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
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
