I had always heard so much about Vega so I had a lot of expectations for my visit to Vega, but a few days later my friends and I went to another island that I had heard very little about: Lovund.All I really knew about Lovund was that their hotel is supposed to be ...
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Vega & Brønnøysund Are Also Magical In The Winter
The Helgeland coast is magical in the summertime, especially when the weather cooperates. The coastline is dotted with thousands of islands with turquoise beaches perfect to explore by kayak or bicycle and mountains just begging to be hiked. Just ask any local, and they'll tell ...
Planning Your Winter Trip to Svalbard
I think one of the reasons it took me so long to visit Svalbard is that it felt so remote. And I mean, it is. I visited Spitsbergen, the main island of Svalbard, and it turns out Spitsbergen travel is actually easier than I thought, especially if you're already in Norway. I ...
7 Reasons to Visit Svalbard in Winter: Northern Lights, Huskies & More
Svalbard had been on my bucket list for years, and it felt like the last Norwegian frontier I had yet to explore.I remember as a kid watching the weather forecast on TV when I was in Norway and wondering where this Spitsbergen they always mentioned was. It appeared in a ...
9 Things You Should Know About Traveling in Norway with Kids
I get so many questions from people planning a trip here with their families, asking for tips for traveling in Norway with kids. And usually I just say that I'm sorry, but I don't have kids so I don't have any tips to give.But actually I do have a lot of friends who have ...