I had been to Ruka, Finland a few times before and had never really done my research on where to stay. I was at home in Rovaniemi and looking for an option of somewhere to spend Christmas when Ruka Peak showed up on my TikTok. Less than five minutes later, I booked a room at […]
Category Archives: Scandinavia and the Nordics
When people visit Svalbard, I am 99% sure that most of them visit there for the nature and wildlife. I was the same on my initial trip (but then I kept going back for that reason and that I loved the small-town feel and delicious food). I have been to Svalbard five times and have […]
Are you traveling to Svalbard and are curious about where to eat in Longyearbyen? This guide contains the best Longyearbyen restaurants (and a few tasty cafes)! Svalbard has extremely good food. I am still blown away by the fact that I can name at least ten delicious places to eat in a town that has […]
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 […]
Are you heading to Svalbard this year and looking for the best boat trips to take while there? This guide covers a handful of Svalbard boat tours that I think are worth considering for your trip. I have been on some of them more than once, and I discuss my opinions on all the Svalbard […]
Bergen, like many other Norwegian cities, has a really cozy and tasty cafe scene. In this guide, I highlight some of my favorite cafes in Bergen, Norway (including one that is in a UNESCO World Heritage Site!). You’ll find many coffee shops in Bergen, including a handful in the downtown area that are easy to […]