When we were putting our two week Northern Norway itinerary together, I insisted that we start as far south as the Helgeland coast, while Dan insisted that we travel as far north as Alta. And I'm glad we are both so stubborn, because both places end up being highlights of the ...
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The Prettiest Place I’ve Stayed in Northern Norway
I first heard about the Lyngen Alps when I was a little girl, and I remember being so impressed that Norway had alps. Like Austria and Switzerland! And I guess the idea of Norwegian alps continued to enchant me, because the Lyngen Alps was probably the area of Northern Norway ...
Should Narvik Be On Your Northern Norway Itinerary?
At least that's the question Dan and I were asking each other when planning out our Northern Norway road trip. I had been to Narvik before, on a day trip from Abisko, Sweden, but while it made for a nice escape from Sweden (I mean, obviously), I wasn't sure if it was worth ...
Marmorslottet: Norway’s Marble “Castle”
I didn't make it far after leaving Mosjøen before stopping again for the day. Mo i Rana is about an hour and twenty minutes from Mosjøen, and while I was interested in seeing this old industrial town I was most excited about exploring some of the natural wonders in the area. I ...
Visiting the Oslo Christmas Markets (+ A Video!)
I love living in the mountains, but the only annoying thing is that the buses to Oslo run so rarely that it can be difficult to catch a flight without leaving for Oslo a day early. Sure enough, when I checked the bus schedule last week I realized that I'd have to leave Rauland ...