Updated June 2020 I never used to be a big fan of Oslo, mostly because by Norwegian standards, it's kind of ugly. To me Norway is all about beautiful views, and Oslo sightseeing doesn't really compare to the incredible views in other parts of Norway. Then again, it doesn't ...
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11 Things You Should Know Before Visiting The Lofoten Islands
Updated February 2020 If you want to see some of Norway's most beautiful landscape, you couldn't go wrong with a trip to Lofoten. Actually, maybe you could. Here are a few things you should know about the Lofoten Islands when planning a trip there: The weather is going ...
Vega & Brønnøysund Are Also Magical In The Winter
The Helgeland coast is magical in the summertime, especially when the weather cooperates. The coastline is dotted with thousands of islands with turquoise beaches perfect to explore by kayak or bicycle and mountains just begging to be hiked. Just ask any local, and they'll tell ...
Planning Your Winter Trip to Svalbard
I think one of the reasons it took me so long to visit Svalbard is that it felt so remote. And I mean, it is. I 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 ...
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 ...