Category Archives: Scandinavia and the Nordics

22 Best Places to Visit in the Faroe Islands in 2024 (+ Map!)

Most beautiful places to visit in the Faroe Islands

Are you looking for the best places to visit in the Faroe Islands? This guide lists some of the top Faroe Islands destinations to add to your itinerary! I honestly don’t believe there is a place that is not photogenic in the Faroe Islands. So, every place in this guide is mind-blowing and worth visiting. […]

Bugøynes Travel Guide: What to Do in Norway’s ‘Little Finland’

Bugøynes travel guide: Things to do and more!

I have visited hundreds (maybe thousands) of places in Norway over the years, but one that I just can’t get my mind off of is Bugøynes, a small village on the Varanger Fjord. This beautiful village, also known as ‘Little Finland’ (I explain more below) has to be one of the most idyllic places to […]

10 Tasty Longyearbyen Restaurants and Cafes (2024 Guide)

Inside Gruvelageret for dinner

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 […]

A Cozy Stay at Northern Lights Village Saariselkä (My Review)

My stay at Northern Lights Village Saariselkä (a review)

Saariselkä is one of Northern Finland’s most popular resort towns – it offers adventure, snowy landscapes (well, in winter), and the magical northern lights. This guide details and reviews my stay at Northern Lights Village Saariselkä, one of the most iconic glass igloo hotels in the area.  I will tell you why I booked a […]

15 Dreamy Places to Visit in Finland This Winter (+ Map!)

Northern lights over Inari during winter

Are you interested in booking a trip to Finland in winter? While there are many places to visit in Finland in winter, you really need to plan ahead to see which destination fits you best! Most people think winter in Finland can only be experienced by visiting Lapland, but several other places in Finland are […]