The Lofoten Islands were on my radar for decades – long before drool-worthy Instagram photos made an appearance. It all...
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The southernmost tip of Vestågøya in the Lofoten Islands is the home of the Nonstinden and Ballstadheia hike combination –...
If you’re a big hiking enthusiast like me, and are always looking for new stunning views, Norway should definitely be added to your travel bucket list. Why Norway? For me it’s all about the landscapes. The mountains, lakes and Scandinavian fjords call me. So, I planned my trip for a...
John and I hadn’t planned to do the Mannen hike in Norway’s Lofoten Islands. We had started off on Haukland...
The Ryten hike plus Kvalvika Beach combination on the southern island of Moskenesøya was the first outing we did in...
The one hike you’ll read about if you start researching “best hikes in Norway’s Lofoten Islands” is the Reinebringen hike. It’s a steep hike on beautifully built steps, thanks to a team of Sherpas from Nepal. Over the past 18 years, paths and stairways in over 100 locations across Norway...
The Munkebu Hut hike on the island of Moskenseøy in Norway’s Lofoten Islands is a magnificent full day outing if...
Located in Norway’s magnificent Lofoten archipelago, north of the Arctic Circle, is the fabulous Offersøykammen hike. It’s an easy half...
Are you a first time visitor looking for the top attractions in Norway? Below are suggestions for a few days in Oslo before you head to the fjords of Western Norway – another one of the top attractions in Norway. And if you enjoy hiking (which I think you do,...