Driving in Norway – What You Need to Know
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by Silvia
2M ago
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
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Dog Sledding in Norway
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by Silvia
4M ago
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
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Driving Trollstigen – Norway’s Most Famous Road
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by Silvia
4M ago
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
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A Norwegian Mountain Escape to Rjukan
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by Silvia
5M ago
One of the questions I’ve gotten the most since moving to Norway is from people traveling to Oslo and wondering where to visit near Oslo to really experience Norway. While Oslo is a fun city with lots to do, I think it would be such a shame for someone to visit Norway and never leave... Read More The post A Norwegian Mountain Escape to Rjukan appeared first on Heart My Backpack ..read more
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The 12 Most Beautiful Mountains in Norway
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by Silvia
5M ago
Someone recently asked about my favorite mountains in Norway, and as is my habit when people ask for Norway travel advice, I pulled up my blog to obnoxiously copy and paste a link instead of simply answering their question directly. I know, it’s a wonder I have any friends at all.  But then I realized... Read More The post The 12 Most Beautiful Mountains in Norway appeared first on Heart My Backpack ..read more
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Visiting Geiranger and Trollstigen, Norway
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by Silvia
5M ago
After an enchanting drive along Gamle Strynefjellsvegen, you can turn right and head to what are probably the two most famous destinations along Norway’s coast: Geiranger and Trollstigen. Geiranger, Norway Geirangerfjord is often referred to as one of the most beautiful fjords in Norway, and you can definitely see why.  But I will say that... Read More The post Visiting Geiranger and Trollstigen, Norway appeared first on Heart My Backpack ..read more
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The Local Guide to Visiting Reine, Norway – Lofoten’s Most Beautiful Village
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by Silvia
8M ago
During my years living in northern Norway I’ve visited Lofoten over a dozen times, and every time I made sure to stop in Reine, Lofoten’s most scenic village. Ready my full Lofoten guide here.  Lofoten is an archipelago, and while as a whole I would say all of Lofoten’s islands do look very distinctly “Lofoten,” some... Read More The post The Local Guide to Visiting Reine, Norway – Lofoten’s Most Beautiful Village appeared first on Heart My Backpack ..read more
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Norway Says No to Tourists, This is Where You Should Go Instead
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by Silvia
11M ago
You’ve seen those Instagram photos and I know it’s high up on your bucket list: the Norwegian fjords. I mean, who doesn’t want to cruise through Norway’s prettiest fjords, drive up Trollstigen’s eleven hairpin turns, and get those epic shots on Trolltunga, Preikestolen, and Kjeragbolten? The problem is, if you’re planning on coming during the summer... Read More The post Norway Says No to Tourists, This is Where You Should Go Instead appeared first on Heart My Backpack ..read more
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The Best Places to See Northern Lights in Norway, Sweden & Finland
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by Silvia
1y ago
People are always asking me where the best place to see the Northern Lights in Norway is, and the answer does depend a bit on what type of trip you want. I’ve seen the Northern Lights in many places in northern Norway, Sweden and Finland, and here are my top recommendations.  The best place to... Read More The post The Best Places to See Northern Lights in Norway, Sweden & Finland appeared first on Heart My Backpack ..read more
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What to Know About Whale Watching in Tromsø, Norway
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by Silvia
1y ago
Hi! I’m Katie, pretending to be Silvia for the day (I’ve swapped my English accent for an American one and everything). I’m a marine mammal researcher in Tromsø (northern Norway) and I LOVE whales. So, Silvia asked if I could write about whale watching in northern Norway from my professional perspective. I was obviously happy... Read More The post What to Know About Whale Watching in Tromsø, Norway appeared first on Heart My Backpack ..read more
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