Even though I've been living in Northern Norway for years, it took me quite a long time to visit Svalbard. I finally 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 ...
Things To Do in Abisko, Sweden (When Not Seeing the Northern Lights)
I think seeing the Northern Lights is on just about everyone's bucket list these days. At least it definitely seems to be gaining in popularity. And for good reason too - the Northern Lights are magical! But of course the problem is, they're not exactly dependable. And I'm ...
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 ...
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 ...