Nordfjordeid cruise port was another one of those Scandinavian ports that we ended up docking at purely by chance. The Russian invasion of Ukraine had caused all shipping traffic to be diverted away from the Baltic Sea, so at the very last minute our ship had to find some alternative ports to call at. Of… Continue reading Nordfjordeid, Norway • Docking at Nordfjordeid Cruise Port
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
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
Vik, Norway. Not to be confused with Vik, Iceland. Or Vic Reeves, comedian. It's gorgeous. It's quiet. I love it there. *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… Continue reading The Beauty of Vik, Norway
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
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
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
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.
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
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
