Planning a trip to the Lofoten Islands and hoping to do some Lofoten Islands camping? This guide tells you where to find the best camping in Lofoten Norway. The Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway are an absolutely beautiful destination that’s perfect for adventurers. From hiking to climbing, kayaking, and more, this beautiful archipelago of islands…
The Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway are an incredibly beautiful place. After our wedding in Tromsø, we headed down to Lofoten via Sommarøy and Senja where we spent five weeks getting to know Lofoten in winter. Before our Lofoten trip, I really didn’t know much about the Lofoten Islands. I knew it was great for…
As part of our year of travel where we’re figuring out where we want to live more permanently, we’ve spent 5 weeks in Lofoten in winter. Why try a Lofoten winter you may ask? That’s just how the timings worked out. We got married in Tromsø in November and headed down to Lofoten via Sommarøy…
The Isle of Arran off the west coast of Scotland is renowned for its beauty and a big part of that is down to the beaches on Arran. If you’ve not visited Scotland much you may be surprised to learn that Scotland has some incredible beaches with crystal-clear water and golden sand. Some of the…
Goatfell, Arran is the highest peak on Arran at 874 m above sea level giving it ‘Corbett’ status. Given Goatfell’s height, it’s prominent from the eastern coast of Arran and is an item on many people’s lists of things to do on Arran. On a recent trip to the Isle of Arran with friends keen…
The Isle of Arran off the west coast of Scotland is an ideal weekend getaway from Glasgow. Home to. the mountain of Goatfell, beautiful glens like Glen Rosa and lots of beautiful Arran beaches, this island is most definitely picturesque and it also has a certain quietness to it. Oh, and there are so many…
Senja, Norway is Norway’s second biggest island and it’s full of incredible, dramatic mountains, white-sand beaches, and stunning views. One of the best things to do in Senja is to go on a Senja hike while you’re visiting so you can truly appreciate the views. There are so many Senja hikes to pick from that…
The Ornfloya hike in Sommarøy, Norway is the reason many come to Sommarøy. Besides the white-sand beaches, the potential to see the Northern Lights, and other things to do on Sommarøy island, the Ornfloya hike is one of the top attractions on Sommarøy. Most people visit Sommaroy Island as part of a day trip from…
Sommarøy Norway is a region of Tromsø that became quite well known a few years ago when they claimed that Sommarøy would be the first place to get rid of time. While that turned out to be a publicity stunt, Sommarøy is somewhere where it feels as though time slows down a little and you…
The Senja region of Northern Norway is a gorgeous area. Senja Island in Norway is Norway’s second biggest island and it’s an outdoor lovers’ paradise. With stunning views everywhere you look, beautiful beaches (yes, even in the Arctic!), plenty of outdoor activities, such as beautiful hikes in Senja, opportunities to see the Northern Lights in…