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Once a full-time backpacker, I'm now trying to find a balance between continuing to explore off the beaten path places around the world while also building a home in Norway. I've now traveled through over 80 countries and have a soft spot for pretty landscapes, the Nordics, anywhere I can practice my Russian, and venturing off the touristtrail.
NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL REVIEW The first point is actually my biggest issue with the tour – Norway in a Nutshell isn’t a guided tour, it just provides you with a set of tickets, all of which you could book independently for much cheaper. So you’re essentially paying a (pretty high!) fee to have someone book tickets that you could easily book online yourself. HOW TO SPEND A GIRLS' WEEKEND IN SANTA FE We also learned that Santa Fe is the perfect place for a fun girls’ weekend with some history lessons thrown in. We kicked off our first day in Santa Fe with breakfast at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market at the Railyard, which was conveniently right across the street from our hotel. This is one of the oldest and largest farmers’ markets in HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC ROAD TRIP IN NORWAY If you’re camping, bring a really warm sleeping bag and pitch away from the main road. Even in the summer the nights in the mountains get really cold, so make sure your sleeping bag can withstand freezing temperatures. And while wild camping is totally legal here, I 12 BEST NORWEGIAN NOVELS + AUTHORS TO READ (IN ENGLISH My mom gave me her copy of A Modern Family when I visited in early March, and I was a little unsure if this would make for a good corona read since the last Helga Flatland book I read made me cry for a month. Stay If You Can. Leave If You Must, was incredibly sad but also so, so good, but it’s not available in English!Luckily A Modern Family is, plus it’s a much lighter read, which is UNBIASED REVIEW: DEUTER AIRCONTACT LITE 65 + 10 LITER The Deuter ACT Lite 65 + 10 Liter backpack is perfect for long backpacking trips. It easily fits enough clothing and gear for long term travel (through multiple seasons!) without getting too heavy. The clever construction eases the weight off the back, making it possible to carry for long stretches without discomfort. HOW TO SPEND ONE WEEK IN NORWAY: MY 3 TOP NORWAY Luxury. Fossheim Hotel is a historic hotel from 1897 in Lom, with a restaurant featuring gourmet dishes with local produce. Check availability and current rates here. The Elveseter Hotel is a family-run mountain lodge in Boverdalen full of traditional Norwegian art, wood carvings, and cozy fireplaces in the lobby area. 11 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE VISITING THE LOFOTEN Lofoten is a mecca for hiking, climbing, fishing, kayaking, skiing, Arctic surfing (in the summer AND winter), and cycling. The tourism scene there has a very young vibe, with lots of budget accommodation, and even the luxury accommodation markets itself towards adventureseekers.
9 REASONS YOU SHOULD BE AFRAID TO VISIT ROMANIA If you want to visit Romania you should go to Brasov (there is the street of the rope and the statue of Mrs. Cord), Cluj, Sibiu, Timisoara, maybe Constanța (there is the casino in Constanța, it was famous for its beauty, now it is under renovation and can he says I’m surprised, I thought he would fall into the sea until they startrenovating it!).
11 REASONS WHY FINLAND IS THE WORST SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRY You’ll find yourself getting more and more desperate when hanging out with a Finn. My American friend told me that during her time in Finland she told a Finn about how she used to have panic attacks as a kid where she’d run around her house tearing off her clothes, she told a Finn about that weird rash her sister gets when she’s toocold
HOME - HEART MY BACKPACKABOUTTHINGS IANGUILLATRONDHEIM NORWAYHEART MYBACKPACK
Once a full-time backpacker, I'm now trying to find a balance between continuing to explore off the beaten path places around the world while also building a home in Norway. I've now traveled through over 80 countries and have a soft spot for pretty landscapes, the Nordics, anywhere I can practice my Russian, and venturing off the touristtrail.
NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL REVIEW The first point is actually my biggest issue with the tour – Norway in a Nutshell isn’t a guided tour, it just provides you with a set of tickets, all of which you could book independently for much cheaper. So you’re essentially paying a (pretty high!) fee to have someone book tickets that you could easily book online yourself. HOW TO SPEND A GIRLS' WEEKEND IN SANTA FE We also learned that Santa Fe is the perfect place for a fun girls’ weekend with some history lessons thrown in. We kicked off our first day in Santa Fe with breakfast at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market at the Railyard, which was conveniently right across the street from our hotel. This is one of the oldest and largest farmers’ markets in HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC ROAD TRIP IN NORWAY If you’re camping, bring a really warm sleeping bag and pitch away from the main road. Even in the summer the nights in the mountains get really cold, so make sure your sleeping bag can withstand freezing temperatures. And while wild camping is totally legal here, I 12 BEST NORWEGIAN NOVELS + AUTHORS TO READ (IN ENGLISH My mom gave me her copy of A Modern Family when I visited in early March, and I was a little unsure if this would make for a good corona read since the last Helga Flatland book I read made me cry for a month. Stay If You Can. Leave If You Must, was incredibly sad but also so, so good, but it’s not available in English!Luckily A Modern Family is, plus it’s a much lighter read, which is UNBIASED REVIEW: DEUTER AIRCONTACT LITE 65 + 10 LITER The Deuter ACT Lite 65 + 10 Liter backpack is perfect for long backpacking trips. It easily fits enough clothing and gear for long term travel (through multiple seasons!) without getting too heavy. The clever construction eases the weight off the back, making it possible to carry for long stretches without discomfort. HOW TO SPEND ONE WEEK IN NORWAY: MY 3 TOP NORWAY Luxury. Fossheim Hotel is a historic hotel from 1897 in Lom, with a restaurant featuring gourmet dishes with local produce. Check availability and current rates here. The Elveseter Hotel is a family-run mountain lodge in Boverdalen full of traditional Norwegian art, wood carvings, and cozy fireplaces in the lobby area. 11 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE VISITING THE LOFOTEN Lofoten is a mecca for hiking, climbing, fishing, kayaking, skiing, Arctic surfing (in the summer AND winter), and cycling. The tourism scene there has a very young vibe, with lots of budget accommodation, and even the luxury accommodation markets itself towards adventureseekers.
9 REASONS YOU SHOULD BE AFRAID TO VISIT ROMANIA If you want to visit Romania you should go to Brasov (there is the street of the rope and the statue of Mrs. Cord), Cluj, Sibiu, Timisoara, maybe Constanța (there is the casino in Constanța, it was famous for its beauty, now it is under renovation and can he says I’m surprised, I thought he would fall into the sea until they startrenovating it!).
