Even though I've been living in Northern Norway for years, it took me quite a long time to visit Svalbard. I finally visited Spitsbergen, the main island of Svalbard, and it turns out Spitsbergen travel is actually easier than I thought, especially if you're already in Norway. I ...
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How to Photograph Northern Lights – Camera Settings and Tricks
I've been posting a lot of northern lights photos on Instagram, so I guess it makes sense that one of the most common questions I get asked is how to photograph the northern lights. And unfortunately snapping a great photo of the northern lights is not as simple as pointing your ...
12 Things You Should Know About Traveling to Norway in the Winter
After a lifetime of winter visits to Norway, and seven years living in what are some of the wintriest places in Norway, I've learned a thing or two about winter in Norway. Now, personally I think winter is when Norway is at its best, but it can also be a bit of a tricky season ...
How to Find Budget Accommodation in Norway
So we've talked about how Norway really isn't as expensive as you think, and we've talked about how to get places in Norway on the cheap. But what about accommodation? I'm so glad you asked! Hotels and hostels in Norway tend not to be the best bargains (in fact on the ...
Norway in a Nutshell Review – Is It Worth It?
I can tell summer is just around the corner now, because more and more people are asking me about Norway's most famous tour: Norway in a Nutshell. There are a few different versions of this tour, depending on whether you'll be departing from Oslo, Bergen, Voss, or Flåm, but ...