the beautiful lake near Eidfjord cruise port
Europe, Norway

Eidfjord Norway Cruise Port • A guide to my favourite stop in all the fjords

Eidfjord Norway cruise port isn't the busiest or most well-known of stops on a Norwegian fjords cruise. But the sleepy village atmosphere, coupled with the beautiful variety of hiking paths along rivers, around wild mountains and through wide open fields, ensured that Eidfjord very quickly became my favourite stopping point. And guys, let me tell… Continue reading Eidfjord Norway Cruise Port • A guide to my favourite stop in all the fjords

pretty houses in Norway
Europe, Norway

Olden, Norway • Snow on Mayday

The first time we docked in Olden, Norway, was on the 1st of May. The expanse of water in the fjord was perfectly still, and far wider than the other fjords we'd sailed through. There was snow not just on the tops of the mountainous backdrop, but also creeping down the slopes into the fields.… Continue reading Olden, Norway • Snow on Mayday

stunning clear water in Sognefjord
Europe, Norway

The Beauty of Vik, Norway

Vik, Norway. Not to be confused with Vik, Iceland. Or Vic Reeves, comedian. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. The little village of Vik was a surprise addition to our itinerary, re-routed away from the Baltic Sea after the Russian invasion… Continue reading The Beauty of Vik, Norway

fresh food in Bergen
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Bergen Restaurants and Coffee Shops • My Personal Faves in Norway’s Second City

A guide to the best Bergen restaurants and coffee shops. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. In Bergen, it rains. It rains, a lot. In fact I've had to shelter from the rain in this little Norwegian city more times than… Continue reading Bergen Restaurants and Coffee Shops • My Personal Faves in Norway’s Second City

the AidaMar in port in Geiranger Autumn in Norwegian fjords cruise
Europe, Norway

Autumn in Norway

I spent four months in Norway over the summer of 2017, and after that freezing cold, almost exclusively grey Norwegian summer, I had absolutely no desire whatsoever to return. Apologies to the entire nation. I'm a sunshine loving kind of a gal, so having only witnessed the sun twice during the whole time I was… Continue reading Autumn in Norway

what to do in Trondheim in summer on a norwegian fjords cruise
Europe, Norway

What to do in Trondheim – Summer Edition

Discover what to do in Trondheim, the third largest city in Norway, dubbed the City of Knowledge. During the winter months this is a hotspot for seeing the Northern Lights, but what is there to do outside of the snowy season? I first visited Trondheim whilst working on a cruise around the Norwegian fjords. Curious… Continue reading What to do in Trondheim – Summer Edition

Geiranger from the perspective of a cruise ship
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Things to do in Geiranger. An introduction to the most beautiful fjord in Norway.

The best things to do in Geiranger- the most beautiful Norwegian fjord. In fact, this place is so stunning that Disney animators based Elsa's kingdom of Arendelle on it. Read on to discover this UNESCO World Heritage wonder, and get all the tips on how to visit yourself. *This site contains affiliate links, where I… Continue reading Things to do in Geiranger. An introduction to the most beautiful fjord in Norway.

pretty cottages on a cobbled street in Bergen
Europe, Norway

Bergen on a Budget

It's common knowledge that Norway, like its Scandinavian neighbours, is kind of an expensive country to visit. But it is possible to explore without splashing all the cash. Bergen was the first stop on my Norway explorations, and is a city I've revisited again and again. Here's how I managed to explore Bergen on a… Continue reading Bergen on a Budget

Norwegian fjords cruise
Europe, Norway

Norwegian Fjords Cruise • A guide to the cruise ports of Norway

Norway is an absolutely stunning country. After spending several months working on a ship with a Norwegian fjords cruise itinerary, I got to know several of the country's cities, towns and villages in a way that your average cruise passenger never will. From clapboard fishermen's houses to industrial warehouse-filled towns, from snow capped mountains and… Continue reading Norwegian Fjords Cruise • A guide to the cruise ports of Norway

Norwegian fjord cruise through Andalsnes
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Best Hikes in Norway – Åndalsnes, the Mountaineering Capital

The tiny village of Åndalsnes is the starting point for some of the best hikes in Norway. And although the time constraints of working on a ship meant that I didn't even make it all the way to the top, I'm still gonna write all about my experience of attempting to hike to Rampestreken. Plus,… Continue reading Best Hikes in Norway – Åndalsnes, the Mountaineering Capital