Ida and I chose the Vega archipelago for our final stop on our summer Helgeland road trip. I had only visited Vega in the winter, so I was excited to see the island in its summer glory! You can read my full guide to Helgeland here. Vega is one of Helgeland’s most popular islands, largely... Read More The post Visiting Vega, Norway’s World Heritage Island appeared first on Heart My Backpack ..read more

When my friend Ida agreed to join me on a road trip to Northern Norway I was so excited to show her my favorite spots around Helgeland, including Mosjøen, Herøy, Dønna, Træna and Vega. But I also wanted to take the opportunity to visit a little island that I have wanted to see for years:... Read More The post Visiting Myken, Norway’s Friendliest Island appeared first on Heart My Backpack ..read more

Since moving to Bergen I’ve made many trips to visit my friend Vanessa in Stavanger. Stavanger is about five hours from Bergen, or longer depend on how you choose to get there. You can travel from Bergen to Stavanger by express boat, bus, or rental car. And if you choose to drive, there are a... Read More The post The Best Way to Get from Bergen to Stavanger appeared first on Heart My Backpack ..read more

By far one of my favorite things about living in Bergen is how close I am to some of Norway’s most beautiful fjords. I’ve already written about visiting Hardangerfjord from Bergen here, but today I’m focusing on an even bigger fjord: Sognefjord! In fact Sognefjord is Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, and it offers visitors... Read More The post Visiting Balestrand, Norway appeared first on Heart My Backpack ..read more

When people tell me they’re planning a trip to Norway, I always recommend flying into Bergen instead of Oslo. Yes, I’m probably biased because I live in Bergen, but I think all Norwegians will agree that Bergen is a lot more beautiful than Oslo. But more importantly for you, visiting Bergen also gives you access... Read More The post Bergen to Flåm by Train, Boat, Bus Or Car appeared first on Heart My Backpack ..read more

Last week I shared three itineraries that essentially aimed to show you as much of Southern Norway as possible within one week. But after I finished congratulating myself on managing to fit so many different parts of Norway (fjords! cities! mountains! villages!) into seven days, it dawned on me that actually, some people would really... Read More The post Where to Go in Norway If You Only Visit One Place appeared first on Heart My Backpack ..read more

Before I moved to Bergen I lived for several years in Telemark, halfway between Bergen and Oslo. And while sometimes it was a pain to live so far from an airport, I did really love getting to choose between flying in and out of Bergen and Oslo. This also meant that I made the trip... Read More The post The Prettiest, Easiest & Cheapest Ways To Get From Bergen to Oslo appeared first on Heart My Backpack ..read more

Ever since getting my dog Alfie, road trips around Norway have been my preferred type of travel so that he can come with me. In fact we just returned from another four week road trip from Bergen down to Sauda, over to Røros, and then all the way up to Mosjøen. And while January might... Read More The post Driving in Norway – What You Need to Know appeared first on Heart My Backpack ..read more

Having lived in Northern Norway for over four years, I now get so many questions from people planning winter trips to Norway to see the northern lights. And after telling them my picks for the best places in Norway to see the northern lights, I always stress one thing: make sure to plan lots of... Read More The post Dog Sledding in Norway appeared first on Heart My Backpack ..read more

You know I love to road trip around Norway, and since getting a dog a few years ago I almost only travel by car so I can take Alfie along with me. And now after eight years living in Norway, it feels like I’ve driven down every road in the country – almost! So it’s... Read More The post Driving Trollstigen – Norway’s Most Famous Road appeared first on Heart My Backpack ..read more