12 Bucket-List Things to Do in Henningsvær, Norway (in 2025)

Best things to do in Henningsvær, Norway

The Lofoten Islands are home to some of Norway’s most beautiful and colorful villages but none have my heart quite like Henningsvær, a village of just over 500 people. And this is a guide to the best things to do in Henningsvær, Norway (for first-timers). Having visited three times (in different seasons) and even ‘lived’ […]

Norway’s Varanger Scenic Route: Best Stops, Itinerary, & Tips

Varanger itinerary: Best stops on the Varanger scenic route

I love taking good road trips in Norway and think the country has the best scenic routes in the world. In this guide, I will cover one of my favorites, the Norwegian Scenic Route spanning the Varanger Peninsula in Northern Norway. I’ve driven the Varanger scenic route a few times, and it honestly never gets […]

Hamningberg, Norway: Tips for Visiting Finnmark’s Lunar-Like Village

How to visit Hamningberg, Norway: Tips, What to Do, & More!

I have visited this part of the Varanger Peninsula twice, but on my first journey up there, it was covered in fog. Not just for a few hours, but days! It made a trip to Hamningberg kind of scary since I had never ventured out that way. So, on my last trip to Vardø, visiting […]

Polaris Villas: A Luxurious Getaway in Muonio, Finland (Review)

Polaris Villas: Highlights of my stay in Muonio, Finland

I have no real reason why I headed up to Muonio last autumn, to be honest. My partner had told me about a cool place called Polaris Villas that he saw on Instagram, and without even really looking to see where the property was, I booked a stay there. The pictures of Polaris Villas were […]

Båtsfjord Travel Guide: What to Know Before Visiting (2025)

Båtsfjord Travel Guide: What to know before your trip

A place I have not written much about on this blog is the Varanger Peninsula (Varangerhalvøya) in Northern Norway, but I’m slowly getting there! This region is one of my favorites in the entire country and I do want to encourage more people to visit and trade out some of Norway’s most popular places for […]