People are always asking me where the best place to see the Northern Lights in Norway is, and the answer does depend a bit on what type of trip you want. I've now lived in Norway for over nine years, and half of that time was in the far north, so I've seen the Northern Lights in ...
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5 Best Tromso Northern Lights Tours + Important Things to Know Before Booking
I've now lived in Tromsø for two full northern lights seasons (late August to late March) and completely understand why Tromso northern lights tours are so popular. It's certainly been magical getting to see the northern lights so often while living here. Sometimes I'll be having ...
Where I Buy My Nordic Sweaters
Quick show of hands: when it comes to blogs, who here reads mostly travel blogs? I feel like my hand should definitely be up right now, but the truth is I'm more of a lifestyle and fashion blog reader. In fact I like to think that in another life I could have been a fashion ...
Your Local Guide to Helgeland, Norway
I lived in Helgeland for two years and it remains my favorite region of Norway. I still can't quite believe that Helgeland has managed to remain a Norwegian gem hidden away from international tourists. I guess most visitors to Norway focus on the fjords in the south and then the ...
16 Things to Do in Ålesund, Norway – The Most Beautiful Fjord City
Did I ever mention that I strongly considered moving to Ålesund, Norway before moving to Trondheim? It's one of Norway's most beautiful cities, there are so many things to do in Ålesund, and it's the perfect base from which to explore the Norwegian fjords and mountains. Um, ...