11 REASONS WHY FINLAND IS THE WORST SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRY You’ll find yourself getting more and more desperate when hanging out with a Finn. My American friend told me that during her time in Finland she told a Finn about how she used to have panic attacks as a kid where she’d run around her house tearing off her clothes, she told a Finn about that weird rash her sister gets when she’s toocold
NORDLAND - HEART MY BACKPACK Nordland is home to Bodø, Lofoten, Vesterålen, Helgeland, and Narvik and might just have the most stunning landscapes in all of Norway. Lofoten has quickly gained in popularity over the past few years (thank you, Instagram) and for good reason – with its breathtaking mountains, picturesque fishing villages, and dramatic drives, Lofoten is a paradise for adventure seekers, photographers NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL REVIEW The first point is actually my biggest issue with the tour – Norway in a Nutshell isn’t a guided tour, it just provides you with a set of tickets, all of which you could book independently for much cheaper. So you’re essentially paying a (pretty high!) fee to have someone book tickets that you could easily book online yourself. 10 REASONS TO VISIT THE ALGARVE 6. Praia de Odeceixe. A crescent-shaped beach in the south of Portugal, Praia de Odeceixe is the place to come if you want to catch a few waves. The beach is quiet, even in the summer. The surf is generally good the whole year round. Radical! 7. Tavira. The town of MY IDEAL THREE DAY COLORADO ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Day 1: Denver to Salida. Salida is about a 2.5-3 hour drive from Denver, though I’d recommend giving yourself extra time, as you’ll likely want to take pictures along the way. Salida is a town of about 5,000 people. But we were told it swells to over double that in thesummer.
HOW TO SPEND A WEEK IN SHETLAND Day 1: Ferry to Shetland. I already wrote about my experience on the NorthLink ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick in my previous post about Shetland, so you can read more about it there.The ferry leaves at either 5 pm or 7 pm, depending on whether it will be making a stop at Orkney, and then it arrives around 7:30 am, but you can stay on board until 9:30 am so you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast. 18 BEST NORWEGIAN MOVIES OF ALL TIME The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix (1975) (Flåklypa Grand Prix) This is a classic. Like when I was searching this on YouTube and a preview came up I immediately felt all warm and fuzzy inside. According to Wikipedia, this stop motion animated feature is the most viewed Norwegian film of all time, selling over 5.5 million tickets since itsrelease in a
HOW TO SPEND ONE WEEK IN NORWAY: MY 3 TOP NORWAY Luxury. Fossheim Hotel is a historic hotel from 1897 in Lom, with a restaurant featuring gourmet dishes with local produce. Check availability and current rates here. The Elveseter Hotel is a family-run mountain lodge in Boverdalen full of traditional Norwegian art, wood carvings, and cozy fireplaces in the lobby area. WHERE I BUY MY NORDIC SWEATERS Dale of Norway. If you want a traditional Norwegian sweater, Amazon carries Dale of Norway sweaters here. Dale of Norway has been making sweaters for over 140 years, and all their sweaters are designed and knitted in Norway, so this is about as authentic a Norwegian wool sweater as you can get. I love their traditional patterns, but theyhave
9 REASONS YOU SHOULD BE AFRAID TO VISIT ROMANIA If you want to visit Romania you should go to Brasov (there is the street of the rope and the statue of Mrs. Cord), Cluj, Sibiu, Timisoara, maybe Constanța (there is the casino in Constanța, it was famous for its beauty, now it is under renovation and can he says I’m surprised, I thought he would fall into the sea until they startrenovating it!).
THINKING OF MOVING TO NORWAY? HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW There are different ways to obtain permanent residence in Norway, but essentially you’ll have to have had a residence permit here for at least three years, and show a certain level of Norwegian language and social understanding. And no, three years of having a study permit won’t count towards permanent residency, unfortunately. HOME - HEART MY BACKPACKABOUTTHINGS IANGUILLATRONDHEIM NORWAYHEART MYBACKPACK
Once a full-time backpacker, I'm now trying to find a balance between continuing to explore off the beaten path places around the world while also building a home in Norway. I've now traveled through over 80 countries and have a soft spot for pretty landscapes, the Nordics, anywhere I can practice my Russian, and venturing off the touristtrail.
MY IDEAL THREE DAY COLORADO ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Day 1: Denver to Salida. Salida is about a 2.5-3 hour drive from Denver, though I’d recommend giving yourself extra time, as you’ll likely want to take pictures along the way. Salida is a town of about 5,000 people. But we were told it swells to over double that in thesummer.
NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL REVIEW The first point is actually my biggest issue with the tour – Norway in a Nutshell isn’t a guided tour, it just provides you with a set of tickets, all of which you could book independently for much cheaper. So you’re essentially paying a (pretty high!) fee to have someone book tickets that you could easily book online yourself. HOW TO SPEND A GIRLS' WEEKEND IN SANTA FE We also learned that Santa Fe is the perfect place for a fun girls’ weekend with some history lessons thrown in. We kicked off our first day in Santa Fe with breakfast at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market at the Railyard, which was conveniently right across the street from our hotel. This is one of the oldest and largest farmers’ markets in HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC ROAD TRIP IN NORWAY If you’re camping, bring a really warm sleeping bag and pitch away from the main road. Even in the summer the nights in the mountains get really cold, so make sure your sleeping bag can withstand freezing temperatures. And while wild camping is totally legal here, I 12 BEST NORWEGIAN NOVELS + AUTHORS TO READ (IN ENGLISH My mom gave me her copy of A Modern Family when I visited in early March, and I was a little unsure if this would make for a good corona read since the last Helga Flatland book I read made me cry for a month. Stay If You Can. Leave If You Must, was incredibly sad but also so, so good, but it’s not available in English!Luckily A Modern Family is, plus it’s a much lighter read, which is 18 BEST NORWEGIAN MOVIES OF ALL TIME The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix (1975) (Flåklypa Grand Prix) This is a classic. Like when I was searching this on YouTube and a preview came up I immediately felt all warm and fuzzy inside. According to Wikipedia, this stop motion animated feature is the most viewed Norwegian film of all time, selling over 5.5 million tickets since itsrelease in a
9 REASONS YOU SHOULD BE AFRAID TO VISIT ROMANIA If you want to visit Romania you should go to Brasov (there is the street of the rope and the statue of Mrs. Cord), Cluj, Sibiu, Timisoara, maybe Constanța (there is the casino in Constanța, it was famous for its beauty, now it is under renovation and can he says I’m surprised, I thought he would fall into the sea until they startrenovating it!).
11 REASONS WHY FINLAND IS THE WORST SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRY You’ll find yourself getting more and more desperate when hanging out with a Finn. My American friend told me that during her time in Finland she told a Finn about how she used to have panic attacks as a kid where she’d run around her house tearing off her clothes, she told a Finn about that weird rash her sister gets when she’s toocold
18 RIDICULOUSLY HELPFUL NORWEGIAN HABITS YOU SHOULD ADOPT Because people living in Norway are onto something – 18 things, in fact. 1. Norwegians breathe in when saying yes. I mean, that’s just practical. 2. Norwegian people think really boring things are interesting. It seems like pretty much anything will count as HOME - HEART MY BACKPACKABOUTTHINGS IANGUILLATRONDHEIM NORWAYHEART MYBACKPACK
Once a full-time backpacker, I'm now trying to find a balance between continuing to explore off the beaten path places around the world while also building a home in Norway. I've now traveled through over 80 countries and have a soft spot for pretty landscapes, the Nordics, anywhere I can practice my Russian, and venturing off the touristtrail.
