If I'm being honest, Cape Town was never on my bucket list. But when we decided to spend a few weeks in Mozambique this summer, Danielle and I realized that our flights would be way cheaper if we flew via South Africa. And you can't visit South Africa without spending some time ...
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My One Week Midnight Sun/ Northern Lights Itinerary for Norway, Finland & Sweden
I'm always telling people who are planning to visit Norway in the summer to book their accommodation way in advance because it's high season, especially if they're visiting in July when most of Norway has vacation as well. But this year I didn't take my own advice at all and ...
What Is Hvaldimir, the Russian Spy Whale, Actually Doing in Norway?
Back in April some fishermen outside of Hammerfest in northern Norway encountered a very friendly beluga whale that was trying to rid himself of a camera harness against the side of their boat. Maybe you've heard the story? The fishermen helped removed the harness, which was ...
Island Hopping in Helgeland: Dønna & Herøy
A big reason I decided to move to Mosjøen is that I wanted to explore more of Helgeland. I love how varied the landscape is here, and that I can spend winter days in the snowy mountains in inner Helgeland and summer days on the beaches along the coast. And so to make my ...
Our 4-Day Idaho Road Trip Itinerary
I visited Idaho as part of a paid collaboration with Visit Idaho I've already gone on (and on, and on) about how thoroughly Idaho enchanted me. So now you're probably wondering how you can plan your own trip there! Anna and I had four full days to spend in Idaho and while I ...