Longyearbyen by the Sea – For Free!
Most Svalbard activities require the company of a guide with a rifle. To protect people and wildlife, outside the town of Longyearbyen it is mandatory to be able to scare…
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One Day in Bergen
There are so many different angles you can approach this city from. To have a great day in Bergen, you can do exactly the things I am going to tell…
A Trip to the East Coast
Some places on Svalbard you can just go and see, as long as you possess and know how to use a snowmobile and a rifle. Then there are other places,…
The Temple of Vroom
I love going to Tempelfjorden. I went four times in as many weeks, that’s how much I like it. Only basic snowmobile driving skills are required. If I had to…
What to see in Longyearbyen
Describing Longyearbyen without just listing all the usual stuff is a challenge. Everything amazing and spectacular has been covered elsewhere, so many times. Instead, I offer a few everyday sights…
Lofoten – Summer or Winter?
It used to be that a visit to Northern Norway was just a summer thing. Then Iceland happened. Before, most foreigners traveling to Iceland would be the most extreme fans…
Into the West
With somewhat limited options because of the coronavirus situation, it’s time for another domestic road trip from Oslo across the mountains to Norway’s west coast. In Vestland county there’s always…
Fjords and Birds
Traveling abroad is not an ethical option this year. Luckily, Norway offers access to many world-class travel experiences. I’ll show you a five day road trip, a total of 1,700…
Costa del Cold
This July road trip between Oslo and Kristiansand could hardly be any more different from the one we did back in March, when we traveled through Lofoten. Instead of being…
Winter in Lofoten
The islands of Lofoten receive a massive tourist crowd every summer. If you go in the winter instead, you’ll be part of a much smaller herd. You’ll find the same…
