Since moving to Tromsø I've gotten a lot of questions from people planning their trips here. And while I've covered my top recommendations for things to do in Tromsø and seeing the northern lights in Tromsø, I haven't written much about where to stay in Tromsø. I mean, it's hard ...
Bergen to Flåm by Train, Boat, Bus Or Car
When people tell me they're planning a trip to Norway, I always recommend flying into Bergen instead of Oslo. Yes, I'm probably biased because I live in Bergen, but I think all Norwegians will agree that Bergen is a lot more beautiful than Oslo. But more importantly for you, ...
Driving Trollstigen – Norway’s Most Famous Road
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 11 years living in Norway, it feels like I've driven down every road in the country - almost! So it's with good ...
Is Hjørundfjorden Actually The Most Beautiful Fjord in Norway?
A few years ago, I had started writing a blog post about the most beautiful fjords in Norway, but while compiling my list I realized I had never visited what I have heard many Norwegians refer to as Norway's most beautiful fjord: Hjørundfjorden. Obviously I had to go! And ...
19 Things to Do in Strasbourg & Alsace – According Locals
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. ...