MY IDEAL THREE DAY COLORADO ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Day 1: Denver to Salida. Salida is about a 2.5-3 hour drive from Denver, though I’d recommend giving yourself extra time, as you’ll likely want to take pictures along the way. Salida is a town of about 5,000 people. But we were told it swells to over double that in thesummer.
NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL REVIEW The first point is actually my biggest issue with the tour – Norway in a Nutshell isn’t a guided tour, it just provides you with a set of tickets, all of which you could book independently for much cheaper. So you’re essentially paying a (pretty high!) fee to have someone book tickets that you could easily book online yourself. HOW TO SPEND A GIRLS' WEEKEND IN SANTA FE We also learned that Santa Fe is the perfect place for a fun girls’ weekend with some history lessons thrown in. We kicked off our first day in Santa Fe with breakfast at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market at the Railyard, which was conveniently right across the street from our hotel. This is one of the oldest and largest farmers’ markets in HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC ROAD TRIP IN NORWAY If you’re camping, bring a really warm sleeping bag and pitch away from the main road. Even in the summer the nights in the mountains get really cold, so make sure your sleeping bag can withstand freezing temperatures. And while wild camping is totally legal here, I 12 BEST NORWEGIAN NOVELS + AUTHORS TO READ (IN ENGLISH My mom gave me her copy of A Modern Family when I visited in early March, and I was a little unsure if this would make for a good corona read since the last Helga Flatland book I read made me cry for a month. Stay If You Can. Leave If You Must, was incredibly sad but also so, so good, but it’s not available in English!Luckily A Modern Family is, plus it’s a much lighter read, which is 18 BEST NORWEGIAN MOVIES OF ALL TIME The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix (1975) (Flåklypa Grand Prix) This is a classic. Like when I was searching this on YouTube and a preview came up I immediately felt all warm and fuzzy inside. According to Wikipedia, this stop motion animated feature is the most viewed Norwegian film of all time, selling over 5.5 million tickets since itsrelease in a
9 REASONS YOU SHOULD BE AFRAID TO VISIT ROMANIA If you want to visit Romania you should go to Brasov (there is the street of the rope and the statue of Mrs. Cord), Cluj, Sibiu, Timisoara, maybe Constanța (there is the casino in Constanța, it was famous for its beauty, now it is under renovation and can he says I’m surprised, I thought he would fall into the sea until they startrenovating it!).
11 REASONS WHY FINLAND IS THE WORST SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRY You’ll find yourself getting more and more desperate when hanging out with a Finn. My American friend told me that during her time in Finland she told a Finn about how she used to have panic attacks as a kid where she’d run around her house tearing off her clothes, she told a Finn about that weird rash her sister gets when she’s toocold
18 RIDICULOUSLY HELPFUL NORWEGIAN HABITS YOU SHOULD ADOPT Because people living in Norway are onto something – 18 things, in fact. 1. Norwegians breathe in when saying yes. I mean, that’s just practical. 2. Norwegian people think really boring things are interesting. It seems like pretty much anything will count as 10 REASONS TO VISIT THE ALGARVE 6. Praia de Odeceixe. A crescent-shaped beach in the south of Portugal, Praia de Odeceixe is the place to come if you want to catch a few waves. The beach is quiet, even in the summer. The surf is generally good the whole year round. Radical! 7. Tavira. The town of AN 11 DAY SCOTLAND ISLAND HOPPING ITINERARY YOU SHOULD Scotland Island Hopping Itinerary Day 1: Glasgow to Islay. 09:15 – 12:33 bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal £17.60. 13:00 – 14:55 ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Eskaig, Islay £6.50. We rented a car for 48 hours (£84) which we picked up at the ferry terminal, and left at the airport whenwe departed Islay.
11 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE VISITING THE LOFOTEN Lofoten is a mecca for hiking, climbing, fishing, kayaking, skiing, Arctic surfing (in the summer AND winter), and cycling. The tourism scene there has a very young vibe, with lots of budget accommodation, and even the luxury accommodation markets itself towards adventureseekers.
18 BEST NORWEGIAN MOVIES OF ALL TIME The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix (1975) (Flåklypa Grand Prix) This is a classic. Like when I was searching this on YouTube and a preview came up I immediately felt all warm and fuzzy inside. According to Wikipedia, this stop motion animated feature is the most viewed Norwegian film of all time, selling over 5.5 million tickets since itsrelease in a
13 EXPERIENCES YOU NEED TO HAVE IN SHETLAND Coastal walks. About 160 kilometers north of the Scottish mainland, the Shetland Islands mark the northernmost part of Scotland. Shetland consists of over a hundred islands, though only fifteen are inhabited, and they have a population of around 23,000 people. In other words, you’ll find a lot of quiet open spaces and coastline here. 9 REASONS YOU SHOULD BE AFRAID TO VISIT ROMANIA If you want to visit Romania you should go to Brasov (there is the street of the rope and the statue of Mrs. Cord), Cluj, Sibiu, Timisoara, maybe Constanța (there is the casino in Constanța, it was famous for its beauty, now it is under renovation and can he says I’m surprised, I thought he would fall into the sea until they startrenovating it!).
HOW TO SPEND ONE WEEK IN NORWAY: MY 3 TOP NORWAY Luxury. Fossheim Hotel is a historic hotel from 1897 in Lom, with a restaurant featuring gourmet dishes with local produce. Check availability and current rates here. The Elveseter Hotel is a family-run mountain lodge in Boverdalen full of traditional Norwegian art, wood carvings, and cozy fireplaces in the lobby area. WHERE I BUY MY NORDIC SWEATERS Dale of Norway. If you want a traditional Norwegian sweater, Amazon carries Dale of Norway sweaters here. Dale of Norway has been making sweaters for over 140 years, and all their sweaters are designed and knitted in Norway, so this is about as authentic a Norwegian wool sweater as you can get. I love their traditional patterns, but theyhave
THINKING OF MOVING TO NORWAY? HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW There are different ways to obtain permanent residence in Norway, but essentially you’ll have to have had a residence permit here for at least three years, and show a certain level of Norwegian language and social understanding. And no, three years of having a study permit won’t count towards permanent residency, unfortunately. 7 WAYS NORWAY ISN'T AS EXPENSIVE AS YOU THINK And if you want to see the Northern Lights, this is the best place to see Northern Lights in Norway. And now let’s do something about that notion that “Norway is just insanely expensive.”. 1. The Norwegian krone is super weak right now. This is the number one reason that everyone who is even a bit interested in Norway should visit, likenow.
