Category Archives: Scandinavia and the Nordics

Iceland in April: Things to Do + Seasonal Tips (2024 Guide)

Iceland in April - Godafoss enjoying the melting snow

Are you planning to visit Iceland in April? This guide details everything you need to know for a spring trip to the country! I have been to Iceland countless times and have visited in every season of the year, including a few winter trips. This guide will specifically focus on spending April in Iceland, including […]

5 Best Rorbuer in Lofoten (and Why You Should Stay in One!)

The Lofoten Islands are associated with some of the world’s best scenery. And, more often than not, images of beautiful, overwater fisherman cabins (rorbuer) come to mind.  This post details the best rorbuer in Lofoten and why you should definitely stay in one during your trip to the Lofoten Islands. Before my first travels to […]

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 […]