Scandic Byporten review: The most convenient location in Oslo
Scandic is a beloved hotel chain in Norway, especially appreciated for its generous breakfast buffet spreads. But one thing sets the Scandic Byporten apart: This …
Norway Travels
Oslo, Bergen, Norway in a Nutshell and the Arctic! Cruising, driving and trains! Explore all that this Scandinavian country has to offer, including saunas, museums and gorgeous vistas.
The Perfect 1-Day Oslo Itinerary: Must-Sees for Your Summer Visit
When my family landed in Oslo on one of those rare hot July days, it seemed that everyone in the city was jumping into the …
My experience cruising the Norwegian coast: Fjords and midnight sunsets
With no casino, shows, spa or dress-up night, the scenery is the star of every single day on a Havila Coastal Voyage up the coast …
Where to stay in Bergen before boarding a Havila or Hurtigruten cruise
Before heading to the Jektevik terminal to board your Havila cruise, you should stay at least one night in Bergen. Here’s where.
Oslo’s sauna boats let you swim in the fjord without the chill
Exhilaration zips through you when leave the hot sauna and plunge into the cold water of Oslofjord. To me, the first moment of immersion felt …
Your Norway travel guide: Fjords, cruises, saunas, trains
Norway tends to get overlooked when people make travel plans to Europe. This is wonderful! It means that while you’re jumping from a sauna into …
Flåm, Norway: Tourist trap or must-visit destination?
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Step-by-step guide to DIY your Norway in a Nutshell itinerary and save money
It happened as we were about to start the most iconic part of the Norway in a Nutshell itinerary. We were standing by the train …
Take the overnight ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo!
I was journaling away on the overnight ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo, an aperol spritz sweating on my table, and the Danish coast gliding by …
Geirangerfjord & Trollstigen: A can’t miss Havila excursion?
Geiranger and Trollstigen: Should you go? We were disappointed by this Havila excursion — yet I might try it again.