Choosing between the northbound vs southbound Norway Coastal Express feels like a make or break decision – like one direction is right and the other means you’ll miss out. Plus, there’s definitely the (honestly misconceived!) impression out there that the northbound voyage is automatically the better route. But honestly? It’s not that clear-cut. I’ve done…
Trying to figure out what to wear in Norway in winter feels overwhelming, right? Especially if you’re picturing snowstorms, icy pavements, Arctic winds and minus temperatures – all of which Norway in winter is famous for! Last winter, I spent over three weeks travelling through Norway in February and March, from Oslo all the way…
Winter in Norway is unlike anywhere else in Europe, with short daylight hours (or even none at all during polar night), freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and unpredictable weather. And trying to plan a trip to Norway in winter around all of that can feel overwhelming! I still remember drowning in budgets, endless “things to do”…
Choosing between Norway vs Iceland in winter can feel overwhelming. After all, they’re both dream bucket-list winter trips, right?! You want the Northern Lights, dramatic snowy landscapes and unforgettable winter activities – but you don’t want to freeze, overspend, feel unsafe, or realise you picked the wrong country for your travel style. Well, I’ve explored…
Choosing where to stay in Bergen can feel surprisingly overwhelming for a small city – especially when you’re travelling solo and want somewhere safe, central and actually nice to come back to at the end of a long day of sightseeing. When I planned my own solo trip to Bergen, I spent a lot of…
Choosing where to stay in Tromsø can honestly feel harder than planning the rest of the trip combined – especially when you’re travelling solo and accommodation matters so much for how safe and comfortable you’ll feel during your stay. I spent a lot of time researching Tromsø hotels before my own trip in winter, considering…
So you’re staring at two incredible Norwegian coastal voyages and wondering which one is actually best when you’re travelling alone – especially given they both look so similar… Well, Hurtigruten vs Havila for solo travellers is exactly what this guide will help you decide! I spent three weeks travelling in Norway solo this past winter,…
Standing at the edge of the world’s strongest tidal current sounds incredible, right? But is Saltstraumen worth visiting, or is it one of those places that doesn’t live up to its hype? Well, I visited Saltstraumen solo in winter, and now I’m going to give you a straight, practical answer (no hype here!) so you…
Travelling in Norway in winter without a car sounds intimidating, right? After all, Norway’s winters are well known for their icy roads, short daylight hours, unpredictable weather and remote landscapes. But I’ve actually found that Norway is one of the easiest countries in Europe to get around without a car – if you know how…
Northern Norway’s most spectacular fjord, Trollfjord, is narrow and dramatic, tucked inside the Raftsund strait, close to Svolvaer and the Lofoten Islands. But given its remote location (at least compared to the popular western fjords), figuring out how to visit Trollfjord isn’t always straightforward – especially if you’re travelling solo. I first visited Trollfjord in…