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 ...
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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 ...
You Should Take A Sea Eagle Safari to Trollfjord When You Visit Lofoten
If you've gone on Instagram like, ever, you've probably heard of Lofoten. If the name doesn't jog your memory, this photo surely will: Right, we're talking about those fairytale islands in Northern Norway with all the mountains and adorable red fishing houses. Lofoten ...
Have You Heard of Bolga?
My friend Alicia came to visit over Thanksgiving, and while mostly we just wanted to hang out in Mosjøen and binge Christmas movies on Netflix, I also wanted to show Alicia a bit more of Norway. I mean this was her third time visiting me in Norway, but her first time coming up ...