Where to Stay in the Faroe Islands: From Turf Houses to Boutique Hotels

Where to Stay in the Faroe Islands: From Turf Houses to Boutique Hotels

I can’t get the landscape of the Faroe Islands out of my mind, otherworldly in how the land goes from jagged green mountains to churning sea in what seems like an impossibly short distance. The only sign that these islands are habitable? The winding roads and the small, colorful houses that seem to cling onto…

7 Lovely Things to Do in Lekeitio, Spain’s Basque Gem

7 Lovely Things to Do in Lekeitio, Spain’s Basque Gem

Little Lekeitio in the Basque Country is one of my favorite hidden gems in all of Spain. Bilbao’s got the Guggenheim, San Sebastián’s got the foodie cred — but little beachside Lekeitio stole my heart. About an hour outside of the larger Basque cities of Bilbao and San Sebastián, this quiet coastal town is home…

How to Visit the Taipei 101 (Complete Guide for 2026 Visitors!)

How to Visit the Taipei 101 (Complete Guide for 2026 Visitors!)

Formerly the world’s tallest building and still the most iconic building in Taipei, the Taipei 101 observatory deck is a must for any traveler to Taiwan.  I didn’t go up the Taipei 101 on my first visit to Taiwan in 2018, and I regret it for years. So, I fixed my mistake on my return…

9 Best Northern Lights Hotels in Norway to Chase the Aurora

9 Best Northern Lights Hotels in Norway to Chase the Aurora

Seeing the Northern lights is a true bucket list must, and the part of Norway north of the Arctic Circle is one of the best places in the world to tick it off your list! You can just as easily see the Northern Lights elsewhere in Northern Europe, like Swedish hotels or Finland glass igloos…

The Best Time to Visit Tromsø By Season [Weather, Activities, Light, etc.]

The Best Time to Visit Tromsø By Season [Weather, Activities, Light, etc.]

From midnight sun and never-ending daylight to Northern lights and snow-coated landscapes, Tromso is a unique destination that feels like many different places at once. It changes its identity a bit as it changes its seasons. From the endless energetic summer sunshine to the spectacular beauty of the few dim hours of winter twlight you…

Where to Stay in Alta: 9 Unique Hotels, Igloos, & Aurora Cabins!

Where to Stay in Alta: 9 Unique Hotels, Igloos, & Aurora Cabins!

While Tromsø often steals the show when it comes to Norway’s Arctic winter offerings, Alta is slowly emerging as a great alternative destination away from the crowds. You can do all the same things in Alta in winter as you can in Tromsø, while saving some serious money on hotels, which are a lot more…

Seeing Northern Lights in Alta: Independently or on a Tour?

Seeing Northern Lights in Alta: Independently or on a Tour?

Alta is known as the city of the Northern Lights — but does it deserve this self-appointed title? This post is dedicated to helping you decide just that. As one of the northernmost cities in the world, Alta definitely has some solid rationale behind its claim to fame when it comes to the Northern Lights side…