Trondheim was the first place in Norway I lived, so I guess it makes sense that Trondheim seems to be the city in Norway that people most often ask me about. And then when I lived in Mosjøen, Trondheim was the closest city to me, so I was often traveling to Trondheim (or at least ...
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What You Need to Know About Visiting Tromsø in Winter
While I love living in Tromsø all year, I have to admit winter in Tromsø is particularly special. Of course the highlight for most people visiting Tromsø in winter is getting a chance to see the northern lights, but there are also so many other fun winter activities on offer ...
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 ...
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 ...
Visiting Vega, Norway’s World Heritage Island
Ida and I chose the Vega archipelago for our final stop on our summer Helgeland road trip. I had only visited Vega in the winter, so I was excited to see the island in its summer glory! You can read my full guide to Helgeland here. Vega is one of Helgeland's most popular ...