I've visited Strasbourg several times over the years, but my past four visits to the city definitely were the best because I was shown around by people who live there. And those people just so happen to be my parents! My parents moved to Strasbourg at the end of 2019. ...
7 Best & Worst Places to Spend Christmas in Norway
Growing up with a Norwegian mother and American father, I often alternated Christmases in the US and Norway. And every year that my family would stay in the US for Christmas I would be so bummed, because it was never quite as magical as Christmas in Norway. In fact now as ...
5 Best Tromso Northern Lights Tours + Important Things to Know Before Booking
I've now lived in Tromsø for two full northern lights seasons (late August to late March) and completely understand why Tromso northern lights tours are so popular. It's certainly been magical getting to see the northern lights so often while living here. Sometimes I'll be having ...
22 Magical Glass Igloos in Norway
During my ten years living in Norway I've traveled all over to find my favorite places to see the northern lights. Of course having lived in Tromsø I often recommend staying there as a base for your northern lights trip. But if you want something a bit more adventurous and a ...
What You Need to Know About Visiting Tromsø in Winter
While I love living in Tromsø all year, I have to admit winter in Tromsø is particularly special. Of course the highlight for most people visiting Tromsø in winter is getting a chance to see the northern lights, but there are also so many other fun winter activities on offer ...