Just around the corner from our Airbnb during our Lofoten trip was Tjeldbergtind. Unlike a lot of other hikes in Lofoten, this is an easy hike in Lofoten (similar to Kleppstadheia) that doesn’t have too much exposure or steep stairs. We ended up doing the Tjeldbergtind hike a couple of times, once before the snow,…
Kvalvika beach and Ryten, Lofoten are two of the most popular places in the whole of Lofoten. Situated within Lofotodden National Park, this absolutely beautiful area is one of the best places for camping in Lofoten and also one of the easiest hikes in Lofoten. While you’ll still have to earn your views here, there…
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…
There are so many beautiful hikes in Tromsø and the surrounding islands! The Smørstabben hike on Kvaløya is just one of them! This hike is pretty easy with only a few short sections that are steep. Along the way, you’ll walk alongside Storvatnet and the river coming out of it, head up through a forest,…
One of the best things to do in Tromsø is to go to the top of the Fjellheisen cable car. The views up there are incredible on a clear day whether you’re visiting Tromso in summer or winter. However, if you’re trying to visit Tromsø on a budget then you probably don’t want to pay…
Our year of travel where we’re spending a year living in different places to see where we might want to live permanently had us living in Tromsø as our first stop so we could enjoy hikes like Brosmetinden! One of the main reasons we chose Tromsø was because of its similarities to Vancouver (where we’d…
Whistler is home to some absolutely stunning hikes and the best part is that there are so many Whistler hikes that there’s something for everyone! Without a doubt, some of the best BC hikes are in Whistler. From easy, mostly flat hikes, to day-long hikes and Whistler backpacking trips there’s enough hiking in Whistler to…
Whyte Lake is an easy Vancouver hike that takes you through the forest to a relatively secluded lake. Since the forest shelters you for the majority of the way, it’s a great option for rainy-day hiking in Vancouver, as well as a nice spot when the sun comes out! This is a perfect hike for…
Summer is for hiking! Every spring I get super excited about summer hiking adventures but when I first started out I wondered “what do you wear to hike?” and what to wear hiking in summer. Well, if that’s you, or you’re just looking to update your summer hiking outfit, then check out this post below…