I take pride in knowing about some of the coolest accommodation options in Norway, so when I was scrolling through social media and came across a short video from the Hattvika Lodge in Ballstad in the Lofoten Islands, I was in shock that I hadn’t heard about the place. Upon further investigation (my way of […]
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Are you considering booking the Lava Show in Iceland on your upcoming trip? This guide details my experience (I went to the Lava Show in Reykjavik) and whether it is worth it. Keep reading for more information! The first time I heard about the Icelandic Lava Show was a few years ago when I had […]
When I came to Varangerhalvøya on this trip, I knew I was going to finally visit both Båtsfjord and Berlevåg but I didn’t know too much about what was in between the two Norwegian villages. It turns out that both villages are well worth the visit and the road between them was way more than […]
Are you looking to plan a trip to Kongsfjord, a charming fishing village in Finnmark, Norway? This adorable village of around thirty people is one of my favorite places to visit on the Varanger Peninsula and most definitely one of the north’s hidden gems! In this guide, I will tell you everything you need to […]
Bergen is renowned for its rainfall, but there are plenty of reasons to visit the city regardless of its incessant rain. But when should you plan your trip to Bergen? This guide dives into the different seasons in Bergen: winter, spring, summer, and fall. Each of the seasons in Bergen has a distinct ‘personality’ and […]
Throughout my few trips to Svalbard, I never opted to spend a day doing the Gruve 3 coal mine tour in Longyearbyen. However, I finally gave Svalbard’s famous coal mine tour a go on my last trip, and I am pretty glad I did! This is a recap of my Gruve 3 coal mine tour […]