Abisko Northern Lights: Tips + Whether a Tour is Worth It
Dream of seeing the Northern Lights? Offbeat Abisko in the far north in Sweden’s Arctic Circle won’t disappoint.
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Is Abisko Mountain Lodge Worth It? [Review + Honest Experience]
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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7 Magical Things to Do in Abisko in Winter [2026]
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…
Bishkek to Almaty by Bus: A Quick, Pain-Free Guide
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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13 Fun & Festive Things to Do in Vienna in Winter [2026-2027]
From Christmas markets to splendid coffee houses, here are all the most incredible things to do in Vienna in winter!
How to Visit the Vulkana Arctic Spa in Tromsø: My Experience
One of the most magical and lesser-known places you can visit in Tromsø, the unique MS Vulkana has transformed far from its origins as a 1957 deep-sea fishing boat, now into a floating spa oasis. Seriously! The result of a passion project of two Norwegian couples, a group of four friends purchased a fishing boat…
Tromsø Ice Domes: Changes & Closure in 2026-2027
Recent updates about visiting the Tromsø Ice Domes
Mosaic Class in Samarkand: Learn & Craft Uzbek Tiles
One of the main draws to Uzbekistan for many aesthetically inclined travelers — myself included — is its intricate tilework and mosaics in a monochrome rainbow of blues, ranging from pale turquoise to inky cobalt. All over the country, mosaics and tilework are an important point of national pride and identity. And perhaps nowhere is…
What I Wore in Uzbekistan: Packing a Capsule Wardrobe & Outfit Ideas
For my nearly month-long trip around Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan (and a side quest into Tajikistan for a day), I did that will seem something pretty absurd to most people: I packed only one carry-on backpack. Over the decade I’ve spent travel blogging, I’ve been working to simplify my packing. That’s because I am a…