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”…
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,…
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…
If you’re trying to figure out what to pack for a winter cruise in Norway, this ultimate packing list has everything you actually need (as well as all the things you can safely leave at home!) Because it’s overwhelming, right? Staring at your suitcase, wondering whether your favourite coat is going to be warm enough,…
Planning to take the Norway Coastal Express in winter as a solo traveller, but not sure what to expect? This ultimate guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the Norway Coastal Express – from booking and what the cabins are really like, to what to pack, what life is like on…
Before I travelled solo through Norway’s most iconic cities and fjords, and along its beautiful snow-covered coastline, I remember asking myself the same question you’re wondering right now: is Norway safe for solo female travellers? And my answer is yes – but with a few important things you need to know before you go. Norway…