HOME - HEART MY BACKPACKABOUTTHINGS IANGUILLATRONDHEIM NORWAYHEART MY BACKPACKHEART MY BACKPACKPINK HEART BACKPACK Once a full-time backpacker, I'm now trying to find a balance between continuing to explore off the beaten path places around the world while also building a home in Norway. I've now traveled through over 80 countries and have a soft spot for pretty landscapes, the Nordics, anywhere I can practice my Russian, and venturing off the touristtrail.
NORDLAND - HEART MY BACKPACKNORDLAND COUNTY NORWAY Nordland is home to Bodø, Lofoten, Vesterålen, Helgeland, and Narvik and might just have the most stunning landscapes in all of Norway. Lofoten has quickly gained in popularity over the past few years (thank you, Instagram) and for good reason – with its breathtaking mountains, picturesque fishing villages, and dramatic drives, Lofoten is a paradise for adventure seekers, photographers THE 11 BEST CENTRAL ASIA AND SILK ROAD TOURS & HOW TO 80 Days: Xi’an to Istanbul with Intrepid Travel. This is the ultimate Central Asia tour. If you have the time and the money to dedicate to this one, please, please do it! This tour starts in Xi’an, China and finishes in Istanbul, Turkey, while passing through 11 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE VISITING THE LOFOTEN Lofoten is a mecca for hiking, climbing, fishing, kayaking, skiing, Arctic surfing (in the summer AND winter), and cycling. The tourism scene there has a very young vibe, with lots of budget accommodation, and even the luxury accommodation markets itself towards adventureseekers.
HOW TO SPEND A GIRLS' WEEKEND IN SANTA FE We also learned that Santa Fe is the perfect place for a fun girls’ weekend with some history lessons thrown in. We kicked off our first day in Santa Fe with breakfast at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market at the Railyard, which was conveniently right across the street from our hotel. This is one of the oldest and largest farmers’ markets in AN 11 DAY SCOTLAND ISLAND HOPPING ITINERARY YOU SHOULDISLAND OFF SCOTLAND CROSSWORDISLANDS OFF OF SCOTLANDISLES IN SCOTLANDSCOTLAND ISLANDS CROSSWORDSKYE ISLAND SCOTLAND Scotland Island Hopping Itinerary Day 1: Glasgow to Islay. 09:15 – 12:33 bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal £17.60. 13:00 – 14:55 ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Eskaig, Islay £6.50. We rented a car for 48 hours (£84) which we picked up at the ferry terminal, and left at the airport whenwe departed Islay.
THINGS TO DO ON A NORTHERN LIGHTS TRIP WHEN YOU DON'T SEE The guided tour only lasts 20 minutes, where the guide tells you about the history of the hotel, the harvesting of ice for the hotel, the different designs of the rooms, and the details of how the 365 day ice hotel works. And then you’ll have over an hour to explore the two ice hotels on your own! That was of course my favorite part of thetour.
HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC ROAD TRIP IN NORWAY If you’re camping, bring a really warm sleeping bag and pitch away from the main road. Even in the summer the nights in the mountains get really cold, so make sure your sleeping bag can withstand freezing temperatures. And while wild camping is totally legal here, I 12 BEST NORWEGIAN NOVELS + AUTHORS TO READ (IN ENGLISHNORWEGIAN AUTHORS TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH My mom gave me her copy of A Modern Family when I visited in early March, and I was a little unsure if this would make for a good corona read since the last Helga Flatland book I read made me cry for a month. Stay If You Can. Leave If You Must, was incredibly sad but also so, so good, but it’s not available in English!Luckily A Modern Family is, plus it’s a much lighter read, which is HOW TO SPEND ONE WEEK IN NORWAY: MY 3 TOP NORWAY Luxury. Fossheim Hotel is a historic hotel from 1897 in Lom, with a restaurant featuring gourmet dishes with local produce. Check availability and current rates here. The Elveseter Hotel is a family-run mountain lodge in Boverdalen full of traditional Norwegian art, wood carvings, and cozy fireplaces in the lobby area. HOME - HEART MY BACKPACKABOUTTHINGS IANGUILLATRONDHEIM NORWAYHEART MY BACKPACKHEART MY BACKPACKPINK HEART BACKPACK Once a full-time backpacker, I'm now trying to find a balance between continuing to explore off the beaten path places around the world while also building a home in Norway. I've now traveled through over 80 countries and have a soft spot for pretty landscapes, the Nordics, anywhere I can practice my Russian, and venturing off the touristtrail.
NORDLAND - HEART MY BACKPACKNORDLAND COUNTY NORWAY Nordland is home to Bodø, Lofoten, Vesterålen, Helgeland, and Narvik and might just have the most stunning landscapes in all of Norway. Lofoten has quickly gained in popularity over the past few years (thank you, Instagram) and for good reason – with its breathtaking mountains, picturesque fishing villages, and dramatic drives, Lofoten is a paradise for adventure seekers, photographers THE 11 BEST CENTRAL ASIA AND SILK ROAD TOURS & HOW TO 80 Days: Xi’an to Istanbul with Intrepid Travel. This is the ultimate Central Asia tour. If you have the time and the money to dedicate to this one, please, please do it! This tour starts in Xi’an, China and finishes in Istanbul, Turkey, while passing through HOW TO SPEND A GIRLS' WEEKEND IN SANTA FE We also learned that Santa Fe is the perfect place for a fun girls’ weekend with some history lessons thrown in. We kicked off our first day in Santa Fe with breakfast at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market at the Railyard, which was conveniently right across the street from our hotel. This is one of the oldest and largest farmers’ markets in 11 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE VISITING THE LOFOTEN Lofoten is a mecca for hiking, climbing, fishing, kayaking, skiing, Arctic surfing (in the summer AND winter), and cycling. The tourism scene there has a very young vibe, with lots of budget accommodation, and even the luxury accommodation markets itself towards adventureseekers.
AN 11 DAY SCOTLAND ISLAND HOPPING ITINERARY YOU SHOULDISLAND OFF SCOTLAND CROSSWORDISLANDS OFF OF SCOTLANDISLES IN SCOTLANDSCOTLAND ISLANDS CROSSWORDSKYE ISLAND SCOTLAND Scotland Island Hopping Itinerary Day 1: Glasgow to Islay. 09:15 – 12:33 bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal £17.60. 13:00 – 14:55 ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Eskaig, Islay £6.50. We rented a car for 48 hours (£84) which we picked up at the ferry terminal, and left at the airport whenwe departed Islay.
THINGS TO DO ON A NORTHERN LIGHTS TRIP WHEN YOU DON'T SEE The guided tour only lasts 20 minutes, where the guide tells you about the history of the hotel, the harvesting of ice for the hotel, the different designs of the rooms, and the details of how the 365 day ice hotel works. And then you’ll have over an hour to explore the two ice hotels on your own! That was of course my favorite part of thetour.
HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC ROAD TRIP IN NORWAY If you’re camping, bring a really warm sleeping bag and pitch away from the main road. Even in the summer the nights in the mountains get really cold, so make sure your sleeping bag can withstand freezing temperatures. And while wild camping is totally legal here, I 12 BEST NORWEGIAN NOVELS + AUTHORS TO READ (IN ENGLISHNORWEGIAN AUTHORS TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH My mom gave me her copy of A Modern Family when I visited in early March, and I was a little unsure if this would make for a good corona read since the last Helga Flatland book I read made me cry for a month. Stay If You Can. Leave If You Must, was incredibly sad but also so, so good, but it’s not available in English!Luckily A Modern Family is, plus it’s a much lighter read, which is HOW TO SPEND ONE WEEK IN NORWAY: MY 3 TOP NORWAY Luxury. Fossheim Hotel is a historic hotel from 1897 in Lom, with a restaurant featuring gourmet dishes with local produce. Check availability and current rates here. The Elveseter Hotel is a family-run mountain lodge in Boverdalen full of traditional Norwegian art, wood carvings, and cozy fireplaces in the lobby area. NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL REVIEW The first point is actually my biggest issue with the tour – Norway in a Nutshell isn’t a guided tour, it just provides you with a set of tickets, all of which you could book independently for much cheaper. So you’re essentially paying a (pretty high!) fee to have someone book tickets that you could easily book online yourself. UNBIASED REVIEW: DEUTER AIRCONTACT LITE 65 + 10 LITER The Deuter ACT Lite 65 + 10 Liter backpack is perfect for long backpacking trips. It easily fits enough clothing and gear for long term travel (through multiple seasons!) without getting too heavy. The clever construction eases the weight off the back, making it possible to carry for long stretches without discomfort. MY IDEAL THREE DAY COLORADO ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Day 1: Denver to Salida. Salida is about a 2.5-3 hour drive from Denver, though I’d recommend giving yourself extra time, as you’ll likely want to take pictures along the way. Salida is a town of about 5,000 people. But we were told it swells to over double that in thesummer.
CAMPING IN THE SAHARA DESERT, MOROCCO Ours was a good mid-range option. Click here for more details and to check the current prices at L’Auberge Petit Prince here.The Supratours bus from Fes to Merzouga left at 20:30 and took 7.5 hours and cost 170 MAD. The Supratours bus from Merzouga to Marrakech left at 8 am and took 12.5 hours and cost 220 MAD. UNUSUAL THINGS TO DO IN BEIJING Seriously, if you are ever looking for something fun and unusual to do in Beijing in the winter, go ice cycling! There were even yummy snacks to sample while cruising around the ice. We of course had to go for the cotton candy, because Birthday. In the end our search for quirky and unusual things to do in Beijing didn’t turn out quite how I OUR TWO WEEK TRONDHEIM Our Two Week Trondheim – Helgeland – Lofoten Road Trip Itinerary. My friends Sher and Sam visited in January, which made for the perfect excuse to plan a new Norwegian adventure. I always try to share my Norway itineraries, as personally I get so much inspiration from other people’s itineraries when I’m planning a trip. WHERE I BUY MY NORDIC SWEATERS Dale of Norway. If you want a traditional Norwegian sweater, Amazon carries Dale of Norway sweaters here. Dale of Norway has been making sweaters for over 140 years, and all their sweaters are designed and knitted in Norway, so this is about as authentic a Norwegian wool sweater as you can get. I love their traditional patterns, but theyhave
WHAT TO PACK FOR GUYANA Aha, so that’s the story behind the chequered shirts! I had been wondering about those I feel a bit guilty for being an outdoor-gear nut (especially since it turned out that, of course, artificial fabrics aren’t actually good for the environment),but I really like my wicking Columbia shirt and my quick-dry hiking trousers. 9 REASONS YOU SHOULD BE AFRAID TO VISIT ROMANIA If you want to visit Romania you should go to Brasov (there is the street of the rope and the statue of Mrs. Cord), Cluj, Sibiu, Timisoara, maybe Constanța (there is the casino in Constanța, it was famous for its beauty, now it is under renovation and can he says I’m surprised, I thought he would fall into the sea until they startrenovating it!).
16 THINGS TO DO IN ÅLESUND, NORWAY Drive out to the Alnes Lighthouse on Godøy. If you have a car and want to go somewhere peaceful nearby the city, you can drive out to the Alnes Lighthouse on the island of Godøyfor some pretty views. The lighthouse is about 30 minutes from the city. It’s really quiet out there as there isn’t much there besides the lighthouse, so it makes for a very peaceful escape. HOME - HEART MY BACKPACKABOUTTHINGS IANGUILLATRONDHEIM NORWAYHEART MY BACKPACKHEART MY BACKPACKPINK HEART BACKPACK Once a full-time backpacker, I'm now trying to find a balance between continuing to explore off the beaten path places around the world while also building a home in Norway. I've now traveled through over 80 countries and have a soft spot for pretty landscapes, the Nordics, anywhere I can practice my Russian, and venturing off the touristtrail.
NORDLAND - HEART MY BACKPACKNORDLAND COUNTY NORWAY Nordland is home to Bodø, Lofoten, Vesterålen, Helgeland, and Narvik and might just have the most stunning landscapes in all of Norway. Lofoten has quickly gained in popularity over the past few years (thank you, Instagram) and for good reason – with its breathtaking mountains, picturesque fishing villages, and dramatic drives, Lofoten is a paradise for adventure seekers, photographers THE 11 BEST CENTRAL ASIA AND SILK ROAD TOURS & HOW TO 80 Days: Xi’an to Istanbul with Intrepid Travel. This is the ultimate Central Asia tour. If you have the time and the money to dedicate to this one, please, please do it! This tour starts in Xi’an, China and finishes in Istanbul, Turkey, while passing through 11 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE VISITING THE LOFOTEN Lofoten is a mecca for hiking, climbing, fishing, kayaking, skiing, Arctic surfing (in the summer AND winter), and cycling. The tourism scene there has a very young vibe, with lots of budget accommodation, and even the luxury accommodation markets itself towards adventureseekers.
HOW TO SPEND A GIRLS' WEEKEND IN SANTA FE We also learned that Santa Fe is the perfect place for a fun girls’ weekend with some history lessons thrown in. We kicked off our first day in Santa Fe with breakfast at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market at the Railyard, which was conveniently right across the street from our hotel. This is one of the oldest and largest farmers’ markets in AN 11 DAY SCOTLAND ISLAND HOPPING ITINERARY YOU SHOULDISLAND OFF SCOTLAND CROSSWORDISLANDS OFF OF SCOTLANDISLES IN SCOTLANDSCOTLAND ISLANDS CROSSWORDSKYE ISLAND SCOTLAND Scotland Island Hopping Itinerary Day 1: Glasgow to Islay. 09:15 – 12:33 bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal £17.60. 13:00 – 14:55 ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Eskaig, Islay £6.50. We rented a car for 48 hours (£84) which we picked up at the ferry terminal, and left at the airport whenwe departed Islay.
