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Let’s Explore The World Together!

Whether you’re an armchair traveler or planning your next trip around the globe, I’m happy you’re here! From the steppes of Kazakhstan to the fjords of Norway, my mission is to inspire you to check out some of the world’s most iconic places… and some of its lesser-known gems.

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Recent Adventures On The Blog

  • a photo of the inside of a dark, aesthetic restaurant best restaurants in almaty, kazakhstan
    Kazakhstan · Things to Do

    12 Delicious Restaurants in Almaty (+ What to Order, Map, & Tips)

  • Street art in Almaty guide | Mural by Mukhit Dulu
    Kazakhstan · Things to Do

    Street Art in Almaty: My Favorite Murals + Recommended Walking Tour

  • A plate of beshbarmak and a side of sorpa on a table
    Kazakhstan · Things to Do

    Where to Try Beshbarmak in Almaty (& Where to Avoid It)

  • Best ice hotels in Scandinavia and the Nordics (ranked!)
    Norway · Accommodation · Finland · Sweden

    I’ve Visited Every Ice Hotel in the Nordics – Here’s My Honest Ranking

  • What to know before visiting ICEHOTEL Sweden Inside an ice hotel in sweden
    Sweden · Things to Do

    Full Guide to Visiting ICEHOTEL Sweden (+ Tips from a Frequent Visitor)

  • Airport Express bus in Tromso
    Norway · Planning tips

    How to Get from Tromsø Airport to the City Center (2026)

Hi, I’m Megan!

Originally from Virginia, I started this blog as a hobby to document my life in Norway and escapades around Europe.

Fifteen years (and a lot of adventures) later, I have turned it into a trusted travel resource for not only Scandinavia and the Nordics but also other places around the world that feel like home!

I have visited 100+ countries, 45 US states, and am currently based in Finnish Lapland. Welcome!

READ MORE ABOUT ME

Heading to the Nordics?


I have called both Norway and Finland home and it is my favorite region to write about. Here is what I’ve covered in Scandinavia and the Nordics:

Denmark

Faroe Islands

Finland

Greenland

Iceland

Norway

Svalbard

Sweden

Destination Of The Month: Chilean Patagonia

  • Best things to do in Puerto Natales Chile

    12 Things to Do in Puerto Natales, Chile (+ Best Day Tours)

  • Base of Torres del Paine hike (Mirador las Torres hike)

    How to Hike to the Base of Torres del Paine (Mirador las Torres)

  • Taking a Magdalena Island penguin tour (my review and thoughts)

    Is a Magdalena Island Penguin Tour Worth It? (+ Useful Tips!)

  • The King Penguins on Tierra del Fuego

    How to Visit the King Penguins on Tierra del Fuego (Tours, Tips, & Map)

  • On the ferry to across the Strait of Magellan

    15 Can’t-Miss Things to Do in Punta Arenas, Chile (+ Day Tours)

SEE ALL Chile GUIDES

Are you from the US and looking for a destination closer to home?

Don’t worry, I probably have something in your backyard here on the site! You can see all posts below:

usa travel guides
  • Best places to visit in September in USA

    24 Best Places to Visit in September in the USA (for a Fall Getaway!)

  • Petrified Forest National Park is one of September's best!

    17 Best US National Parks to Visit in September (+ Fall Info & Tips)

  • Juneau in August

    25 Jaw-Dropping Places to Visit in August in the USA

Some Of My Favorite Destinations

Here are some destinations I have really enjoyed writing about over the years, including a few I was lucky to call home!

NORWAY
FINLAND
KAZAKHSTAN
ITALY
SEYCHELLES
FRANCE

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