an ambient temp must be wild.

    • @spfadden082711
      @spfadden082711 4 місяці тому +1

      What was it like for you when you first got to phoenix? My mother lives there and I’m from the north east. I almost can’t handle it in the summer. It’s so hot for me.

    • @Leila-qr1gl
      @Leila-qr1gl 2 місяці тому +1

      I'm from Gila river I'm Pima I live in NYC off the rez since I was like seven but get back to me...

    • @williamsetoyant1704
      @williamsetoyant1704 2 місяці тому +1

      @@spfadden082711 our family went back and forth since we were young. Moving to Phoenix was difficult the first five years and it does have its perks during the winter. Just have to get used to the monsoons seasons.

  • @adammcdonald9164
    @adammcdonald9164 9 місяців тому +1

    I work in kuparuk Alaska, building the ice road for the oil field. I love everything about Alaska. I go back every year to work . The northern lights are so beautiful to see .

  • @thereal90skid
    @thereal90skid 3 місяці тому

    Amazing! My Filipino brothers are everywhere and thriving. Take care and thank you Drew, take it easy and more power.

  • @noodleado
    @noodleado Рік тому +42

    Barrow is definitely not a typical vacation place. Although we do have museums, sites to see, and some restaurants like shown. Thank you for coming up and showing our home! So good to see people from barrow in a UA-cam video! Definitely come back in summer

    • @33bakerygirl
      @33bakerygirl 11 місяців тому +1

      What do y’all set the temperature to on the heater in the house ?

  • @Fitttiee
    @Fitttiee Рік тому +262

    As someone from Northern Canada, also in a smaller community, I compeltely agree with a lot of what these folks are saying about loving to live there. The temperatures and lifestyle are similar. (they are much more remote than I). I love being able to store stuff outside in the winter. It's currenlty -17c here and snowing (which is warm for February). It's not uncommon to see -40c plus a windchill. It's peacful and beautiful. The gentleman that spoke about not moving for a billion dollars, coudn't agree more. There's a place for everyone. These folks seem so kind and joyful, and honestly remind me so much of our locals. I'd love to visit Alaska. (But we get Amazon is 3 days to a week lol)

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Рік тому +41

      Are you from Nunavut? I'm heading there next!!

    • @ammarahmad4908
      @ammarahmad4908 Рік тому +2

      Wanna go there one day

    • @marthanorth1
      @marthanorth1 Рік тому +2

      @@drewbinsky I am from Alberta and I always wanted to go and visit Nunavut. I hope you will enjoy it there!!

    • @hamiddawgg
      @hamiddawgg Рік тому +1

      I saw the northern lights in Iqaluit and Rankin, Nunavut. Good luck catching them, Drew!

    • @Erin-S
      @Erin-S Рік тому

      @@drewbinsky Have fun!! It's going to be a legendary experience!

  • @Grace-yq3xi
    @Grace-yq3xi 5 місяців тому

    What a kind family! So welcoming. ❤

  • @richardchisholm2073
    @richardchisholm2073 4 місяці тому +1

    Many months after posting, I'm watching from Georgia, across the Chattahoochee River from Alabama. I grew up in lower Michigan and got to see the northern lights every few years. Been to Alaska twice, brief stops on my way to Korea. Like you, I love Korean food. Thanks for sharing your travels.

  • @DarkStar1912
    @DarkStar1912 Рік тому +154

    I actually traveled to Fairbanks Alaska last January to see the northern lights. I was there for a week and seen them multiple times. It was a dream come true and definitely worth it. On that trip I added Burrow to my bucket list of places to visit, so this was really cool to see. Thanks for showing people the world

    • @jaydeexhilaration
      @jaydeexhilaration Рік тому +2

      I saw them in Fairbanks too!

    • @elainemalcolm8349
      @elainemalcolm8349 Рік тому

      That's where I saw it too.

    • @somerandomguy6006
      @somerandomguy6006 Рік тому +1

      oh you went to alaska on my birthday! I wish i couldve gone there

    • @bdfashions2458
      @bdfashions2458 9 місяців тому

      Sure thing! I'm watching this video from the comfort of my living room. How about you? Let's share our locations in the comments below! Sending love to everyone!