THINGS TO DO ON A NORTHERN LIGHTS TRIP WHEN YOU DON'T SEE The guided tour only lasts 20 minutes, where the guide tells you about the history of the hotel, the harvesting of ice for the hotel, the different designs of the rooms, and the details of how the 365 day ice hotel works. And then you’ll have over an hour to explore the two ice hotels on your own! That was of course my favorite part of thetour.
HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC ROAD TRIP IN NORWAY If you’re camping, bring a really warm sleeping bag and pitch away from the main road. Even in the summer the nights in the mountains get really cold, so make sure your sleeping bag can withstand freezing temperatures. And while wild camping is totally legal here, I 12 BEST NORWEGIAN NOVELS + AUTHORS TO READ (IN ENGLISHNORWEGIAN AUTHORS TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH My mom gave me her copy of A Modern Family when I visited in early March, and I was a little unsure if this would make for a good corona read since the last Helga Flatland book I read made me cry for a month. Stay If You Can. Leave If You Must, was incredibly sad but also so, so good, but it’s not available in English!Luckily A Modern Family is, plus it’s a much lighter read, which is HOW TO SPEND ONE WEEK IN NORWAY: MY 3 TOP NORWAY Luxury. Fossheim Hotel is a historic hotel from 1897 in Lom, with a restaurant featuring gourmet dishes with local produce. Check availability and current rates here. The Elveseter Hotel is a family-run mountain lodge in Boverdalen full of traditional Norwegian art, wood carvings, and cozy fireplaces in the lobby area. HOME - HEART MY BACKPACKABOUTTHINGS IANGUILLATRONDHEIM NORWAYHEART MY BACKPACKHEART MY BACKPACKPINK HEART BACKPACK Once a full-time backpacker, I'm now trying to find a balance between continuing to explore off the beaten path places around the world while also building a home in Norway. I've now traveled through over 80 countries and have a soft spot for pretty landscapes, the Nordics, anywhere I can practice my Russian, and venturing off the touristtrail.
NORDLAND - HEART MY BACKPACKNORDLAND COUNTY NORWAY Nordland is home to Bodø, Lofoten, Vesterålen, Helgeland, and Narvik and might just have the most stunning landscapes in all of Norway. Lofoten has quickly gained in popularity over the past few years (thank you, Instagram) and for good reason – with its breathtaking mountains, picturesque fishing villages, and dramatic drives, Lofoten is a paradise for adventure seekers, photographers THE 11 BEST CENTRAL ASIA AND SILK ROAD TOURS & HOW TO 80 Days: Xi’an to Istanbul with Intrepid Travel. This is the ultimate Central Asia tour. If you have the time and the money to dedicate to this one, please, please do it! This tour starts in Xi’an, China and finishes in Istanbul, Turkey, while passing through 11 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE VISITING THE LOFOTEN Lofoten is a mecca for hiking, climbing, fishing, kayaking, skiing, Arctic surfing (in the summer AND winter), and cycling. The tourism scene there has a very young vibe, with lots of budget accommodation, and even the luxury accommodation markets itself towards adventureseekers.
HOW TO SPEND A GIRLS' WEEKEND IN SANTA FE We also learned that Santa Fe is the perfect place for a fun girls’ weekend with some history lessons thrown in. We kicked off our first day in Santa Fe with breakfast at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market at the Railyard, which was conveniently right across the street from our hotel. This is one of the oldest and largest farmers’ markets in AN 11 DAY SCOTLAND ISLAND HOPPING ITINERARY YOU SHOULDISLAND OFF SCOTLAND CROSSWORDISLANDS OFF OF SCOTLANDISLES IN SCOTLANDSCOTLAND ISLANDS CROSSWORDSKYE ISLAND SCOTLAND Scotland Island Hopping Itinerary Day 1: Glasgow to Islay. 09:15 – 12:33 bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal £17.60. 13:00 – 14:55 ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Eskaig, Islay £6.50. We rented a car for 48 hours (£84) which we picked up at the ferry terminal, and left at the airport whenwe departed Islay.
THINGS TO DO ON A NORTHERN LIGHTS TRIP WHEN YOU DON'T SEE The guided tour only lasts 20 minutes, where the guide tells you about the history of the hotel, the harvesting of ice for the hotel, the different designs of the rooms, and the details of how the 365 day ice hotel works. And then you’ll have over an hour to explore the two ice hotels on your own! That was of course my favorite part of thetour.
HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC ROAD TRIP IN NORWAY If you’re camping, bring a really warm sleeping bag and pitch away from the main road. Even in the summer the nights in the mountains get really cold, so make sure your sleeping bag can withstand freezing temperatures. And while wild camping is totally legal here, I 12 BEST NORWEGIAN NOVELS + AUTHORS TO READ (IN ENGLISHNORWEGIAN AUTHORS TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH My mom gave me her copy of A Modern Family when I visited in early March, and I was a little unsure if this would make for a good corona read since the last Helga Flatland book I read made me cry for a month. Stay If You Can. Leave If You Must, was incredibly sad but also so, so good, but it’s not available in English!Luckily A Modern Family is, plus it’s a much lighter read, which is HOW TO SPEND ONE WEEK IN NORWAY: MY 3 TOP NORWAY Luxury. Fossheim Hotel is a historic hotel from 1897 in Lom, with a restaurant featuring gourmet dishes with local produce. Check availability and current rates here. The Elveseter Hotel is a family-run mountain lodge in Boverdalen full of traditional Norwegian art, wood carvings, and cozy fireplaces in the lobby area. NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL REVIEW The first point is actually my biggest issue with the tour – Norway in a Nutshell isn’t a guided tour, it just provides you with a set of tickets, all of which you could book independently for much cheaper. So you’re essentially paying a (pretty high!) fee to have someone book tickets that you could easily book online yourself. UNBIASED REVIEW: DEUTER AIRCONTACT LITE 65 + 10 LITER The Deuter ACT Lite 65 + 10 Liter backpack is perfect for long backpacking trips. It easily fits enough clothing and gear for long term travel (through multiple seasons!) without getting too heavy. The clever construction eases the weight off the back, making it possible to carry for long stretches without discomfort. MY IDEAL THREE DAY COLORADO ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Day 1: Denver to Salida. Salida is about a 2.5-3 hour drive from Denver, though I’d recommend giving yourself extra time, as you’ll likely want to take pictures along the way. Salida is a town of about 5,000 people. But we were told it swells to over double that in thesummer.
