Category: Activities
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The Best of Northern Norway: The Ultimate Guide to Senja
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 that you’ve never heard of Senja. It is Norway’s largest island to the mainland, connected by road. The easiest way to get to Senja is…
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Bull Sharks and Adventure – Uncaged Shark Diving in Fiji
Shark diving – probably one of the most adrenaline fueled activities you can do. Despite popular beliefs (eg. questions I get), it is nothing like doing the caged shark diving with Great Whites in South Africa or Australia! It is uncaged and with bull sharks. I reckon most scuba divers have a fascination with sharks,…
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Ultimate Guide to Enjoying a Solo Road Trip around Norway
Picture this: you, adventure and the open roads… Pretty lush, ey? I suppose it would be if you love a good road trip. Everyone knows that I love a good solo travel (I bang on about it, constantly). These days, a lot more women are “taking the leap” and going on trips alone. And the…
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A Trekker’s Guide To Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) in Peru
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 see; rainforests, deserts, colonial cities, ancient wonders, beaches! You name it, Peru has it. During my travels around the South American country, I came across the…
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Hiking Svartisen Glacier in Norway: An Unforgettable Adventure
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 magnificent glacier. We saw it from afar and didn’t take the ferry over. During my solo road trip last year, I visited my uncle and spent…
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Underwater Exploration: The SS Thistlegorm Wreck in the Red Sea
It is safe to say that for most divers who love wrecks, the SS Thistlegorm is nothing short of a dream. This world-famous wreck sits on the western tip of Sinai, Egypt in about 30 meters of the Red Sea. The Thistlegorm was a British merchant navy ship that was bombed by the Germans 76…
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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 with my friend, Billy. Travellers often rave about Innsbruck but we were told of an alternative. It’s a small town in the Styria region, just…
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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 whom have visited Norway away. It’s not hard to see why everyone gazes out in disbelief that such a place exists. This country has so…