Someone recently asked me for my top tip for planning a trip to Norway, and without hesitation I told them to find great accommodation and go from there. There are so many unique accommodation options in Norway, and staying in the right place can totally make your trip. I ...
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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 ...
Where I Buy My Nordic Sweaters
Quick show of hands: when it comes to blogs, who here reads mostly travel blogs? I feel like my hand should definitely be up right now, but the truth is I'm more of a lifestyle and fashion blog reader. In fact I like to think that in another life I could have been a fashion ...
29 Epic Things to Do in Tromsø, Norway
I've now been living in Tromsø for over a year, so I thought it was about time I put together a guide for visiting Tromsø, including my favorite things to do in Tromsø, the best restaurants and bars in Tromsø, top Tromsø attractions, unique activities in Tromsø, and the best ...
The Truth About BetterHelp Online Counseling
I pay for my own subscription to BetterHelp. If you buy through links on this page, I may earn a small commission. Sign up for BetterHelp through this link (or enter the BetterHelp promo code "heartmybackpack" at checkout) to get 10% off your first month of online ...