If you're dreaming of South Africa but feel unsure about planning a trip there, my dear friend Helen runs the most incredible group trips to Africa, including one to South Africa! I went on her two week trip to Uganda, Mozambique, and the Congo and it was seriously one of the ...
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Visiting Cape Town in Winter Was a Sort of Fun Mistake
If I'm being honest, Cape Town was never on my bucket list. But when we decided to spend a few weeks in Mozambique this summer, Danielle and I realized that our flights would be way cheaper if we flew via South Africa. And you can't visit South Africa without spending some time ...
My One Week Midnight Sun/ Northern Lights Itinerary for Norway, Finland & Sweden
I'm always telling people who are planning to visit Norway in the summer to book their accommodation way in advance because it's high season, especially if they're visiting in July when most of Norway has vacation as well. But this year I didn't take my own advice at all and ...
What Is Hvaldimir, the Russian Spy Whale, Actually Doing in Norway?
Back in April some fishermen outside of Hammerfest in northern Norway encountered a very friendly beluga whale that was trying to rid himself of a camera harness against the side of their boat. Maybe you've heard the story? The fishermen helped removed the harness, which was ...
Island Hopping in Helgeland: Dønna & Herøy
A big reason I decided to move to Mosjøen is that I wanted to explore more of Helgeland. I love how varied the landscape is here, and that I can spend winter days in the snowy mountains in inner Helgeland and summer days on the beaches along the coast. And so to make my ...