Explore the Schladming-Dachstein, Austria’s Ski Region
Austria is well known for its rich culture and history, the alps, Mozart and winter sports. To kick off the New Year, my Austrian visit circulated around a ski trip…
A Winter Paradise in Norway: Exploring Stavanger
For the last year and a half, I've been living in the South-Western corner of Norway in a city called Stavanger. Dubbed the Oil Capital of Norway, it is home…
Explore Norway’s Hidden Gems: The Essential Guide
Welcome to the Norwegian Nature Guide! - Part one of a comprehensive guide to Norway that I'm putting together. Its picturesque mountains, beautiful fjords and never-ending forests usually blow most people…
Budget Guide: London
I’m a sucker for budget friendly destinations. My main reason for keeping my distance for the longest time was purely the cost of travel. I know what you’re about to say… “But Caroline, you’re from Norway… Surely London isn’t THAT expensive”. You’re right except I prefer to stretch my dollar as much as I possibly can. To be honest with you, I didn’t realise how many budget friendly options there was! London isn’t the typical backpackers destination but there’s something about the city that draws me in, repeatedly – asides from the British accent and beautiful men, obviously.
Exploring the Wild: A Guide to Norway’s Iconic Trolltunga Hike
Social media popularizes many hikes, and for good reason. In my opinion, the most iconic is Trolltunga (Troll’s Tongue), located in the hidden Norwegian wilderness. It doesn’t need an introduction…
Take on the Challenge of Hiking Kjeragbolten in Norway
This Instagram famous rock is not for the fate hearted, wedged between two cliffs, it sits about 1100m above Lysefjord. Kjeragbolten attracts base jumpers, paragliders and adrenaline fuelled hikers keen to stand on the boulder. Although a popular hike, it is considered one of the more challenging treks around the area because of the steep faces. Located about a 2-hour drive from Stavanger, there are tour buses (Tide Reiser) to take you there or alternatively, you can drive during the hiking season – when the roads are open.
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Hiking Månafossen: A Guide to Rogaland’s Highest Waterfall
When you think about hiking in Stavanger, Preikestolen and Kjeragbolten usually come to mind, at least that was the case for me. Remember when TLC told us don’t go chasing waterfalls? (more…)
The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Pulpit Rock in Norway
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) is one of the most visited, if not most hiked, natural attractions in Norway. It is easy to see why. A squared rock formation standing at about 600m,…