Category Archives: Planning tips

30 Things to Know Before You Visit Svalbard (in 2024!)

Svalbard travel tips - what to know before visiting Svalbard

Are you planning to visit Svalbard one of these days? There is so much mystery around Spitsbergen and the Norwegian Arctic destination. These Svalbard travel tips will help you out! So, where exactly is Svalbard? It’s so funny to see Svalbard becoming a popular travel destination because I have known about it for many years, and […]

How to Get from Tromso Airport to the City (2024 Guide!)

Tromso airport to city center options-2

If you’re exploring options for getting from Tromso Airport to the city when planning your Northern Norway trip, this guide is definitely for you! It will list five easy options (and detail which one is the most affordable!). I hope that you find the option that fits your budget and the people you’re traveling with […]

Best Time To Visit Bergen, Norway (a Month-by-Month Guide)

Best time to visit Bergen, Norway: a month and season breakdown

Bergen is renowned for its rainfall, but there are plenty of reasons to visit the city regardless of its incessant rain. But when should you plan your trip to Bergen? This guide dives into the different seasons in Bergen: winter, spring, summer, and fall. Each of the seasons in Bergen has a distinct ‘personality’ and […]

Best Time To Visit Rovaniemi: Month-by-Month Guide (2024)

Best time to visit Rovaniemi (the beautiful Apukka Resort)

I live in Rovaniemi a lot of the year (I have a house there), and one of my favorite things about the Arctic city is that the months all have their own identity, and each season can present itself as the best time to visit Rovaniemi, depending on what you’re traveling there for! This guide […]

How to Get from Rovaniemi Airport to the City (2024 Guide!)

How to get from the Rovaniemi Airport to the city

This guide will give you details about how to get from Rovaniemi Airport to the city center. It will also show you how to get from Rovaniemi Airport to Santa Claus Village if that happens to be your first stop or where your hotel is! I am listing multiple options, allowing you to choose the journey […]