Category Archives: Scandinavia and the Nordics

17 Bucket-List Things to Do in Lofoten in Winter (+ Tips!)

Lofoten winter guide

There are so many fantastic places to visit in Norway during winter. And Lofoten in winter is one of those amazing places! This guide will detail everything we think you need to visit the Lofoten Islands in winter. It includes the northern lights, adventurous activities, and more.  We hope it encourages you to book that […]

26 Things I Learned About Norwegian People After Living in Norway

I spent a bit over four years living in the wonderful country of Norway. One of the most difficult adjustments to living in Norway was getting used to Norwegian people – their habits, beliefs, and everyday lifestyle. This post details everything I learned about Norwegian women and men from my years living there.  Things I […]

How to Easily Get from Rovaniemi Airport to the City (4 Options)

Rovaniemi airport to city

This guide will give you the details about how to get from Rovaniemi Airport to the city center. It will also show you how to get from Rovaniemi Airport to Santa Claus Village if that happens to be your first stop or where your hotel is! We are listing multiple options, allowing you to choose the […]

A Winter’s Day in Skudeneshavn

Skudeneshavn

When one thinks of Norway in winter, they are often drawn to places in the north to see the Northern Lights or towards the ‘mountains’ (Norway doesn’t have large mountains, in my opinion) for some skiing.   I never made an effort to go north for the Northern Lights whilst living there and I, personally, […]

Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Reykjavik, Iceland

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 diet). On […]