NorwayExplainedSvolvær is the natural gateway to the Lofoten archipelago, a small coastal town wrapped in sharp granite peaks and mirror-calm harbors. It is the kind of place where you can take a morning sea eagle safari, climb a classic alpine route after lunch, and finish the day with fresh cod and a view of the … Read more
Uttakleiv is one of those rare places where the North Atlantic throws every shade of blue at a perfect arc of white sand, while dark granite boulders sit like sculptures along the shore. Set on the outer coast of Vestvågøy in Lofoten, it faces the open sea with big skies, changing light, and a horizon … Read more
Nusfjord is one of the most beautifully preserved fishing villages in Lofoten, tucked into a sheltered fjord on the southern coast of Flakstadøy. With ochre rorbuer fishing huts, polished wooden quays, and steep granite mountains rising right from the sea, it feels like you have stepped into a living museum. I grew up visiting places … Read more
Ramberg is one of those Lofoten places that looks unreal even when you are standing there. A crescent of white sand arcs around turquoise water, backed by gentle dunes and steep granite peaks. It is small, local, and wonderfully easy to enjoy. If you are road tripping the E10 or basing yourself nearby in Reine, … Read more
Unstad is a tiny village on Vestvågøy in the Lofoten Islands, tucked between steep mountains and a perfect crescent of Arctic sand. It is famous among surfers for world-class waves and among photographers for wild light, sea eagles, and a shoreline that changes mood every hour. I grew up visiting these beaches in all seasons, … Read more
Leknes is the practical heart of the Lofoten Islands, a small town on Vestvågøya that quietly holds the keys to beaches, mountain hikes, and fishing villages that most people imagine when they dream about Lofoten. As a local, I often tell visitors that Leknes is not the postcard itself, but it is the place that … Read more
Norway’s rail network is simple to navigate once you know where to buy tickets and which app to use. As a Norwegian who rides these trains weekly, I’ll walk you through the easiest, most reliable ways to purchase tickets, how to unlock discounts, and the small details locals know that save time and money. If … Read more
Buying bus tickets in Norway is straightforward once you know which app or ticketing system applies to your route. Norway’s public transport is mostly regional, so the way you buy a ticket in Oslo is different from how you do it in Bergen, Trondheim, Tromsø, or the fjord areas. As a Norwegian who rides these … Read more
Lofoten is the kind of place that sneaks up on you. One minute you are scanning a map of Norway, the next you are standing at the foot of a mountain that falls straight into emerald water, with seabirds in the wind and the smell of stockfish on the air. This island chain is compact … Read more
Oslo is a compact, green, and friendly city that works remarkably well for families. Distances are short, public transport is easy to understand, and there is a steady mix of hands-on museums, playgrounds, beaches, and forest adventures. I grew up here and raised my own kids exploring these spots in all seasons, so you are … Read more