Røros had been at the top of my list of places to go in Norway for years before I visited. And after finally visiting Røros I now find myself recommending it to everyone! I first visited Røros in May, and then more recently in January. You might have heard of Røros ...
15 Nordic Inspired Holiday Gifts
While I've already shared a Norwegian gift guide, I thought I could also share a gift guide inspired by the entire Nordic region. I'm always talking about how living in Scandinavia taught me to love cold, dark winters. People up here really do know how to winter. So what ...
Dog Sledding in Norway
Having lived in Northern Norway for over four years, I now get so many questions from people planning winter trips to Norway to see the northern lights. And after telling them my picks for the best places in Norway to see the northern lights, I always stress one thing: make sure ...
Driving Trollstigen – Norway’s Most Famous Road
Trollstigen will be closed for upgrading for the rest of 2024. You know I love to road trip around Norway, and since getting a dog a few years ago I almost only travel by car so I can take Alfie along with me. And now after eight years living in Norway, it feels like I've ...
Visiting Geiranger, Norway’s Fjord Village
I've written about visiting Norway's most beautiful fjords - and I even ranked them here - but there are a few Norwegian fjords that you're more likely to visit than others. And one fjord that few tourists want to skip is Geirangerfjord. Many Norwegians consider Geirangerfjord to ...