NORWAY’S STAVE CHURCHES

These are magnificent buildings from the 12th century, other wordly, Tolkeinesque. Or, as my son said when I sent him … Continue reading NORWAY’S STAVE CHURCHES

NORWAY’S TOP SCENIC DRIVES – SOGNEFJELLET.

A magnificent drive – this wonderful road is a dream for anyone who loves wild mountain landscapes.Tundra terrain, incredibly colourful … Continue reading NORWAY’S TOP SCENIC DRIVES – SOGNEFJELLET.

This route is one of Norway’s National Tourist Routes and billed as a top scenic drive.I have to class it … Continue reading NORWAY’S TOP SCENIC DRIVES – THE AURLANDSFJELLET

Naeroyfjord is a World Heritage Site fjord and it truly deserves its status.It’s a narrow fjord, with towering mountains on … Continue reading A CRUISE UP THE WESTERN FJORDS

Our second base during our 6 days in Lofoten was in Haukland, a few minutes stroll from a nice … Continue reading HAUKLAND COASTAL WALK

This was unplanned but turned out to be one of our most memorable experiences in Norway – for both good … Continue reading HIKING NORWAY’S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN

An amazing 2 hour RIB trip from Svolvaer introduced us up close and personal to 25 sea – eagles, a … Continue reading THE TROLLFJORD AND SEA EAGLES GALORE

This beach is reckoned to be one of Norway’s finest and the photos of it looked amazing. Ryten (pron Ritten) is … Continue reading LOFOTEN HIKES – RYTEN AND KVALVIKA BEACH

Overall verdict: pleasant, easy hike to a beach with the little ferry trip across the Kirkefjord , the most stunning … Continue reading LOFOTEN – BUNES BEACH HIKE

The hailed loveliest villages – Reine, Nusford, A – lived up to their hype and were all in wonderfully scenic … Continue reading LOFOTEN’S PRETTIEST VILLAGES