Svolvaer, Norway is the gateway to the Lofoten Islands and is actually one of the most beautiful places in the north of Norway. In addition, there are many things to do in Svolvaer – from delicious food to idyllic rorbuer and more. This is a guide on what to do in Svolvaer, Norway. If there […]
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This is a guide to the best hotels in Svalbard and will cover the most credible Longyearbyen hotels for all types of travelers. This list is mostly pretty conclusive of most Svalbard hotels, but if there are other recommendations you have, please leave them in the comments! Where to Stay in Svalbard – Overview If I was […]
When I first moved to Norway, I was told that autumn was one of the best seasons to visit the country. Sure, it rained a fair amount in Norway in October… at least where I moved to, but it was still oh-so-beautiful. This is a guide to everything to know before spending October in Norway. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]