The sky was uncharacteristically blue on the day that I decided to head to the top of Mount Fløyen, one of Bergen's seven mountains. This is famously the rainiest city in Europe, and damp weather generally puts me off doing most outdoorsy things. But I knew the sunshine would come, and my patience paid off,… Continue reading At the Top of Mount Fløyen • Bergen’s inner-city mountain
Inevitably, almost every cruise ship setting sail for the Norwegian fjords will dock at Bergen cruise port. Epitomised by cobblestone streets, pretty wooden houses and a backdrop of pine-tree draped mountains, it's an absolute beaut of a place. There's so much to see and do while docked in this picturesque city, but it's also the… Continue reading Bergen Cruise Port • A crew member’s guide
The first time I visited Norway, it was to spend almost five months sailing up and down the craggy coastline and into its majestic fjords. I'd never witnessed scenery so spectacular in all my life. But while that Norwegian summer may have been beautiful, it was also freezing cold, and the rain was persistent. After… Continue reading One Perfect Day in Eidfjord • Falling in love with Norwegian summer
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 Docking at Nordfjordeid Cruise Port
Eidfjord 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. *This site contains affiliate links, where… Continue reading Eidfjord 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
Whether it's Norwegian classics of fresh salty seafood and hearty reindeer, or international cuisine made with local ingredients, there's no shortage of culinary opportunities to sink your teeth into. Here, in no particular order, I my favourite Bergen restaurants and coffee shops for you to peruse. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a… 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
