When I moved to Tromsø one of the things I was most excited about was all the incredible nature surrounding the city. And one place in particular stood out to me: Lyngen. I first visited Lyngen years before moving to Tromsø and I immediately loved it. The Lyngen Alps are ...
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Thinking of Moving to Norway? Here’s What You Should Know
My inbox has recently flooded with questions about moving to Norway that I simply haven't had the time to answer, so I figured it would be easiest to just do so in one big blog post. I'm not any sort of expert on how to move to Norway, but I also get that sometimes it's ...
7 Ways Norway Travel Isn’t as Expensive as You Think
Edited October 2022 I can't tell you how many times I've told someone that I live in Norway and run a Norway travel blog (you can read why I chose to move to Tromsø, Norway here), and they've sighed and said that they would love to visit Norway someday, but it will have to ...
How to Find Budget Accommodation in Norway
So we've talked about how Norway really isn't as expensive as you think, and we've talked about how to get places in Norway on the cheap. But what about accommodation? I'm so glad you asked! Hotels and hostels in Norway tend not to be the best bargains (in fact on the ...
10 Reasons to Visit Norway in the Winter
I know, I know, everyone wants to go to Norway in the summer to enjoy the warm(ish) weather, hike through the Norwegian fjords, and stay in a cottage on the coast. But I'm beginning to suspect that everyone has it wrong, because Norway in winter is amazing. In fact, winter ...