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 ...
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 ...
How to Plan an Epic Road Trip in Norway
I love places where you can easily get around using solely public transportation, but unfortunately Norway isn't really one of those places. I mean, if you stick to the cities then public transport will be fine, but if you want to venture into the countryside? You'll need to ...
Norway Says No to Tourists, This is Where You Should Go Instead
You've seen those Instagram photos and I know it's high up on your bucket list: the Norwegian fjords. I mean, who doesn't want to cruise through Norway's prettiest fjords, drive up Trollstigen's eleven hairpin turns, and get those epic shots on Trolltunga, Preikestolen, and ...