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 ...
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Steigen, Norway Is Worth the Detour
When I moved to Bergen from Tromsø two years ago, I promised myself that I would still spend a few weeks up north each winter. I love Northern Norway's snowy landscapes and aurora filled skies too much to give them up forever! This year I ended up spending over a month in the ...
Where to Go in Norway If You Only Visit One Place
Last week I shared three itineraries that essentially aimed to show you as much of Southern Norway as possible within one week. But after I finished congratulating myself on managing to fit so many different parts of Norway (fjords! cities! mountains! villages!) into seven days, ...
Your Local Guide to Helgeland, Norway
I lived in Helgeland for two years and it remains my favorite region of Norway. I still can't quite believe that Helgeland has managed to remain a Norwegian gem hidden away from international tourists. I guess most visitors to Norway focus on the fjords in the south and then the ...
Visiting Vega, Norway’s World Heritage Island
Ida and I chose the Vega archipelago for our final stop on our summer Helgeland road trip. I had only visited Vega in the winter, so I was excited to see the island in its summer glory! You can read my full guide to Helgeland here. Vega is one of Helgeland's most popular ...