Just an hour and a half drive from Bergen (1 hour 15 minutes by train) lies the the small town of Voss, Norway. Now, the town itself doesn't look that special, but Voss happens to be surrounded by stunning snow-capped mountains, wild rivers and tall waterfalls. Thanks to its ...
Staying in a Northern Lights Cabin in Finland Is Just As Magical As You Think
I've traveled to Finland a lot more since moving to Norway than I had expected to. I mean, I've always loved Helsinki, but otherwise Finland didn't used to feature too heavily in my travel daydreams. Well, except one place: staying at a Northern Lights cabin in Finnish ...
7 Best Oslo Hotels – From Budget to Luxury Accommodation
I've spent a lot of time in Oslo in the years I've been living in Norway and have experienced a wide range of Oslo hotels - from budget (well, as budget as you can be in Norway) to super luxury. Oslo accommodation definitely is a bit of a mixed bag, with some Oslo hotels totally ...
A Life Update
Over the weekend I realized that I've now been blogging full time for five years! And wow, a lot has happened in five years. My life - and the whole world - feels so different from the beginning of 2017. I realize it's been a while since I've written a proper life ...
The Best Christmas Markets in Europe: Budapest & Bratislava Christmas Markets
Originally published 2016 Okay, big words, I know. And to be honest, if I had just spent a weekend exploring Christmas markets in any other European city I might have named theirs the best, because Christmas markets in general get me SO EXCITED. But I will say that I ...