THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO TROMSO The Northern Lights were what intrigued me to visit Tromsø, but in planning the trip, we were delighted to discover there was so much more to the northernmost city in the Arctic Circle. The timing of our trip was definitely influenced by our best chance to see the lights- generally, … Continue reading Tromsø, Norway: So Much More Than The Northern Lights
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Hunting the Elusive Northern Lights in Norway
A GUIDE TO NORTHERN LIGHTS IN NORWAY Norway is famous for its Northern Lights, but seeing the dancing Aurora Borealis is no easy feat. What exactly are the Northern Lights? The Aurora Borealis is a natural light phenomena. They originate millions of miles away on the surface of the Sun during the electromagnetic explosion, which creates … Continue reading Hunting the Elusive Northern Lights in Norway
Packing for Two Winter Weeks Travelling Europe in Hand Luggage
A GUIDE TO CARRY-ON PACKING FOR EUROPE IN WINTER When we first started planning a December trip to Tromsø (with the hope of seeing the Northern Lights), we had to decide whether we'd return to the UK for the holidays or keep travelling around Europe. After looking at a few destination options and costs, we … Continue reading Packing for Two Winter Weeks Travelling Europe in Hand Luggage
A Magical Night in Norway
Merry Christmas from Norway! In actuality, we're on our way from Vienna to Budapest today, but we just spent a week in Tromsø with a few overnights at Oslo's airport hotels, so it feels appropriate to wish you all a Happy Christmas on behalf of our time in Scandinavia. More posts to come on our … Continue reading A Magical Night in Norway
Festive Tipples at Miracle, a Christmas Pop-Up Bar
A few years ago, I remember hearing about a Christmas pop-up bar in the East Village of New York City. Called Miracle on Ninth Street, the bar inhabited an empty store front. Turns out construction of a new cocktail bar, Mace, had fallen behind. And, instead of pushing through to finish as soon as possible, … Continue reading Festive Tipples at Miracle, a Christmas Pop-Up Bar
A Very Merry Christmas in London
Christmas in London is magical. Twinkling lights, gorgeous decor and wreaths at every turn, mulled wine and plenty of holiday activities have made London my top city in the world to celebrate this joyous season in. Planning to be in the big smoke for the most wonderful time of the year? My favourite activities for … Continue reading A Very Merry Christmas in London
A Review of Norway in a Nutshell
Bergen is one of the most beautiful places I’ve been, it's picture perfect. If you’ve never heard of Bergen, it’s because Norway is underrepresented as one of the world’s most beautiful countries (at least in comparison to other places in Europe, like Italy and Switzerland). Known as the ‘gateway to fjords’, Bergen is situated on … Continue reading A Review of Norway in a Nutshell
#Take12Trips: February
February was a tough month. There was so much happening at work, that if I wasn't at work on the weekends, I found myself simply too exhausted to do a day trip somewhere in the UK. And, during the week- I started getting back into a workout routine (mix of boxing, CrossFit, running), which meant … Continue reading #Take12Trips: February
3 Reasons to Visit Vienna in Winter
When I first heard Vienna compared to Paris, I knew it was a city I'd love when I finally made it there. My first visit though, was somewhat of a fluke. When planning a trip to visit the Christmas markets in Munich & Nuremberg, it worked out a friend was planning a trip to Vienna … Continue reading 3 Reasons to Visit Vienna in Winter
Why You Should Visit Iceland in Winter
Iceland is dreamy. Ethereal landscapes guarantee a wonder-filled vacation. Natural hot springs, breathtaking waterfalls and volcanoes- talk about an explorer’s paradise. A friend and I planned on visiting for five days in December 2015, hoping a winter visit would better our chances of seeing the Northern Lights. We were prepared for cold temperatures, but weren’t … Continue reading Why You Should Visit Iceland in Winter