According to Lonely Planet, Norway is “the last refuge for some of the most intriguing wildlife.” Curious to know which ones they are? Let’s start with these 3: The orca …
Cold Training? Why Would You Even Do That? Above the Arctic Circle, Of All Places…
It’s probably happened to you: you’re enjoying a wonderfully warm shower. And then some scoundrel turns on the hot water tap in the kitchen. Suddenly, your shower is ice cold. …
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) …
Northern Lights Photography: Tips & Tricks
Seeing the Northern Lights… is a wish many still have on their bucket list. The aurora borealis is one of the most mysterious and enchanting phenomena on Earth. When you …
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 …
Sailing: the ideal digital detox
1 sailboat. 8 people. 69 degrees North latitude. A vast expanse of water, flanked by snow-capped mountain peaks and towering fjords. No Wi-Fi, no phone, no notifications. Voila: the main …
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 …
