A few years ago, I had started writing a blog post about the most beautiful fjords in Norway, but while compiling my list I realized I had never visited what I have heard many Norwegians refer to as Norway's most beautiful fjord: Hjørundfjorden. Obviously I had to go! And ...
A Norwegian Mountain Escape to Rjukan
One of the questions I've gotten the most since moving to Norway is from people traveling to Oslo and wondering where to visit near Oslo to really experience Norway. While Oslo is a fun city with lots to do, I think it would be such a shame for someone to visit Norway and never ...
The Truth About BetterHelp Online Counseling
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28 Unique Things to Do in Helsinki
Are there even any fun things to do in Helsinki? Is Helsinki worth visiting? I could have sworn I had heard that Helsinki was just cold and gray, no? No. Though I think it's definitely true that a lot of people don't know how vibrant and exciting Helsinki is. In fact, I ...
9 Best Hotels in Bergen – Luxury, Mid-range, and Budget accommodation
Whenever someone writes to me asking for advice about where to go in Norway and what to see, I always tell them to try to fly into Bergen, if possible. Bergen is a beautiful city plus it has easy access to Norway's most stunning fjords, making it the perfect base for a ...