Exploring the Mountains of Lofoten: An Ultimate Guide
Lofoten! The crème de la crème of Northern Norway, hiking mecca for many travelers to Norway. It is such a visually stunning place that even the town of Arendal in…
Lofoten! The crème de la crème of Northern Norway, hiking mecca for many travelers to Norway. It is such a visually stunning place that even the town of Arendal in…
The North! I absolutely love the North. The Troms region is spectacular, especially the island of Senja. You’ve probably heard of the famous island archipelago of Lofoten, but I bet…
Peru is a destination of many wonders. The first thing you think of when you imagine Peru is probably: Machu Picchu. Now, think of any environment you would want to…
The first time that I laid my eyes on Svartisen was in 2012. On the way down from visiting my uncle in Northern Norway, we detoured to stop by a…
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…
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…
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.
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…)