What to do in Bergen and Aalesund November 1st, 2023 • by Matt Holmes These two lovely Norwegian cities offer so much to visitors who want to spend an extra day exploring independently. Bergen is easily managed on foot, with several interesting sites; Ålesund (also spelled Aalesund) is a charming, quiet town made of several islands. linked by bridges and tunnels.
The Western Fjords: Exploring Norway’s Majestic Landscapes April 18th, 2023 • by Matt Snell The Western Fjords—the name has a fantastical, faraway ring. Yet they’re a very real part of the Norwegian landscape, as much as the snowy mountains and sweeping waterways look like something out a storybook. You might have to pinch yourself a time or two along the way, but you’ll see them with your own eyes… Read More »
All About Glaciers March 29th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes Glaciers are impressive natural formations. Massive and always on the move, glaciers are nothing short of magnificent. Scientists learn an incredible amount of information from glacial ice about historical precipitation and temperature cycles, atmospheric chemistry composition, solar variability, volcanic eruptions, and other scientific things. But wait! There is plenty to learn, even for the non-scientist:… Read More »
Norway Slideshow March 5th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes Norway: Western Fjord Adventures Discover the fjords and mountains of this dramatic region. Interested? Contact Deborah at 1-800-941-8010 or [email protected].
How Water Has Shaped Norwegian Culture February 19th, 2023 • by Deborah Tobey We all know that water sustains life. But for Norwegians, whose population is concentrated along the coasts where the famous fjords dramatically cut into the landscape, water has literally shaped their culture. It’s in their heritage—Vikings, after all, were incredibly successful seafarers. While there are many miles of roads in Norway, much of the transportation… Read More »
Video: Granada to Fes March 1st, 2021 • by Matt Holmes For centuries, southern Spain and Morocco — separated by the 9-mile Strait of Gibraltar — have shared a sometimes-fraught history, but have maintained distinct identities and a rich cultural heritage that has left them forever intertwined. Check out the full itinerary.
World's Best Waterfalls December 21st, 2020 • by Matt Holmes From a thin trickle of water down a rock wall to thundering, foaming torrents, waterfalls are as diverse as the landscapes in which they are found. They ebb and flow with rainfall and snowmelt, dive into crystal clear pools, and carve out rocks over millennia. Each one has its own personality. Which one(s) will you get to… Read More »
Countries that crushed the curve July 6th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Throughout the last few months, we have been checking in frequently with our in-country partners and guides around the world, making sure we are staying on top of new health information and travel updates regarding Covid-19 from our local sources on the ground. Happily, as of this writing, there are many places where governments and… Read More »
Sounds of the World April 28th, 2020 • by Deborah Tobey We rarely talk about the sounds that we encounter when traveling and how they may differ by or even define a destination. We highlight the other senses—views from the trail, the tastes of cuisine, the feeling of dirt beneath our feet, and the scent of pine or the ocean, but we don’t talk about what we… Read More »
Video: Norway's Western Fjords February 2nd, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Norway is a land of legendary and breathtaking scenery that is impossible to explore in a hurried way—hiking trails and cable cars wend up steep fjord slopes, small watercraft slowly recede down narrow channels or around sharp bends, and serpentine roads follow irregular shorelines aided by ferries, bridges, and tunnels. And then there’s the Norwegian people—passionate about the outdoors (in all weather),… Read More »