When I was sixteen my friend Anna joined my family on our annual summer trip to Norway. This was before smartphones and WiFi (at least at our family's mountain cabin), so we spent our evenings sipping cocoa in front a fire while we pondered life's great questions. At least ...
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7 Best & Worst Places to Spend Christmas in Norway
Growing up with a Norwegian mother and American father, I often alternated Christmases in the US and Norway. And every year that my family would stay in the US for Christmas I would be so bummed, because it was never quite as magical as Christmas in Norway. In fact now as ...
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 ...
What You Need to Know About Visiting Tromsø in Winter
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 ...
29 Epic Things to Do in Tromsø, Norway
After living in Tromsø Norway for over two years (and living in Norway for eleven years!), I thought it was about time I put together a guide for visiting Tromsø, including my favorite things to do in Tromsø, the best restaurants and bars in Tromsø, top Tromsø attractions, unique ...