Category Archives: Travel Tips

Arctic Wildlife Tour in Svalbard: My Experience, Photos, & Tips

You'll almost definitely see Svalbard reindeer though.

One thing many people don’t realize about Svalbard until they get there is that most summer tours involve hiking or boating, and most winter tours involve snowmobiles or dog-sledding. There is very little in between, and I am here to tell you that there is one Arctic wildlife tour in Svalbard that is worth it […]

9 Breathtaking Beaches in Cape Town, South Africa (+ Map!)

Best beaches in Cape Town - some of my favorites!

Are you looking for the best beaches in Cape Town? Before my trip to the Western Cape, I had no idea what I was in store for, but the beaches honestly blew me away (especially coming from Europe, where most of the beaches are rocky). These Cape Town beaches were some of the best I […]

Where to Stay in Alta, Norway: Best Hotels + Unique Accommodation

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel (via Hotels.com)

Alta is a small town in Northern Norway, but it has plenty of reasons to visit it regardless of what time of year you plan to do so! This guide covers where to stay in Alta, Norway, including my top hotel picks, unique accommodation (including an igloo hotel!), and more. When you compare Alta to […]

6 Reasons to LOVE Hattvika Lodge in the Lofoten Islands

My office for the afternoon

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 […]