Norway
Norway is built around its fjords, and a trip here usually means dramatic cliffs, deep blue water, and small towns tucked into the landscape. Bergen and Oslo serve as the main city bases, but the real highlights are things like the Geirangerfjord or a hike up to Trolltunga. It’s an expensive country to visit, and travel between regions takes time. Summer brings the midnight sun, while winter offers a strong chance to see the northern lights.
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Is Tromsø Worth Visiting? Top 10 Reasons to Visit (2026)
Is Tromsø worth visiting? Yes, absolutely. Tromsø was one of the most memorable places I visited in Norway. Before arriving, I knew it was famous for the Northern Lights, but I quickly realised there was much more to it than that. I loved the dramatic mountain scenery, the Arctic atmosphere, and the feeling of being…
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Is Stavanger Worth Visiting? Top 10 Reasons to Visit (2026)
Is Stavanger worth visiting? Yes, absolutely. Stavanger was one of the places that made me fall in love with Norway’s landscapes. I originally visited because of its famous fjords and hiking trails, but I ended up enjoying the city itself just as much. I loved wandering through the old town, exploring the waterfront, and soaking…
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Is Trondheim Worth Visiting? Pros, Cons and Travel Tips (2026)
I visited Trondheim once, for five days in late summer, and it’s still one of the trips I recommend most often when friends ask about lesser-known parts of Norway. Trondheim sits on a river bend along the Trondheimsfjord, roughly halfway up the country, and it’s Norway’s third-largest city, though it feels far smaller and calmer…
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Is Bergen Worth Visiting? Pros, Cons and Travel Tips (2026)
I’ve been to Bergen twice now, once in early autumn and once in the middle of summer, and both trips left me with a soft spot for this city that I didn’t fully expect. Bergen sits on Norway’s west coast, wrapped around a harbor and boxed in by seven mountains, and it wears its weather…
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Is Oslo Worth Visiting? Pros, Cons and Travel Tips (2026)
I’ve now visited Oslo three times, and each trip gave me a different answer to the question I get asked most: is Oslo worth visiting? My first trip was a quick two-day layover on my way to the fjords. I almost skipped the city entirely. My second trip was a full week in summer, when…
