Norway is one of the most beautiful places on the planet (trust me- I know… I lived there for four years!) and it’s not only Norwegians calling the country home, but a lot of sea life as well. One of the best things to do when visiting Tromsø is to go whale watching. But, choose […]
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One of the coldest and remotest places on earth, Svalbard is a land of ice and rock. Despite this, it’s also one of the most hauntingly beautiful places you’ll ever visit. Thanks to its incredible wildlife and unique landscape, Svalbard is now becoming one of the most popular Arctic destinations available. Within easy reach of […]
One of the best reasons to visit Svalbard in winter is to check out the aurora from one of the most northern places in the world. This is a Svalbard northern lights guide that includes the best Spitsbergen northern lights tours in, photography tips, and what to expect when you’re there. I hope this helps […]
If you’re traveling to Norway on a budget, or you simply just want a bit of anonymity, renting an Airbnb in Tromso is definitely the way to go! This Tromso Airbnb guide will have options suitable for all budgets. We think Airbnbs are a fantastic alternative despite there being some fantastic hotels in Tromsø. Should […]
Before venturing to the Faroe Islands, I knew I wouldn’t be able to leave without doing the famed drive from Eiði to Gjógv that passes over the tallest mountain in the Faroes, Slættaratindur. I wasn’t likely going to have time to do an all-day hike around the area, mostly because there was still a bit of winter […]
Are you contemplating booking a trip to Bergen in winter? This Bergen winter travel guide will tell you what to do, weather expectations, and much more! I used to live there, so I spent an entire winter in Bergen and know all the secrets! To be honest, Bergen is quite different than other Norwegian cities […]