Author Archives: Megan Starr

Svalbard Snowmobile Tours: How to Book + Expectations

Svalbard Snowmobile Tours: What to Expect + How to Book

When planning a journey to Svalbard, one of the best things you can do there is to rent a snowmobile! Due to strict laws, the easiest way to do this is to take one of the Svalbard snowmobile tours that are pre-organized. This guide will detail the best snowmobile tours in Svalbard, plus how to book them, what to expect, and […]

20 Places to Visit in Scandinavia and the Nordics Right Now!

I love Scandinavia and the Nordics.  But if you’ve read my site for any amount of time, you probably already know that.  I have visited Norway (and lived there!), Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Svalbard, but still am waiting for that day where I can step foot on Greenland… which will hopefully be next […]

14 Places to Visit in Norway in Winter (That Aren’t Tromso!)

Best places to visit in Norway in winter - Lofoten

Are you considering booking a trip to Norway in winter? There are many amazing places to visit in Norway in winter but for some reason, everyone picks Tromso. I get it, Tromso is awesome. I’ve traveled to Tromso in winter (and in summer). But, you can have the ‘Tromso’ experience in other destinations in Norway […]

Best Hotels in Funchal, Madeira: Options for All Budgets

Places to stay in Madeira: Madeira hotels, hostels, and guesthouses

One of my favorite trips was to Madeira, a gorgeous island in the Atlantic.  There are so many cool options for where to stay in Funchal, but these are the best hotels in Funchal that I think you should consider booking for your trip.   This is a Funchal accommodation guide, giving options for all budgets […]

Kunoy, Faroe Islands: Home of the Famous Faroese Forest

Kunoy, Faroe Islands: Home of the Famous Faroese Forest

Eighteen stunning islands make up the Faroe Islands. Kunoy is a sparsely populated island that is in the north and situated close to Bordoy and Kalsoy. This is a Kunoy travel guide with practical information about the island as well as reasons why you should visit. Kunoy Travel Guide I didn’t make it to Kunoy […]