Category: Norway

Top 7 fjords of Norway

Top 7 fjords of Norway

By on Sep 12, 2018 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Western Norway is famed for its spectacular and easily accessible fjords and mountains, which form a dramatic landscape and pave the way for myriad adventures, a plethora of picturesque towns and villages, and some excellent food. With snow-covered peaks, wild waterfalls, lush vegetation, shimmering glaciers, precipitous viewpoints and charming mountain communities, Norway’s fjords are a […]

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The top 5 European ski resorts for couples

By on Feb 12, 2018 in Austria, Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Heading away on a ski trip together with your loved one is guaranteed to be romantic. Discover snow-covered, enchanted kingdoms and let the open fires and candlelit dinners work their magic. Here are our top five European destinations to fall in love with. Escapism in Geilo Skiing in Norway is more relaxed than much of […]

Experience South Norway by luxury superyacht

Experience South Norway by luxury superyacht

By on Dec 17, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Stretching 25,000km, Norway’s rugged coastline is broken by huge fjords ad thousands of islands that are perfect to explore by yacht. Allowing you to cruise between stunning fjords and unforgettable landscapes, you can spend your holiday exploring new places before heading back to stay in complete luxury onboard your own private yacht. You also have […]

Video of the week: Norway 8K

Video of the week: Norway 8K

By on Nov 09, 2017 in Europe, Norway, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe

Norway 8K shows the wild landscapes of Norway in ultra high resolution. From the coastal peaks of the Lofoten and Senja Islands to the fjords and highlands of southern Norway, this video was shot by Timestorm Films over a 4 week period whilst driving over 8000km.

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5 of this season’s best ski destinations

By on Oct 09, 2017 in Canada, Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, North America, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Are you trying to figure out where to ski this winter? Perhaps you’re considering the wide, open skies of Canada or the Alpine slopes of France? Take a look at our pick of the hottest places to ski during the upcoming season to help you decide. Panorama, Canada To truly feel like you’re walking in […]

5 of the best hotels in Arctic Europe

5 of the best hotels in Arctic Europe

By on Jul 12, 2017 in Accommodation, Arctic, Europe, Finland, Hotels, Norway, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe

The region of Arctic Europe includes Finnish Lapland, Northern Norway and Swedish Lapland, the most Northern parts of each of the three countries. This is a region of spectacular natural beauty, gourmet food, Northern Lights and White Nights. The Arctic Circle is the land of the midnight sun. The Summer solstice in June is a […]

9 secrets of Spitsbergen

9 secrets of Spitsbergen

By on Jul 11, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Arctic, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Norway, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

What a difference a century makes. In the early 1900s, Spitsbergen and the Arctic regions were spoken of with awe and a fair amount of fear. Only the world’s greatest explorers dared take on the northern reaches in the hunt to find the Northeast and Northwest Passages first, and of course the North Pole itself. […]

6 of the world's most spectacular sunsets

6 of the world’s most spectacular sunsets

By on May 13, 2017 in Africa, Asia, Australia, California, Cambodia, Chile, Europe, Kenya, North America, Norway, Oceania, Regions, South America, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

There are few things in life as simultaneously relaxing, exhilarating and life-affirming as watching a magnificent sunset. That small period of time when day turns into night provides so many special travelling moments. But these sunsets rise above the rest. They’re bona fide bucket-list material. How many have you been to? Would you recommend any […]

10 great reasons to visit the Arctic

10 great reasons to visit the Arctic

By on Apr 13, 2017 in Arctic, Canada, Europe, Featured, Finland, North America, Norway, Polar Regions, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe

The Arctic is starting to pop up more and more on luxury travellers’ must-visit lists. Part of its appeal is that for a very long time Arctic cruises were so exotic that they were almost the thing of fantasy, meshed in with tales of explorers risking life and limb to find the elusive Northwest Passage. […]

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A journey of 10,000 miles begins with a single step

By on Feb 21, 2017 in Europe, France, Norway, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Breathtaking photography of exotic, authentic places captures our imaginations. Beautifully crafted editorial pulls us into a fellow-traveller’s journey, almost as if we had arrived and experienced the magic for ourselves. We are inspired by talented travel writers, bloggers and photographers. Each of us have desires to experience the beauty of this world, ideally as deeply […]

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3 of the best Winter snow experiences in Norway

By on Nov 24, 2016 in Europe, Norway, Regions, Western Europe

Experience awe-inspiring moments surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and feel the magic of Mother Nature when you witness the spellbinding astral show of the Northern Lights. Explore some of the world’s most beautiful and dramatic islands, lying just north of the Arctic Circle, where a spray spouting up from the sea is the first signal that […]

8 under-the-radar European destinations

8 under-the-radar European destinations

By on Jul 17, 2016 in Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Greece, Italy, Malta, Norway, Regions, Romania, Spain, Sweden

Summer is here (sort of) and so begins the pretty predictable exodus to the popular parts of Europe, from the Spanish Costas and cypress tree-dotted hills of Tuscany to the beaches of the South of France. These places are popular for a very good reason, but for anyone seeking even a smidgeon of originality (or […]

Where to see the Northern Lights... and what to do if you don't

Where to see the Northern Lights… and what to do if you don’t

By on May 13, 2016 in Europe, Finland, Hawaii, Iceland, North America, Norway, Regions, Sweden, USA, Western Europe

Sorry for the seemingly negative rider in the title, but we think it’s important to note that the Northern Lights – the eerily beautiful display of shimmering colour sometimes visible in the night skies over the Arctic Circle – are a natural phenomenon and so by no means guaranteed. I’m sure that’s stating the blindingly […]

10 of the best places to stay in Europe this Spring

10 of the best places to stay in Europe this Spring

By on May 01, 2016 in Accommodation, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, France, Greece, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Norway, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Why wait until Summer to get away this year? The Spring can be the perfect time to get away – often that little bit quieter outside of the main season, but sometimes more enjoyable for exactly that reason. Go on… treat yourself with a stay at one of our top 10 places to stay in […]

Scandimania: the best of Scandinavia

Scandimania: the best of Scandinavia

By on Sep 29, 2015 in Denmark, Europe, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe

After years spent travelling around Scandinavia (apologies to pedants – I’m including Iceland in here alongside Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland) I have developed a healthy case of what can only be described as Scandimania – a love of all things Nordic.  While we Brits seem to be succumbing to certain elements of the self-same […]

The solar eclipse over Europe (and where to see the next total solar eclipse)

The solar eclipse over Europe (and where to see the next total solar eclipse)

By on Mar 20, 2015 in Europe, Events, Faroe Islands, Ireland, Norway, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Cloud cover meant that a number of people – myself included – missed the recent solar eclipse over Europe whilst others who were more fortunate with the weather were treated to an amazing display. In case you missed it, here is footage from various places across the continent for you to watch at your leisure. […]