This time last year I was on the Spanish island of Mallorca, a place that completely surpassed my expectations. And a few weeks ago I found myself on another Spanish island that I had sorely misjudged: Gran Canaria. I'm embarrassed to admit that I had no idea there were so many ...
Travel Off the Path: Cabo Verde
When I traveled to the Falkland Islands my flight had a layover in Cabo Verde, and I was intrigued when we landed on one of the small islands off the western coast of Africa. I'm sure you can imagine my frustration at being stuck inside the airport instead of out exploring, but I ...
11 Fun Things To Do in Edinburgh (+ Where to Eat!)
One very exciting thing about moving to Bergen is that it's much easier to travel around Europe from here. When I lived in Tromsø I would have to take a two hour flight to Oslo or Bergen before even leaving in Norway. So I was very excited when I realized that Bergen even has ...
Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Svalbard in Winter
Even though I've been living in Northern Norway for years, it took me quite a long time to visit Svalbard. I finally visited Spitsbergen, the main island of Svalbard, and it turns out Spitsbergen travel is actually easier than I thought, especially if you're already in Norway. I ...
7 Reasons to Visit Svalbard in Winter: Northern Lights, Huskies & More
Svalbard had been on my bucket list for years, and it felt like the last Norwegian frontier I had yet to explore. I remember as a kid watching the weather forecast on TV when I was in Norway and wondering where this Spitsbergen they always mentioned was. It appeared in a ...