Category Archives: Scandinavia and the Nordics

8 Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Bergen, Norway (+ Map!)

Best cafes in Bergen, Norway

Bergen, like many other Norwegian cities, has a really cozy and tasty cafe scene. In this guide, I highlight some of my favorite cafes in Bergen, Norway (including one that is in a UNESCO World Heritage Site!).  You’ll find many coffee shops in Bergen, including a handful in the downtown area that are easy to […]

Svalbard in Winter: Things to Do + What to Know (in 2024)

My snowmobile tour to East Spitsbergen

Are you looking at booking a trip to Svalbard in winter and want to know everything beforehand? I have been to Svalbard in every season (I have visited 5 times!). And while I think winter may be my favorite season, there are some things you should know before booking a trip. This guide will cover […]

6 Reasons to LOVE Hattvika Lodge in the Lofoten Islands

My office for the afternoon

I take pride in knowing about some of the coolest accommodation options in Norway, so when I was scrolling through social media and came across a short video from the Hattvika Lodge in Ballstad in the Lofoten Islands, I was in shock that I hadn’t heard about the place. Upon further investigation (my way of […]

Horseback Riding in the Lofoten Islands with Hov Gård (Gimsøy)

horseback riding lofoten islands in norway

There are not many activities as cool as horseback riding in the Lofoten Islands that you can partake in when in this otherworldly part of Northern Norway.  We have gone riding on Icelandic horses twice with Hov Gård in two different seasons and had two different experiences (but both were good!). This post details our […]

How to Get from Ålesund Airport to the City Center (in 2024)

How to get from Ålesund Airport to the city center - MissSlowdown - Shutterstock

Alesund is one of the most beautiful port towns in Norway, with the humble and cozy Ålesund Airport (AES) being the starting point for most travelers to the region. Alesund, a scenic little town surrounded by mind-blowing nature, is located in the western part of the country and is also known for being the entry point […]