Norway's West Coast by Hurtigruten: Civilization

We flew Lufthansa with a change in Frankfurt. Frankfurt to Bergen is almost a straight shot north, along the Norwegian coast. As we approached Norway, the Captain came on and said, 'Its...

Norway's West Coast by Hurtigruten: the Scenery

There is a difference between a great sight and a great trip. A sight is a singular event. A trip takes at least a week. A great trip can include a collection of not great sights. It...

Norway's West Coast by Hurtigruten

There is a difference between a great sight and a great trip. A sight is a singular event. A trip takes at least a week. A great trip can include a collection of not great sights. It becomes a great...

A culinary day in Bergen

Actually it has been days…. and not just one… and thats because there was so much to discover, to eat and to learn. And this time I enjoyed the luxury of having a (culinary) tour guide as...

How to Dress to Travel to the Arctic

The choice of clothing for cold climates is a very personal matter. It depends on your individual experience with cold conditions. Are you more susceptible to cold temperatures than other people? A...

Finding Your Perfect Women's Hiking Trip

We rounded up the best women's hiking trips to make your next ladies adventure a planning breeze. Hiking in Europe is a safe experience. This includes hiking alone, on a self-guided trip, with a...