    • @anthonybellamy8062
      @anthonybellamy8062 8 місяців тому

      I stayed on the military bases ft wainwright in Fairbanks for 3 years and I seen them often in the winter

  • @whereismymind0788
    @whereismymind0788 Рік тому +63

    Best Travel Channel on the Web!
    You embody what it means to be a citizen of the world . Good Stuff Drew

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Рік тому +5

    • @Fotini13
      @Fotini13 Рік тому +1

      If you like him you’ll also like #YesTheory - sometimes they do travel clips together with Drew definitely worth checking out their collaborations 👍

    • @jamesanderson-ip9dt
      @jamesanderson-ip9dt Рік тому

      Fearless and far !

  • @gymartist
    @gymartist 6 місяців тому +2

    Awesome video! I love the arctic, and I actually lived in Yellowknife Northwest Territories for two years. Was truly some of the best times of my life! Also, the people I met there are still some of my greatest friends to this day. Remoteness has a way of bringing people together! Barrow looks like so much fun, and so much to learn about. Love your energy and zest for life, no matter what the experience!

  • @CloudSurfingG
    @CloudSurfingG 5 місяців тому +5

    Hey Drew, brand new subscriber here, your channel is incredible, I am hooked. I was lucky enough to see the Northern Lights during a trip to Iceland - one of the most incredible sights I have encountered during my travels (and I've travelled extensively, 42 out of the 50 US states, Asia, Australia, New Zealand....and many many more) keep up your incredible work. Best wishes from here in Liverpool, England (if you come to Liverpool, I'll give you the full tour!!) 😃😃😃

  • @jurajhrico6236
    @jurajhrico6236 Рік тому +40

    Ace and his family were so wholesome. Great video Drew, and thanks for showing me these places that I will never be able to see.

  • @Dutchovenderlinde
    @Dutchovenderlinde Рік тому +61

    This is so awesome! I was born and raised in Alaska, near the Bering Sea originally. Moved out of state four years ago for better opportunities, but the memories of traveling to the North Slope are ones I'll never forget. Thank you for showing my home state and all the awesome people there!

    • @davyebbers8277
      @davyebbers8277 Рік тому

      Very awesome man! Alaska seems like a beautiful place to grow up for me! Hopefully one day i can visit it as it's been a dream for long

    • @yvonnebirch6026
      @yvonnebirch6026 Рік тому

      Dutch heritage ?

    • @Dutchovenderlinde
      @Dutchovenderlinde Рік тому +1

      @@yvonnebirch6026 no, Alaska Native. My username is a reference to a video game (Red Dead Redemption 1 & 2).

    • @nathanderoo3698
      @nathanderoo3698 Рік тому

      Didn't need your life story

    • @jamiegrieve5875
      @jamiegrieve5875 Рік тому

      Is it true that the berring sea used to freeze and the people could cross from Russia to Alaska..?

  • @TheresaRodriguez-ve8hg
    @TheresaRodriguez-ve8hg 8 місяців тому

    Watching this from western NC. Beautiful place and the people seem so nice. Thank you for sharing.

  • @gabrielahatter1987
    @gabrielahatter1987 3 місяці тому

    Wow. Thank you for helping them . They deserve it ❤

  • @MsVan13
    @MsVan13 Рік тому +21

    The Korean lady had the best answer …clean air and people with warm hearts. It is so rare to find people so real.

  • @deanzimm2688
    @deanzimm2688 Рік тому +32

    I grew up in North Dakota, we saw the Northern Lights often, especially in winter. They are beautiful and we thought they were no big deal, but enjoyable to see. I now live in Minneapolis, and on rare occasions one can see the Northern Lights here if you can get away from the city lights. The farther north one goes from Minneapolis, the more frequent they are.

  • @blythe4336
    @blythe4336 4 місяці тому +1

    This is my favorite video you have ever done.
    I have always dreamed of moving to AK and living this way. I live in a town smaller than this one so the size wouldn’t bother me at all! But all the people are so kind!

  • @rodneylove26
    @rodneylove26 4 місяці тому

    Hi Drew. Not sure why your video popped up but I am glad it did. This was very interesting and informative. The people in Barrow appear to be very nice and upbeat. Great job. Thank you from Nebraska.

  • @gabe_diaz
    @gabe_diaz Рік тому +8

    I remember as a kid watching a TV show called “Football Town” on the NFL Network. It took place in Barrow, Alaska and was about a Barrow, Alaska High School Football team and the difficulties they face being so far away from any other High School Football Team and what it’s like playing football on top of the world LITERALLY. I loved that show and never would’ve thought almost 10 years later I’d see someone I watch all the time mention this place let alone visit it.

