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

By Paul Johnson 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 […]

3 of the best Winter snow experiences in Norway

By Paul Johnson 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

By Tom Barber 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

By Tom Barber 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

By Paul Johnson 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

By Tom Barber 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)

By Paul Johnson 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. […]

Photograph of the week: Polar bear in Svalbard

By Paul Johnson on Mar 11, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Europe, Norway, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Polar bears, unlike their brown bear cousins, are active year-round, though they will often fast through the Summer months when restricted to land by the melting ice shelf. During the height of their feeding season an adult male bear can weigh up to 700kgs and measure up to 3 metres in length, making them the […]

7 ports for a superyacht charter in the Baltic Sea

By Carl Sputh on Feb 24, 2015 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Estonia, Europe, Leisure Travel, Norway, Russia, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

From the illuminations of the Auroras Borealis to picturesque fairy-tale villages steeped in snow, the Baltic Sea is home to a plethora of rare wonders to delight and inspire. When planning a summertime holiday, consider chartering a superyacht to take you on an exploration of nature’s finest playground. With sumptuous surroundings out at sea, a […]

Top 4 unusual ski experiences

By Tom Marchant on Nov 26, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Colorado, Europe, Japan, Leisure Travel, North America, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe

As soon as one winter season is over, talk quickly turns to the next for eager snow lovers. From world class après ski to skiing across untouched powder in remote fjords, feast your eyes over these incredible destinations, from Norway to Japan. They’re perfect for a more unusual ski experience. Fjord skiing in Lofoten, Norway For those skiers wanting […]

Norway – a dream destination

By Paul Johnson on Sep 23, 2014 in Europe, Featured, Norway, Regions, Western Europe

We were invited by travel rewards currency Avios to tell them our favourite travel destination in Europe and as someone who is more at home with the countryside than city life, it probably comes as no surprise that my dream destination in Europe is one that is perhaps better known for its rural qualities than for […]

Top 4 places to view the Northern Lights

By Maxine Roberts on Jun 23, 2014 in Canada, Eastern Europe, Europe, Finland, Leisure Travel, North America, Norway, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Western Europe

Considered to be one of the world’s most magical natural resources, the Aurora Borealis is a breathtaking wonder that colours the sky in a multitude of ethereal hues. Best seen between November and March, their spectacular appearance is created by solar particles drawn towards the Pole then crashing into the Earth’s atmosphere. Here is my […]

Fjord life in Norway

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2014 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Norway, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe

Lean back and take a break from all the stress. Wouldn’t it be nice to stay in a cozy and historical fjord hotel in peaceful locations between glaciers, waterfalls and stave churches? Guaranteed stress-free zone. The video focuses upon two hotels – Tørvis Hotell in Marifjøra and Walaker Hotell in Solvorn – as well as numerous attractions […]

Top 6 Scandinavian cruise destinations

By Michael Wilson on Nov 13, 2013 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Denmark, Europe, Going Out, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Western Europe

Despite inhabiting the same continent, the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway are a world apart from places such as Barcelona, Lisbon, and Gibraltar. Scandinavia is a true blend of bustling cities, serene fjords, and fascinating Nordic history unique to Northern Europe, and cruises along the Baltic Sea are some of the most popular […]

Impressive panorama of Preikestolen, Norway

By Paul Johnson on Oct 02, 2013 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Norway, Regions, Western Europe

Regular visitors to A Luxury Travel Blog may recall the video I posted a couple of days ago, showing what it’s like to hike to Preikestolen in Norway, also often referred to as Pulpit Rock. If you’re unable to get there to see the stunning views for yourself, then help is at hand in the […]

Hiking to Preikestolen, Norway

By Paul Johnson on Sep 30, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe

The iconic Preikestolen – also known as Pulpit Rock – rises over 600 metres above Norway’s Lysefjord. Take the hike and enjoy the spectacular views from the top. From the closest car park, the hike takes around 3 to 4 hours. It is not recommended that you tackle this in Winter or Spring as the […]

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