Norway

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...