While I love living in Tromsø all year, I have to admit winter in Tromsø is particularly special. Of course the highlight for most people visiting Tromsø in winter is getting a chance to see the northern lights, but there are also so many other fun winter activities on offer ...
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The Best Places to See Northern Lights in Norway, Sweden & Finland
People are always asking me where the best place to see the Northern Lights in Norway is, and the answer does depend a bit on what type of trip you want. I've now lived in Norway for over nine years, and half of that time was in the far north, so I've seen the Northern Lights in ...
5 Best Tromso Northern Lights Tours + Important Things to Know Before Booking
I've now lived in Tromsø for two full northern lights seasons (late August to late March) and completely understand why Tromso northern lights tours are so popular. It's certainly been magical getting to see the northern lights so often while living here. Sometimes I'll be having ...
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 ...
Your Local Guide to Helgeland, Norway
I lived in Helgeland for two years and it remains my favorite region of Norway. I still can't quite believe that Helgeland has managed to remain a Norwegian gem hidden away from international tourists. I guess most visitors to Norway focus on the fjords in the south and then the ...