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
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
Considering it's a tiny city, there are SO many things to do in Stavanger. And it also makes a great base for exploring the stunning Lysefjord and other nearby natural wonders. Stavanger is a quiet city in the South West of Norway, home to a picturesque harbour and filled with old wooden houses and colourful… Continue reading Things to Do in Stavanger – Norwegian Cruise Port Guide
I had images in my mind of a glorious Arctic midnight sun in Norway, sky paused at a beautiful 'sunset' for hours on end. With our trip from Honningsvag to Nordkapp however, this wasn't to be.. But what on Earth is Nordkapp, I hear you ask!? Nordkapp- or North Cape- is known as the Northenmost… Continue reading Midnight Sun in Norway: Expectation vs Reality on a Midnight Trip to Nordkapp
I'm a bit late to the party here, given that we're almost one month into the new year, but at this particular moment in time I appear to be stuck in a hotel in Hamburg with not a whole lot to do. So what better way to fill the time than a casual reflection on… Continue reading A Rather Late Round-Up of 2017
Hiking Preikestolen in summer was sweaty but rewarding, offering incredible views from 604m above the Lysefjord. Here's how to hike to Preikestolen yourself, starting in Stavanger and travelling all the way to the top of the famous Norwegian rock. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission at no cost to… Continue reading Hiking Preikestolen From Stavanger • A Day Trip to Pulpit Rock