CAMPING IN THE SAHARA DESERT, MOROCCO Ours was a good mid-range option. Click here for more details and to check the current prices at L’Auberge Petit Prince here.The Supratours bus from Fes to Merzouga left at 20:30 and took 7.5 hours and cost 170 MAD. The Supratours bus from Merzouga to Marrakech left at 8 am and took 12.5 hours and cost 220 MAD. UNUSUAL THINGS TO DO IN BEIJING Seriously, if you are ever looking for something fun and unusual to do in Beijing in the winter, go ice cycling! There were even yummy snacks to sample while cruising around the ice. We of course had to go for the cotton candy, because Birthday. In the end our search for quirky and unusual things to do in Beijing didn’t turn out quite how I OUR TWO WEEK TRONDHEIM Our Two Week Trondheim – Helgeland – Lofoten Road Trip Itinerary. My friends Sher and Sam visited in January, which made for the perfect excuse to plan a new Norwegian adventure. I always try to share my Norway itineraries, as personally I get so much inspiration from other people’s itineraries when I’m planning a trip. WHERE I BUY MY NORDIC SWEATERS Dale of Norway. If you want a traditional Norwegian sweater, Amazon carries Dale of Norway sweaters here. Dale of Norway has been making sweaters for over 140 years, and all their sweaters are designed and knitted in Norway, so this is about as authentic a Norwegian wool sweater as you can get. I love their traditional patterns, but theyhave
WHAT TO PACK FOR GUYANA Aha, so that’s the story behind the chequered shirts! I had been wondering about those I feel a bit guilty for being an outdoor-gear nut (especially since it turned out that, of course, artificial fabrics aren’t actually good for the environment),but I really like my wicking Columbia shirt and my quick-dry hiking trousers. 9 REASONS YOU SHOULD BE AFRAID TO VISIT ROMANIA If you want to visit Romania you should go to Brasov (there is the street of the rope and the statue of Mrs. Cord), Cluj, Sibiu, Timisoara, maybe Constanța (there is the casino in Constanța, it was famous for its beauty, now it is under renovation and can he says I’m surprised, I thought he would fall into the sea until they startrenovating it!).
16 THINGS TO DO IN ÅLESUND, NORWAY Drive out to the Alnes Lighthouse on Godøy. If you have a car and want to go somewhere peaceful nearby the city, you can drive out to the Alnes Lighthouse on the island of Godøyfor some pretty views. The lighthouse is about 30 minutes from the city. It’s really quiet out there as there isn’t much there besides the lighthouse, so it makes for a very peaceful escape. HOME - HEART MY BACKPACKABOUTTHINGS IANGUILLATRONDHEIM NORWAYHEART MY BACKPACKHEART MY BACKPACKPINK HEART BACKPACK Once a full-time backpacker, I'm now trying to find a balance between continuing to explore off the beaten path places around the world while also building a home in Norway. I've now traveled through over 80 countries and have a soft spot for pretty landscapes, the Nordics, anywhere I can practice my Russian, and venturing off the touristtrail.
NORDLAND - HEART MY BACKPACKNORDLAND COUNTY NORWAY Nordland is home to Bodø, Lofoten, Vesterålen, Helgeland, and Narvik and might just have the most stunning landscapes in all of Norway. Lofoten has quickly gained in popularity over the past few years (thank you, Instagram) and for good reason – with its breathtaking mountains, picturesque fishing villages, and dramatic drives, Lofoten is a paradise for adventure seekers, photographers THE 11 BEST CENTRAL ASIA AND SILK ROAD TOURS & HOW TO 80 Days: Xi’an to Istanbul with Intrepid Travel. This is the ultimate Central Asia tour. If you have the time and the money to dedicate to this one, please, please do it! This tour starts in Xi’an, China and finishes in Istanbul, Turkey, while passing through 11 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE VISITING THE LOFOTEN Lofoten is a mecca for hiking, climbing, fishing, kayaking, skiing, Arctic surfing (in the summer AND winter), and cycling. The tourism scene there has a very young vibe, with lots of budget accommodation, and even the luxury accommodation markets itself towards adventureseekers.
HOW TO SPEND A GIRLS' WEEKEND IN SANTA FE We also learned that Santa Fe is the perfect place for a fun girls’ weekend with some history lessons thrown in. We kicked off our first day in Santa Fe with breakfast at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market at the Railyard, which was conveniently right across the street from our hotel. This is one of the oldest and largest farmers’ markets in AN 11 DAY SCOTLAND ISLAND HOPPING ITINERARY YOU SHOULDISLAND OFF SCOTLAND CROSSWORDISLANDS OFF OF SCOTLANDISLES IN SCOTLANDSCOTLAND ISLANDS CROSSWORDSKYE ISLAND SCOTLAND Scotland Island Hopping Itinerary Day 1: Glasgow to Islay. 09:15 – 12:33 bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal £17.60. 13:00 – 14:55 ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Eskaig, Islay £6.50. We rented a car for 48 hours (£84) which we picked up at the ferry terminal, and left at the airport whenwe departed Islay.
THINGS TO DO ON A NORTHERN LIGHTS TRIP WHEN YOU DON'T SEE The guided tour only lasts 20 minutes, where the guide tells you about the history of the hotel, the harvesting of ice for the hotel, the different designs of the rooms, and the details of how the 365 day ice hotel works. And then you’ll have over an hour to explore the two ice hotels on your own! That was of course my favorite part of thetour.
HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC ROAD TRIP IN NORWAY If you’re camping, bring a really warm sleeping bag and pitch away from the main road. Even in the summer the nights in the mountains get really cold, so make sure your sleeping bag can withstand freezing temperatures. And while wild camping is totally legal here, I 12 BEST NORWEGIAN NOVELS + AUTHORS TO READ (IN ENGLISHNORWEGIAN AUTHORS TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH My mom gave me her copy of A Modern Family when I visited in early March, and I was a little unsure if this would make for a good corona read since the last Helga Flatland book I read made me cry for a month. Stay If You Can. Leave If You Must, was incredibly sad but also so, so good, but it’s not available in English!Luckily A Modern Family is, plus it’s a much lighter read, which is HOW TO SPEND ONE WEEK IN NORWAY: MY 3 TOP NORWAY Luxury. Fossheim Hotel is a historic hotel from 1897 in Lom, with a restaurant featuring gourmet dishes with local produce. Check availability and current rates here. The Elveseter Hotel is a family-run mountain lodge in Boverdalen full of traditional Norwegian art, wood carvings, and cozy fireplaces in the lobby area. HOME - HEART MY BACKPACKABOUTTHINGS IANGUILLATRONDHEIM NORWAYHEART MY BACKPACKHEART MY BACKPACKPINK HEART BACKPACK Once a full-time backpacker, I'm now trying to find a balance between continuing to explore off the beaten path places around the world while also building a home in Norway. I've now traveled through over 80 countries and have a soft spot for pretty landscapes, the Nordics, anywhere I can practice my Russian, and venturing off the touristtrail.
