My quest to see the Northern Lights began in September 2011 and we’ve been chasing them every winter season since. I had literally just left from visiting Tim while he was living in Iceland and the very next night the Northern Lights danced for a week straight. They were so bright and so active, they […]
Sailing Into the Midnight Sun with Viking Cruises
Cruising deep fjords cut out of the earth by glaciers millions of years ago. Crossing the Arctic Circle in Norway, land of the Midnight Sun. Standing on the remote and windswept Scottish Islands where Vikings once voyaged. Viking Ocean Cruises Into the Midnight Sun cruise itinerary hit destinations I’ve long been dreaming of visiting, and […]
5 Adventure Activities You Can Do on an Arctic Cruise
Part of what makes Tim and me excited for our next trip are all the adventure activities we get to experience. And all the different types of wine we end up savoring, of course. We’re definitely not as nimble as we were 10 years ago, but that has never stopped us from finding the next […]
5 Things to Do in Tromso in Winter
Tromsø is touted as the Northern Lights capital of Norway, but as we’re always reminding people, there’s never any guarantee that you’ll see the Northern Lights. It’s a good thing, then, that it’s not just the Northern Lights that make Tromsø an excellent choice for a winter getaway. Between stunning fjords and the gorgeous Lyngen […]
15 Places to Travel in 2015
Each year we look forward to planning our own travels and since we’ve got a community of readers that love to live a life of adventure, just like us, we know you do too! Our 14 places to go in 2014 was such a hit with you all last year, that we’ve once again done […]
14 Places to Go in 2014
Each year we look forward to planning our own travels and since we’ve got a community of readers that love to live a life of adventure, just like us, we know you do too! So we present to you 14 places to go in 2014. From our line up of postcard perfect beach getaways to […]
12 Spectacular Rooms With a View
Rooms with a view are ones you want to hang out spending time in. Think dreamy over water bungalows you can dive right in to the ocean from and stunning castles surrounded by dreamy countryside. We’ve certainly stayed in our share, and we’re always searching for more spectacular rooms with a view. But for now, […]
10 Best Restaurant Views
We’ve had some really delicious meals on our travels around the world. But a spectacular view makes a delicious meal even that more memorable! We’ve selected 10 of our favorite best restaurant views, where not only did the view make our jaws drop but the food was also unparalleled. Sea, Anantara Kihavah Villas Maldives The […]
10 Must See Sights in Oslo
Oslo is often referred to as one of the most expensive cities in the world. Visits to many of the cities wonderful museums can add up quickly, but a visit to Oslo doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are our 10 must see sights in Oslo, in no particular order, and how to see […]
Oslo’s Vigeland Park Under Snow
We visited Oslo for a quick two days last March on our trip to the High Arctic with Visit Norway, but unfortunately missed out on one of Oslo’s must see attractions: Vigeland Park. So when we found ourselves back in Oslo for just 24 hours en-route to Iceland, we knew we just had to make […]
