You're likely to be setting yourself up for disappointment if you wish for a holiday to blow your expectations out of the water. Though my 15-year-old daughter and I risked high hopes for our trip to ...

Explore the Lofoten Islands, a stunning Arctic archipelago in Northern Norway. Captured in ultra-high-definition, this aerial footage reveals dramatic fjords, snowy peaks, turquoise waters, and ...

We've selected eleven great alternatives to Lofoten that showcase Norway's stunning natural beauty without the tourist crowds. Photo by Felix Bacher on Unsplash If you're looking for equally ...

Norway’s long and thin Lofoten Archipelago can be an unearthly place, especially when its snowy, craggy peaks suddenly pop out of the fog as you meander its seventy-mile length. It was right here in ...

It’s hard not to be envious of Erin Bastian’s adventure resume. The British sea kayaker and filmmaker has traveled around the globe, capturing some of the world’s finest sea kayak experiences. Her ...

If you're looking for one of the world's most idyllic island destinations, you might be surprised to discover that it's nowhere near the tropics, but rather 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle: The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. A road trip along the national scenic route E10 in Northern ...

Viking chieftains in Norway’s most sought-after archipelago had a novel way of ensuring their gatherings passed off without the customary bloodshed. Swords were left on one island, shields on another, ...

It means “small river” in Old Norse and was originally spelt “Aa” until filleted by language reform in the proud new nation a century ago. Its name reflects its size but more telling is the ...

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