We’ve all thought about going on an epic road trip at some point. But where do you even start when planning one? I’ve had road trips through New Zealand for over three weeks and South-Western Norway for eight days. Most recently I travelled through Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia Herzegovina for two and a half weeks! Here’s the 10 things I did when planning all of…
As soon as I started researching Norway’s fjords, I knew I wanted to visit the Hardangerfjord area. The main thing that drew me to it was the beauty and easy accessibility to the spectacular Voringfossen. Little did I realise, there was so much more to see! Huge thanks have to go to the SPECTACULAR Ingrid. She is an amazing lady who runs the guesthouse and…
You have probably never heard of the Aurlandsfjord. I hadn’t either, until I started to research a visit to Norway. I didn’t appreciate just how awesome an area it is until I actually visited it! There’s so much to see and do in this rural part of Norway! Mind you, in my opinion, you will need access to a car to make the most of…
The Flamsbana is possibly the most popular attraction in the greater Flam/Aurlandsfjord area. It was the first thing that drew my attention to the area and is a large part of why I chose to visit Flam. But what is it? Well, it’s essentially a train journey. I get that this might not sound very fun or flashy, but it has been consistently listed among…
Ever fancied doing a Marty McFly and Doc Brown? Can’t get your hands on a time-travelling DeLorean? Don’t worry, I have it sorted for you! Well, once you want to visit a Norwegian Viking village. The place I’m talking about is Njardarheimr Viking Village in Gundvangen, overlooking the Naeroyfjord, a UNESCO listed site deep in the southern Norwegian fjords. When I visited Gundvangen, I only…
Bergen is a city in Southern Norway, on its West coast. It’s often referred to as the gateway to the fjords. This is most definitely true! It’s an ideal place to go if you’re looking to explore Norway’s fjords. It’s also a great place to visit in it’s own right! Want to know more? Come on, let’s take a tour! Before I start, I didn’t…
