Are there even any fun things to do in Helsinki? Is Helsinki worth visiting? I could have sworn I had heard that Helsinki was just cold and gray, no? No. Though I think it's definitely true that a lot of people don't know how vibrant and exciting Helsinki is. In fact, I ...
9 Best Hotels in Bergen – Luxury, Mid-range, and Budget accommodation
I've published a new updated guide for where to stay in Bergen here, including a breakdown of the best neighborhoods and hotels from budget to luxury accommodation. Whenever someone writes to me asking for advice about where to go in Norway and what to see, I ...
Visiting Senja, Norway: The Local Island Favorite
I visited the island of Senja in Northern Norway about four years ago in the winter and I loved it so much that I knew I had to see it in the summer as well. And considering Senja is just a three hour drive from my home in Tromsø, I'm not really sure why it took me so long to ...
The 15 Best Fjords in Norway – According to Locals!
Probably the three main reasons people visit Norway are to see the northern lights, Norwegian mountains, and the Norwegian fjords. And while over my years living in Norway I've written many blog posts about seeing the northern lights, and even an in depth northern lights ebook, ...
19 Best Norwegian Movies of All Time
I'm sure you've been busy working your way through all the Norwegian novels I recommended last week, so I figured now would be a good time to take a break and watch some Norwegian movies. I also consulted my mom and some Norwegian friends on this list, though mostly I ...