Category Archives: Norway

Cost of a Trip to Tromso: Budget Breakdown (Winter Edition)

Cost of travel in Tromso: a breakdown (+ budget tips!)

I have long avoided writing a guide about the cost of a trip to Tromso because whenever I have gone there, I have just packed as many things into a trip as possible, without too much concern regarding cost. The reason? Because I am going to write about activities, hotels, and food on this blog. […]

Dog Sledding in Tromso: Ethical Tours & Helpful Tips (2024-2025)

Traîneau à chiens en famille à Tromso

No trip to Northern Norway would be complete without a husky safari in Tromso! This guide details what to expect when dog sledding in Tromso, including how to book the best tour for you and your group. In this guide, I recommend the best dog sledding tours in Tromso for all types of travelers, regardless […]

Where to Stay in Alta, Norway: Best Hotels, Unique Accommodation, & More!

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel (via Hotels.com)

Alta is a small town in Northern Norway, but it has plenty of reasons to visit it regardless of what time of year you plan to do so! This guide covers where to stay in Alta, Norway, including my top hotel picks, unique accommodation (including an igloo hotel!), and more. When you compare Alta to […]

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel: How to Visit Alta’s Ice Hotel (2024-2025)

Sorrisniva Ice Bar

After visiting the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, I have officially visited every ice hotel in Scandinavia. So, how does this ice hotel in Norway measure up? Below, I share my thoughts on visiting the Sorrisniva Ice Hotel, including a bit of its history, what to expect, and how to book a trip (or a stay!) there. […]

12 Bucket-List Things to Do in Henningsvær, Norway (in 2024)

Best things to do in Henningsvær, Norway

The Lofoten Islands are home to some of Norway’s most beautiful and colorful villages but none have my heart quite like Henningsvær, a village of just over 500 people. And this is a guide to the best things to do in Henningsvær, Norway (for first-timers). Having visited three times (in different seasons) and even ‘lived’ […]