World travelers are flocking to the Scandinavian country of Norway for unique getaways in remote locations amid breathtaking natural beauty. One of the best-kept secrets in Western Norway is the village of Solvorn located about 327 km northwest of Oslo. Here you’ll find the Sognefjord, Europe’s longest fjord that spans the countryside to meet Jotunheimen […]
Continue readingTraveling to Oslo and you’re not sure how to get from the airport to the city center? You’re in luck because that’s exactly what we’ve explored in this detailed guide! Trains, buses, taxis, and rentals are all an option for reaching downtown Oslo from the airport, and we’ll tell you all you need to know […]
Continue readingFjords, mountains, lakes and beaches are just some of the spectacular sights that draw tourists to Norway. The country is absolutely stunning and it’s popular with everyone, whether they’re looking to explore the streets of Oslo or camp under the Northern Lights. Our focus is on the latter type of traveler here, since we’re talking […]
Continue readingTraveling to Trondheim, Norway, but you’re not sure what there is to do in town? Then you’re definitely in the right place because this detailed guide to the top things to do in Trondheim will tell you all about the city’s best-known attractions! The city boasts excellent museums, the world’s northernmost gothic cathedral, and an […]
Continue readingBodo is at the end of the train line in northern Norway, the railway literally ends at this little metropolis that sits amongst the fjords of Norway’s northwest coast just inside the Arctic Circle. The city of Bodo is often overlooked as a place to visit and is used more as a pit stops en […]
Continue readingNorwegen ist einer der schönsten Orte der Welt und hat einige der atemberaubendsten Berglandschaften. Und Sie wissen, was das bedeutet – aufregende und manchmal sogar gefährliche, einzigartige Wanderungen. Und einige atemberaubende Plätze zum Zelten. Ob Sie nun die Aussicht auf die schönen Seen und Strände genießen oder auf Felsen stehen wollen, die praktisch in der […]
Continue readingHigh above the stunning Simadals fjord, not too far from Eidfjord, lies a small farm called Kjeasen that can only be reached on foot via a challenging path, or via a very long one-way tunnel. The name actually means baby goat hill, and given the location, it has certainly earned it. Before 1975 there was […]
Continue readingA great way to spend an afternoon in the stunning fjordside town of Ulvik is to do a walk, bike ride, or short drive along the Fruit and Cider Route. It is a short road connecting the three main fruit and cider farms above the town where you can also stop and sample the products […]
Continue readingThese days, modern cinematography is the most dramatic way to be an armchair traveler. And while travel-specific shows like The Travel Channel are great, it’s even more fun to add literary elements and drama for storytelling. Foreign films with subtitles are also an excellent outlet for learning the language, culture, history, and politics of somewhere […]
Continue readingYou might not have considered going to Norway for a surfing trip but once you read this, it might just shoot to the top of your list. Norway’s coastline is an incredible 100,915 km long and with so much shoreline, there have got to be some great surfing spots right? Right! Since Norway stretches up […]
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