NORDLAND - HEART MY BACKPACKNORDLAND COUNTY NORWAY Nordland is home to Bodø, Lofoten, Vesterålen, Helgeland, and Narvik and might just have the most stunning landscapes in all of Norway. Lofoten has quickly gained in popularity over the past few years (thank you, Instagram) and for good reason – with its breathtaking mountains, picturesque fishing villages, and dramatic drives, Lofoten is a paradise for adventure seekers, photographers THE 11 BEST CENTRAL ASIA AND SILK ROAD TOURS & HOW TO 80 Days: Xi’an to Istanbul with Intrepid Travel. This is the ultimate Central Asia tour. If you have the time and the money to dedicate to this one, please, please do it! This tour starts in Xi’an, China and finishes in Istanbul, Turkey, while passing through 11 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE VISITING THE LOFOTEN Lofoten is a mecca for hiking, climbing, fishing, kayaking, skiing, Arctic surfing (in the summer AND winter), and cycling. The tourism scene there has a very young vibe, with lots of budget accommodation, and even the luxury accommodation markets itself towards adventureseekers.
HOW TO SPEND A GIRLS' WEEKEND IN SANTA FE We also learned that Santa Fe is the perfect place for a fun girls’ weekend with some history lessons thrown in. We kicked off our first day in Santa Fe with breakfast at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market at the Railyard, which was conveniently right across the street from our hotel. This is one of the oldest and largest farmers’ markets in AN 11 DAY SCOTLAND ISLAND HOPPING ITINERARY YOU SHOULDISLAND OFF SCOTLAND CROSSWORDISLANDS OFF OF SCOTLANDISLES IN SCOTLANDSCOTLAND ISLANDS CROSSWORDSKYE ISLAND SCOTLAND Scotland Island Hopping Itinerary Day 1: Glasgow to Islay. 09:15 – 12:33 bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal £17.60. 13:00 – 14:55 ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Eskaig, Islay £6.50. We rented a car for 48 hours (£84) which we picked up at the ferry terminal, and left at the airport whenwe departed Islay.
THINGS TO DO ON A NORTHERN LIGHTS TRIP WHEN YOU DON'T SEE The guided tour only lasts 20 minutes, where the guide tells you about the history of the hotel, the harvesting of ice for the hotel, the different designs of the rooms, and the details of how the 365 day ice hotel works. And then you’ll have over an hour to explore the two ice hotels on your own! That was of course my favorite part of thetour.
HOW TO PLAN AN EPIC ROAD TRIP IN NORWAY If you’re camping, bring a really warm sleeping bag and pitch away from the main road. Even in the summer the nights in the mountains get really cold, so make sure your sleeping bag can withstand freezing temperatures. And while wild camping is totally legal here, I 12 BEST NORWEGIAN NOVELS + AUTHORS TO READ (IN ENGLISHNORWEGIAN AUTHORS TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH My mom gave me her copy of A Modern Family when I visited in early March, and I was a little unsure if this would make for a good corona read since the last Helga Flatland book I read made me cry for a month. Stay If You Can. Leave If You Must, was incredibly sad but also so, so good, but it’s not available in English!Luckily A Modern Family is, plus it’s a much lighter read, which is HOW TO SPEND ONE WEEK IN NORWAY: MY 3 TOP NORWAY Luxury. Fossheim Hotel is a historic hotel from 1897 in Lom, with a restaurant featuring gourmet dishes with local produce. Check availability and current rates here. The Elveseter Hotel is a family-run mountain lodge in Boverdalen full of traditional Norwegian art, wood carvings, and cozy fireplaces in the lobby area. NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL REVIEW The first point is actually my biggest issue with the tour – Norway in a Nutshell isn’t a guided tour, it just provides you with a set of tickets, all of which you could book independently for much cheaper. So you’re essentially paying a (pretty high!) fee to have someone book tickets that you could easily book online yourself. UNBIASED REVIEW: DEUTER AIRCONTACT LITE 65 + 10 LITER The Deuter ACT Lite 65 + 10 Liter backpack is perfect for long backpacking trips. It easily fits enough clothing and gear for long term travel (through multiple seasons!) without getting too heavy. The clever construction eases the weight off the back, making it possible to carry for long stretches without discomfort. MY IDEAL THREE DAY COLORADO ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Day 1: Denver to Salida. Salida is about a 2.5-3 hour drive from Denver, though I’d recommend giving yourself extra time, as you’ll likely want to take pictures along the way. Salida is a town of about 5,000 people. But we were told it swells to over double that in thesummer.
CAMPING IN THE SAHARA DESERT, MOROCCO Ours was a good mid-range option. Click here for more details and to check the current prices at L’Auberge Petit Prince here.The Supratours bus from Fes to Merzouga left at 20:30 and took 7.5 hours and cost 170 MAD. The Supratours bus from Merzouga to Marrakech left at 8 am and took 12.5 hours and cost 220 MAD. UNUSUAL THINGS TO DO IN BEIJING Seriously, if you are ever looking for something fun and unusual to do in Beijing in the winter, go ice cycling! There were even yummy snacks to sample while cruising around the ice. We of course had to go for the cotton candy, because Birthday. In the end our search for quirky and unusual things to do in Beijing didn’t turn out quite how I OUR TWO WEEK TRONDHEIM Our Two Week Trondheim – Helgeland – Lofoten Road Trip Itinerary. My friends Sher and Sam visited in January, which made for the perfect excuse to plan a new Norwegian adventure. I always try to share my Norway itineraries, as personally I get so much inspiration from other people’s itineraries when I’m planning a trip. WHERE I BUY MY NORDIC SWEATERS Dale of Norway. If you want a traditional Norwegian sweater, Amazon carries Dale of Norway sweaters here. Dale of Norway has been making sweaters for over 140 years, and all their sweaters are designed and knitted in Norway, so this is about as authentic a Norwegian wool sweater as you can get. I love their traditional patterns, but theyhave
WHAT TO PACK FOR GUYANA Aha, so that’s the story behind the chequered shirts! I had been wondering about those I feel a bit guilty for being an outdoor-gear nut (especially since it turned out that, of course, artificial fabrics aren’t actually good for the environment),but I really like my wicking Columbia shirt and my quick-dry hiking trousers. 9 REASONS YOU SHOULD BE AFRAID TO VISIT ROMANIA If you want to visit Romania you should go to Brasov (there is the street of the rope and the statue of Mrs. Cord), Cluj, Sibiu, Timisoara, maybe Constanța (there is the casino in Constanța, it was famous for its beauty, now it is under renovation and can he says I’m surprised, I thought he would fall into the sea until they startrenovating it!).
16 THINGS TO DO IN ÅLESUND, NORWAY Drive out to the Alnes Lighthouse on Godøy. If you have a car and want to go somewhere peaceful nearby the city, you can drive out to the Alnes Lighthouse on the island of Godøyfor some pretty views. The lighthouse is about 30 minutes from the city. It’s really quiet out there as there isn’t much there besides the lighthouse, so it makes for a very peaceful escape. Consumer Privacy Information We and our advertising partners collect personal information (such as the cookies stored on your browser, the advertising identifier on your mobile device, or the IP address of your device) when you visit our site. We, and our partners, use this information to tailor and deliver ads to you on our site, or to help tailor ads to you when you visit others' sites. To tailor ads that may be more relevant to you, we and/or our partners may share the information we collect with thirdparties.
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