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…

Dog Sledding in Alta: My Experience & Tips For Your Husky Tour!

Dog Sledding in Alta: My Experience & Tips For Your Husky Tour!

One of the main reasons why people visit Northern Norway is to enjoy through its snow-coated, glittering white landscapes. And there’s no more special way to celebrate the beauty of a crisp Norwegian winter day than by mushing your own dog team through the landscapes of Alta, a beautiful small city north of the Arctic…

14 Things to Do in Biarritz, the Best Basque Resort Town

14 Things to Do in Biarritz, the Best Basque Resort Town

Perhaps the most famous destination in French Basque Country, Biarritz is synonymous with glitz and glamor. But in my view, even with its jet-set reputation, Biarritz manages to maintain its laidback charms implicit in any beach town… despite the Hermès store posted up casually downtown. In fact, that’s part of the main draw of Biarritz…

Saint-Jean-de-Luz: 7 Charming Things to Do (& Insider Tips)

Saint-Jean-de-Luz: 7 Charming Things to Do (& Insider Tips)

Part of the windswept Atlantic coast of France’s Basque Country, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is often compared to its flashy, fashionable neighbor, Biarritz, just 20 minutes away. But don’t let that comparison fool you into thinking Saint-Jean-de-Luz doesn’t stand out. It deserves to stand alongside Biarritz, rather than in its shadow. The town center is compact enough that…

The 21 Best Warm European Destinations in January [for 2026]

The 21 Best Warm European Destinations in January [for 2026]

New Year, new you, new holiday destinations, anyone? If you’re looking to escape the more frigid clutches of other parts of Europe, don’t worry! Lovely warm European destinations in January are usually never more than a few hours’ plane ride away. Plus, prices for these Europe vacation spots in January are usually lower than they…

Seeing the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi: My Experience & Tips!

Seeing the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi: My Experience & Tips!

Many people plan a trip to Rovaniemi in winter with one main thing on their mind… spotting Finnish Lapland’s fickle but phenomenal Northern lights! This guide will go over when and how you can see the Northern lights in Rovaniemi, including how to spot them independently in the city and surroundings, as well as my…