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Northern Lights voyage with Hurtigruten

By Paul Johnson on Sep 17, 2013 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe

Ever wanted to see the Northern Lights? Sailing with Hurtigruten to Norway’s northern reaches, you can experience a magical winter wonderland and hopefully see them for yourself. This is an excellent chance to experience the magical Northern Lights as the spectacular colour show changes from light green to dark purple, flickering across the Arctic sky. […]

The 10 most expensive cities in the world

By Paul Johnson on Jun 30, 2013 in Angola, Asia, Australia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Japan, Norway, Oceania, Regions, Russia, Sudan, Switzerland, Western Europe, Worldwide

Tokyo, traditionally regarded as one of the most expensive cities in the world, no longer tops those rankings. The global cost of living survey conducted by ECA International sees them fall from 1st to 6th, whilst cities in Norway (due to the strong krone) and Africa are now regarded as the most expensive places to […]

A fun commercial from Visit Norway

By Paul Johnson on Apr 11, 2013 in Europe, Norway, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe

Join the longest Scream in the world and win a trip courtesy of Visit Norway. Watch the ad below or learn more by going to www.visitnorway.com/the-scream. Learn more about Edvard Munch himself, discover where you can see his art or submit your own ‘scream’ to be in with a chance of winning a trip to […]

Northern Lights of Tromso, Norway

By Kevin Markham on Apr 09, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The perfect flakes of snow wandered past the hotel window, descending gracefully, almost reluctantly. They were things of beauty but they did not bode well for the night ahead. It is simply not possible to see the glory of the Northern Lights with snow spilling out of the sky, and we were due to hunt […]

Top 10 life-changing travel experiences

By Paul Johnson on Feb 22, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Central America, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Norway, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Russia, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Western Europe

Sick of the humdrum tourist destinations? Online travel agency ZUJI.com.au has searched the globe to come up with a list of the top 10 life-changing travel experiences, guaranteed to give you a new appreciation for planet Earth (and bragging rights). So, without further ado, here’s the list: Admire the Mayan ruins of Tikal, Guatemala Once […]

6 adventures to enjoy in Norway this Summer

By Paul Johnson on Feb 04, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Fancy a break in Norway where there is no need to go to bed as daylight shines continuously and the ever-changing scenery is mesmerising morning, noon and night? Hurtigruten has launched a new summer short break programme, tying in with the midnight sun and new flights from Gatwick to Tromso, launched by Norwegian. A selection […]

Cruising one of the most stunning fjords in Norway

By Paul Johnson on Dec 13, 2012 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

For the first time in two decades, Hurtigruten has expanded its sailing schedule by adding the Hjørundfjord, one of the most stunning fjords in Norway. Located in the Sunnmorsalp mountains, all ships will sail into the fjord between 1st September and 31st October 2013 as part of their daily journey up and down the coast […]

Timelapse footage of total solar eclipse in Queensland, Australia

By Paul Johnson on Nov 18, 2012 in Australia, Europe, Norway, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe

On 13th-14th November 2012, the Australian state of Queensland enjoyed a rare solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse is when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth. Here’s some great timelapse footage taken from Palm Cove Beach in North Queensland, along with some eye witness accounts of the experience. The next total solar […]

Getting by in Norway

By Paul Johnson on Sep 16, 2012 in Europe, Norway, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe

Somewhere on a mountainous road in Norway, a big rig and big bus have to pass each other. They need to co-operate to succeed. Thank goodness it wasn’t in icy conditions, that’s all I can say…

Interview with Richard Lumb, Co-Founder and Director of Kaluma Travel

By Paul Johnson on Mar 08, 2012 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Leisure Travel, Norway, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

As an unhappy accountant, an offer of a job as a ski guide in Kitzbuhel was just too attractive to turn down. In short, Richard Lumb was hooked on the travel industry instantly and never looked back. Finding new products, innovations and delivering the best service in his niche market keeps his job extremely interesting […]

Northern Lights cruises

By Robin Maclear on Oct 10, 2011 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

One area where cruises are really beginning to take off is in the number of ships voyaging up to view the stunning natural smorgasbord of the shimmering Northern Lights, and next year is proving particularly popular as NASA predicts 2012 to be the best year to view them. Northern Lights cruises usually run around February and March each year for […]

The top 10 places for stunning Autumn colours

By Paul Johnson on Sep 08, 2011 in Asia, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Germany, Italy, Japan, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North America, Norway, Regions, Romania, Switzerland, USA, Vermont, Western Europe

It’s that time of year again when the foliage on the trees begins to take on all manner of dramatic colours, and budding photographers the world over try to make the most of the myriad of different hues. Tripadvisor have come up with a ‘top 10 spots for stunning Autumn colours’ list (see below). What […]

Win a trip to Scandinavia!

By Paul Johnson on Jun 30, 2011 in Denmark, Europe, Finland, Norway, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe

A new campaign offers a chance to win a trip to Scandinavia, or an iPad2, through a website devoted to bringing local passion for the Nordic region to US tourists. The website showcases the personal travel stories of well-known Nordic celebrities, as well as Scandinavian locals, with the hope of inspiring U.S. travelers to plan […]

Europe’s top 10 hidden gem hotels

By Paul Johnson on Apr 20, 2011 in Accommodation, Belgium, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Hotels, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Regions, Spain, United Kingdom, Western Europe

I’m not sure what makes a hotel a ‘hidden gem’ as a considerable number in the list that follows are to be found in major European cities. That aside, here’s the top 10 hidden gem hotels according to Tripadvisor. (They don’t actually say ‘Europe’s top 10′ but since all of them are in Europe (in […]

Interview with David Sutcliffe of Traveltalk

By Paul Johnson on Dec 10, 2009 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Celebrities, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Interviews, Norway, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Russia, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

A ‘skateboard/punk rocker’ in his youth, David Sutcliffe is now one of three partners who run a small travel agency in Harrogate, England called Traveltalk. Specialising in luxury, tailor-made and adventure travel, Traveltalk was created 25 years ago by David’s colleague, Christine Thompson. After much hard work establishing the company in the area they developed […]

Create your own Northern Lights with Visit Norway!

By Paul Johnson on Nov 26, 2009 in Europe, Fun Stuff, Norway, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Western Europe

The magical Northern Lights have bewitched humans since time began. Now you can create your own Aurora Borealis, against a fairytale Norwegian backdrop at Visit Norway. Paint the sky above a dramatic northern Norwegian coastal landscape with your mouse, or use your astrological constellation, in a palette of colour reflecting your mood, to create your […]

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