  • @rolancapinpuyan8695
    @rolancapinpuyan8695 Рік тому +9

    I'm a Filipino and I live here in the Philippines and I love watching videos like this I first saw your video when you came here to visit our country and thank you for visiting us here I hope you can make more videos here in our country really appreciate it.

  • @SnackPack913
    @SnackPack913 5 місяців тому

    Ace is awesome. What a nice guy to show you all around

  • @shelleymartin5645
    @shelleymartin5645 4 місяці тому

    Absolutely love your videos! I’m from Central Maine and we know cold here but know nothing if the cold you experienced there. I’m looking forward to seeing and learning about the next place you choose to take us to!

  • @bicknell67
    @bicknell67 Рік тому +6

    Ace and his dad are absolutely great people.

  • @MrNiceGuyFromAmerica
    @MrNiceGuyFromAmerica Рік тому +56

    Wow! You and your team are doing an INCREDIBLE job with these videos👏Makes me want to visit this town!

  • @xShadowFTW
    @xShadowFTW 8 місяців тому +1

    I lived just south of North Pole, AK for 6 years and saw the northern lights pretty often in the winter, beautiful sight to see.

  • @deborahgrysko2427
    @deborahgrysko2427 6 місяців тому

    Facing that weather. You are as brave as heck. Have a great visit!!

  • @EuphorriaDubstep
    @EuphorriaDubstep Рік тому +15

    this is how i get through hard times. figuratively traveling the world with Drew. learning about whats important in each. thanks Drew

  • @elisabethdoolin6575
    @elisabethdoolin6575 Рік тому +4

    I used to live in barrow! My Husband and I were Pastors at the cornerstone church (big red church) so cool to see your visit there!

  • @neema1
    @neema1 9 місяців тому

    Watching from Kenya. This was epic. I love how I travel vicariously through your videos. Great content 👌👌

  • @vrindakhatore
    @vrindakhatore 6 місяців тому +3

    What a mad way to be living!! Love this video, it is is intriguing to be watching them live with such good health and happiness! I couldn't spend one winters in Canada lol cuz I'm from India but someday when I'm stronger, I will get down to living in a country with snow like this for sure! thanks for your travel documentaries!

  • @dubaspace
    @dubaspace Рік тому +7

    Gets me excited to go back to Svalbard next week! I’ve only been to the Scandinavian arctic, but truly some of my favorite people on earth

  • @ChrisisBowser
    @ChrisisBowser Рік тому +15

    My father lives in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, and every time I go up there during winter (which is very similar to the Barrow winters), you can basically see the northern lights every day. Some days you can see it better than others. It's extremely surreal and beautiful in person!
    However, Svalbard is actually too far north of the arctic circle to have a chance to see the northern lights. My best suggestion for the highest chance is Northern Norway/Northern Sweden/Northern FInland, or Iceland (although Iceland is quite cloudy most of the time). It's worth the hunt!

    • @cecilias_shorts
      @cecilias_shorts Рік тому +1

      There is a youtuber who lives in Longyearbyen...simply love her channel...it's great we can see amazing parts of our world from our lounge room 🇦🇺🐨

    • @shadelings
      @shadelings Рік тому +3

      @@cecilias_shorts Cecilia Blomdahl! She's amazing, love her channel!

    • @ChrisisBowser
      @ChrisisBowser Рік тому +1

      @@cecilias_shorts haha yeah, her videos summarise the life in Svalbard pretty well.

  • @cindylouise153
    @cindylouise153 5 місяців тому +1

    I live in the north of Scotland and have seen the northern lights a couple of times this year, amazing sight but there’s normally clouds in the way so very lucky when we get a clear night!

  • @michaelk4740
    @michaelk4740 8 місяців тому

    Fantastic video, thanks for sharing!

  • @analyons8595
    @analyons8595 Рік тому +15

    Hi Drew! Watching from Slovakia! I'm an American living with my husband and daughter in the valley between the Low and High Tatra mountains (soothingly beautiful, worth coming) and I love this video because I flew to Barrow for a weekend from Fairbanks while I was working for a summer in Denali National Park. It was August, but it was still about 30 degrees F. I did a polar plunge (the water was 28 degrees F, low but not frozen due to the salt content.) I loved my time there, especially seeing the traditional dancing. Great destination for winter solstice.

  • @benking2078
    @benking2078 Рік тому +25

    Again, such an amazing video. Because of people like you, we can see towns, meet people, hear storys from the most remote places of the earth. Without you, i wouldn't even know, Barrel exists. Thank you, for taking us with you on this adventure. Lovely. Looking forward to the next one.

