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The first place I ever set foot in the Arctic was Kiruna, Sweden. It was a crisp February day that practically shimmered with cold, and I instantly fell in love. This quirky little Arctic city surprised me with its liveliness and I swore I’d come back someday. And ten years later, I finally did, curious…
Dream of seeing the Northern Lights? Offbeat Abisko in the far north in Sweden’s Arctic Circle won’t disappoint.
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When you travel to Abisko, keep in mind you’re visiting a tiny Arctic village of just 85 residents. You shouldn’t expect a luxury experience the same way you might in other parts of the Arctic. Abisko is for nature and the Northern Lights, not super-plush luxe stays. Abisko’s accommodation options are limited to a handful…
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After all the travels I’ve done — more than 70-something, depending on how you count it — it’s hard to pick favorites. But some places linger in my mind longer than others, and one of those was my first trip to Abisko in the winter. In fact, I actually visited Abisko before I ever even…
For my trip around Central Asia, I used a variety of modes of transit: planes, trains, private transfers, and on two occasions, I did overland transfers. While my Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border crossing was memorably chaotic, the Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan border crossing was incredibly efficient and chill. In fact, I definitely recommend taking the bus from Bishkek to Almaty…
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Visiting Norway in the winter is a bucket list must for many, and no place better encapsulates all the winter magic Norway offers than the Arctic city of Tromsø, lovingly known as the Paris of the North. I mean, what other major city can you find yourself dog-sledding through a pastel, snowy landscape with cotton…
Unique ideas for seeing the Northern lights, beyond just bus tours
In Tromso, by day, you can dog sled through frozen landscapes, explore a bustling city, take a cable car up a mountain, or meet Sámi reindeer herders. When darkness falls, you have a chance to see the flashing aurora in brilliant hues of green and possibly even purple swirling overhead at night. I’m ready to…
If you’re planning your Northern Norway itinerary, congratulations: you’re in for a bucket list worthy experience of a lifetime! A trip to Tromsø, nicknamed “The Paris of the North” for its important role in Northern Europe’s culture, is a must on any visit to Northern Norway. This beautiful city serves as the gateway to all sorts…