Norway – Hiking to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)
Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock, as it is known in English. You may not recognise these names but I would suggest that more of you that do not register them as familiar will recognise the flat…
Norway – Discovering Stavanger
Norway had been on my to do list for quite a while. It has all the things that I like in a holiday; big mountains, great hiking, and wild country but also charming towns and…
The North Cape – To The Top of Europe
The North Cape or locally called Nordkapp, the most northern point in mainland Europe is a magical place to visit. Visiting in Winter it has an other worldly feel and I have been extremely lucky…
Norway – Husky Sledding Through Rondane National Park
The husky’s steely blue eyes are trained on mine. Each bark turns the frozen air to steam. He strains forward on his chains, snarling. I hold a harness limply in my hands. We both know…
Norway – Alta, An Arctic Snow Scooter Safari and Ice Hotel
I could not wait to discover the stunning beauty of Alta, Norway, and embark on an exhilarating snow scooter safari. Nestled in the heart of Norway’s Arctic region, Alta is a captivating destination renowned for…
The Northern Lights Came Out To Play, Norway
This was my first time seeing the Northern Lights. I had spent a week in Norway, in winter, and luck had been against us. But today the aurora came out dancing in the sky for…
Norway – Tromsø and Dog Sledding
I cannot believe it, day 7 already. Now it was time to fly North and above the Arctic circle. First destination up here… Tromsø. No matter how early we had to get up for the…
Norway – Ålesund And Out To Sea
I was really looking forward to visiting to Ålesund, Norway, on one of my trips to Norway. I was captivated by the city’s breathtaking beauty and unique charm I had seen in photos. Nestled amidst…
Norway – Skiing Above Voss
Voss is known as the adventure capital of Norway. It is situated deep in the heart of mountains and the fjords so you can imagine how great the views and backdrop to this place is….
Lillehammer, Norway – Bobsleigh Speed And An Ice Hotel
Before I arrived in Lillehammer the only thoughts I had about it were from watching the 1994 Olympics which were held here. It didn’t take long into the first day here for me to realise…