The Lofoten Islands: western sister of the Ofoten, Northern Norway’s proud “seawall,” 3 billion years old (not a typo). The jagged islands of the Lofoten are among the oldest mountains …
7 Fascinating Facts About the Fjords of Norway
Norway is known for its immense fjords: they are high, deep, and breathtaking. Is exploring the Norwegian fjords on your bucket list? We’ve gathered some interesting fjord facts for you: …
Sailing along the Norwegian coast
Anyone who has ever taken a sea voyage knows that the days are endless and fly by at the same time, especially along the Norwegian coast. Our departure from Bergen …
5 tips for taking the most beautiful (coastal) landscape photos
The coast and islands of Norway are incredibly photogenic. Seawater spraying against the rocks, fjord walls rising steeply, the typical red fisherman’s huts… A unique place to head out with …
How Norway Got Its Fjords
Thousands of years ago, Norway had no fjords at all. It was icy cold and uninhabitable. Norway was covered with meters-thick glaciers, as were its Swedish, Finnish, and Danish (overseas) …
Digital detox is simple at sea
You sit on the bow of the ship, gliding through the water. You gaze ahead. You forget about time. Slowly, you become one with the elements—the wind, the sea, the …
The Bizarre Mountains of Lofoten
About 10 years ago, I first sailed to Lofoten. Honestly, I had never heard of them. They happened to be on the route to Tromsø. We docked at the island …
