Are there even any fun things to do in Helsinki? Is Helsinki worth visiting? I could have sworn I had heard that Helsinki was just cold and gray, no? No. Though I think it's definitely true that a lot of people don't know how vibrant and exciting Helsinki is. In fact, I ...
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Visiting Senja, Norway: The Local Island Favorite
I visited the island of Senja in Northern Norway about four years ago in the winter and I loved it so much that I knew I had to see it in the summer as well. And considering Senja is just a three hour drive from my home in Tromsø, I'm not really sure why it took me so long to ...
The 15 Best Fjords in Norway – According to Locals!
Probably the three main reasons people visit Norway are to see the northern lights, Norwegian mountains, and the Norwegian fjords. And while over my years living in Norway I've written many blog posts about seeing the northern lights, and even an in depth northern lights ebook, ...
59 Actually Unique Things to Do in Norway
Most people who come to Norway do the same thing. They fly into Oslo, and then take the train to Bergen and do Norway in a Nutshell. If they have a little more time they'll head down to Stavanger and climb Pulpit Rock, and maybe Trolltunga if they're up for it. Or they'll ...
Top 17 Best Places to Visit in Norway for a Unique Experience
Summer is just around the corner, which in Norway means the height of summer crowds. But whenever someone asks me if it's worth visiting Norway during the high season I always tell them that of course it is! Norway is a big country, and really only a few of the most popular ...