My first memories of Lapland trace back to my childhood sitting in geography class learning about the barren and unrelenting landscape of the Nordic north. I was enthralled and captivated by the cold and the people who could endure such conditions. After all, I grew up in a place where the summers are so warm […]
Category Archives: Scandinavia and the Nordics
Vøringsfossen is Norway’s most visited waterfall and undoubtedly its most famous. The Norwegian waterfall is a short jaunt from Bergen and fairly easy to access with your own car or an organized tour. This is a guide on how to travel to Vøringsfossen waterfall in Norway. Vøringsfossen Travel Guide My first trip to Vøringsfossen was […]
We recently had the chance to visit Hammerfest, Norway… one of the most northern towns in Europe (and in the world). The town may be small but there are still a fair amount of things to do in Hammerfest! If you’re looking for what to do in Hammerfest to plan your trip to Norway’s far […]
You don’t have to rent a car to enjoy the Faroe Islands to the maximum. These Faroe Islands tours will give you a taste of the archipelago and its best sights with ease. These are the best tours in the Faroe Islands. Below is a short guide to the excursions and activities we cover in […]
Norway, Inspiration
My Experience on a Hurtigruten Cruise in Norway (and How You Can Go on One Too!)
I had just arrived in Norway. In between seeing bleached-out messes on Paradise Hotel on Norwegian television and the constant running of news, I would sometimes skim through channels to see a large cruise ship slowly drifting its way down a narrow fjord. I remember frequently asking myself how someone could be so harebrained to […]
One of the best things you can do when visiting Norway is to sleep in the wilderness. This is a guide to everything you need to know before camping in Norway. It will include practical tips, advice, and some of the rules and regulations in place for Norway camping. Camping in Norway – Practical Tips […]