  • @filamhalohalo
    @filamhalohalo 7 місяців тому +1

    Always great travel videos, especially your arctic series! Love your Yakutsk video as well! I've seen the aurora borealis twice. When I was on watch duty on the flight deck in NAS Whidbey, and flying to Moscow from Seattle. I wish I had a good video camera back then. Flying along the northern lights was something else!

  • @TheDSquad
    @TheDSquad Рік тому +23

    Love this video. My grandfather was a whaler, and my family in the Bequia, along with the Eskimos, are two of the only groups allowed to still whale for food. I love this video so much, just seeing the peace on everyone's face...you cannot put a price tag on happiness and natural living. Thank you for sharing their slice of life for all of us to partake in and learn.

  • @heidiknitter-murray7473
    @heidiknitter-murray7473 Рік тому +3

    SO FUNNY BURP. FROM DAD AS HOST FOR DINNER. SOUNDED LIKE A WALRUS.

  • @mrkshsbwiwow3734
    @mrkshsbwiwow3734 4 місяці тому

    What a wonderful video, shows it's not money or location but the people that matter.
    Such loving people, it must be fun living there.

  • @Kittysniffles888
    @Kittysniffles888 Місяць тому

    32:25 this video was so well done. I’ve never met you or any of these people, but I feel like I know them after this video! I love it!

  • @lucaspires5737
    @lucaspires5737 Рік тому +15

    thank you drew, for making one of the best videos I've ever watched on youtube. You know, it is definetly a huge culture shock seeing those people in this frozen city living in a totally different way than I do here in Brazil. This video even made me want to go to Barrow just to have this unique experience. If you ever want to visit southern Brazil, remember that I can have you here at my house for a few days :)

  • @keny2323
    @keny2323 Рік тому +2

    You can often see the northern lights in Shetland, you should absolutely consider it. It's a beautiful place.

  • @alsonkelen145
    @alsonkelen145 2 місяці тому

    Hi Drew from the Marshall Islands in the Pacific, i was freezing just by watching the show. Thank you for sharing

  • @naseralbannai
    @naseralbannai 5 місяців тому

    One of the best UA-cam videos I’ve ever watched!!! Amazing work

  • @joshuasalem5022
    @joshuasalem5022 Рік тому +11

    “I’m not offended if you call me an Eskimo because it makes me sound badass” Made me laugh

  • @saskiaaa
    @saskiaaa 4 місяці тому

    i dont think id be able to withstand such cold weather, but id love to experience a life there too thatd be amazing... this is such an awesome video, thank you for this!

  • @indigosue3070
    @indigosue3070 4 місяці тому

    I'm watching from Albany NY! I love the honesty of your work. Thank you!

  • @juliajunge8833
    @juliajunge8833 Рік тому +22

    I worked there for a couple years and you captured it very well! The culture is amazing and you should go back for the cultural festivals,dances and hunting. They have great northern lights too. Very special place 😊

  • @ralucamariamuresan3396
    @ralucamariamuresan3396 Рік тому +64

    They should do a tv documentary about you and your travel destinations! You're amazing! I never get bored of your videos and you're always so nice and respectful toward others. Sending love from Italy 😊

    • @BamBamSr
      @BamBamSr 10 місяців тому +2

      No, they'd screw it up

    • @slevinsleven2775
      @slevinsleven2775 7 місяців тому +3

      He has his own chanel with above 3 million subs, it's more viewers than m9st local TV channels lol,this video alone got above a million views

    • @andrewdishman335
      @andrewdishman335 6 місяців тому +2

      this is a documentary. You want a documentary about a documentary

  • @allanwaddell4740
    @allanwaddell4740 9 місяців тому

    First video of yours I've seen.... and LOVED it!! Keep it up big man!!

  • @azuretaryu3811
    @azuretaryu3811 7 місяців тому

    from New York and have considered visiting this place in the past, very thankful for this video! :D

  • @Exile29
    @Exile29 Рік тому +8

    As someone from a tiny town in southern KY, I have always had an affinity for the cold, the remote, the far away places. Alaska, New England, Scandinavia, Siberia, Canada…it’s so fun to see you give them their due with a nice lengthy video!
    Alaska is near the top of my bucket list of travel destinations! Hope you get to see the Northern Lights soon and looking forward to seeing what kinda mischief you can get into when you visit Nunavut.