How Much Does a Trip to Tromsø Cost? [2026 Prices & Budget Tips]

How Much Does a Trip to Tromsø Cost? [2026 Prices & Budget Tips]

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…

When Does it Snow in Tromsø?: Best Months for a Winter Wonderland

When Does it Snow in Tromsø?: Best Months for a Winter Wonderland

When you think about the colder months in Norway, you’re probably dreaming of Tromsø in the snow. It’s already a wintry fairytale of a city. Situated right on the fjord with colorful harbor-side buildings, the festive light-lined streets make the city shine despite the dark skies. And when the snow in Tromsø really settles in,…

Bishkek to Almaty by Bus: A Quick, Pain-Free Guide

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…

How to Visit the Vulkana Arctic Spa in Tromsø: My Experience

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…