Autumn usually marks the end of most people’s vacation time, but it seldom means that they aren’t chomping at the bit to get out and explore another new destination. With autumn here and winter just around the corner, there are still plenty of great destinations you can head to ...
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70 Countries Later, I Choose Norway
Just about exactly one year ago, I wrote a post titled I Choose Travel. At the time, I was enrolled in a master’s program at Aarhus University in Denmark, which was due to start in a couple of weeks. But I had just realized that I had chosen to study for all of the wrong reasons, ...
Where to Stay in Bergen – From a Local!
Of course Bergen has always been one of Norway's most popular destinations, but since moving from Tromsø to Bergen almost three years ago I've still been surprised by how many acquaintances and friends of friends have visited this city just in the time I've lived here. It feels ...
16 Things to Do in Ålesund, Norway – The Most Beautiful Fjord City
Did I ever mention that I strongly considered moving to Ålesund, Norway before moving to Bergen? It's one of Norway's most beautiful cities, there are so many things to do in Ålesund, and it's the perfect base from which to explore the Norwegian fjords and mountains. Um, perfect ...
Top 31 Things To Do in Bergen – From a Local!
I used to live halfway between Bergen and Oslo and whenever I traveled I would try to find flights out of Bergen instead of Oslo, because I liked Bergen so much more. In fact I enjoyed visiting Bergen so much that I ended up moving here! And I still always tell people to check ...