At this point I can't even count how many friends have sent me links to various articles about how everyone should try to adopt a Scandinavian mindset when it comes to getting through the long winter ahead. The prospect of winter during a pandemic feels dark, and I guess the idea ...
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Staying in an Arctic Dome in Alta, Norway
Always always always when someone asks for advice for planning a northern lights trip I tell them to either book a northern lights tour (or several) or stay in accommodation with a transparent wall/roof. You see, even on the clearest of nights with strong aurora forecasts, the ...
I’ve Left Mosjøen and Moved to Tromsø! This Is Why
When I moved to Mosjøen a year and a half ago, I was so excited to finally live somewhere without any plans to leave. In fact I think it was the first time I've ever moved to a place that I thought I could stay forever. And that felt so good. I first visited Mosjøen on a two ...
Inside My Camera Bag: All My Travel Photography Gear
I have to admit, this is the sort of blog post I love reading, as I'm always curious about what gear my favorite bloggers are using and I'm also just a bit nosey like that. But even though I get a lot of questions about what photography equipment I travel with and what I use to ...
Svalbard
If you really want an adventurous experience in Norway, head up to Svalbard! This island lies far north of mainland Norway - in fact Svalbard is closer to the North Pole than it is to Oslo. But actually taking a trip here is a lot easier than you'd think. There are many ...