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 […]
Category Archives: Scandinavia and the Nordics
**UPDATE on May 1, 2013** A reader had informed me that the Titer test is no longer necessary in order to move your animal from the US into Norway (or any country into Norway for that matter). I have looked at the necessary information and it no longer requires this, which reduces a huge […]
Are you thinking of a new place for your next travel destination? If you are, you should include Scandinavian countries in your bucket list and explore a country full of colours, diversity, and most of all, a good spot for enticing seafood dishes and wineries. Consider travelling to Norway, and explore its lovely tradition and […]
At the very top of the world sits the treeless and dramatically harsh island of Magerøya. While it is better known as being the island where North Cape is located, this Norwegian island is an absolute stunner. Its otherworldly landscapes will blow your mind. Photos can’t even do Magerøya justice. After traveling extensively throughout Norway […]
Norway, Inspiration
My Experience on a Hurtigruten Cruise in Norway (and How You Can Go on One Too!)
I had just arrived in Norway. In between seeing bleached out messes on Paradise Hotel on Norwegian television and the constant running of news, I would sometimes skim through channels to see a large cruise ship slowly drifting its way down a narrow fjord. I remember frequently asking myself how someone could be so harebrained […]
For such a small capital city in regards to population, Reykjavik actually had a surprising amount of options for the vegan or vegetarian traveler. When I’m at home, I eat fairly natural, organic, and am by definition, a pescetarian (although wild-caught fish isn’t cheap in Norway, so I typically take on a vegetarian’s diet). On […]