We’ve all seen the photos on social media, you know – the ones that allow you to daydream that you’re at this tremendous tropical destination, a million miles away from your current cubicle. The photos that make you tag your best girlfriend and immediately look up the cheapest flight to this destination of your dreams. While it used to be magazines and commercials tempting us to travel, it’s undeniable that social media has become the leader in inspiring intrepid travel. These days, you have to DIFI, do it for Instagram! As the leading couples travel bloggers, we’re constantly in search of t ..read more

This is a sponsored post by Visit Norway and Hurtigruten about the Northern Lights in Norway. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are entirely our own. The Northern Lights in Norway are one of nature’s greatest phenomena. These green and purple dancing lights come from the Aurora Borealis and can be seen in northern Norway from October through March. To see the Northern Lights in their brightest form, it’s important to escape from cities that cause light pollution. The best way to see this natural phenomenon is by taking a cruise in Norway with Hurtigruten. Photo credit ..read more

A great business class can feel like a vacation in itself. Lie-flat seats, free flowing champagne, on-demand films, and no contact with the outside world can make 11 hours in the sky fly by. After a trip to Swedish Lapland, we had the opportunity to fly business class from Stockholm to Los Angeles in the newly outfitted Scandinavian Airlines A330. HOW TO FLY BUSINESS CLASS Like most airlines, SAS business class is not cheap. A round-trip ticket from Stockholm to Los Angeles would cost upwards of $4400 USD. We purchased our flight using our Chase Sapp ..read more

This is a sponsored post by Visit Norway. We had dreamt about visiting Norway for many years – imagining ourselves kayaking down the fjords, hiking in its expansive forests, exploring its rich Viking history, and immersing ourselves in the cultural highlights of Oslo. In the summer of 2016, we decided to visit the capital to explore the great outdoors, Norwegian history, and the lush landscape of the Oslofjord. How to Get There It has never been easier to visit Norway with non-stop flights from various U.S. gateway cities on Norwegian Air. There are n ..read more

Norway is one of those countries that evokes an emotional response solely from its pure and unspoiled beauty. We enjoyed road tripping around the west coast of Norway from Bergen to Stavanger before flying over to enjoy the capital of Oslo for a fun filled week in June. From 24-hour sunlight to some of the world’s best hikes, here are 6 reasons you need to visit Norway in the summer. 1. The Colorful Houses of Bergen: Bergen is a colorful city located on the Southwestern Coast. If you’re interested in seeing the many fjords of Norway, Bergen should def ..read more

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Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Livestrong.com. If you want to be healthy, travel! While it’s not the usual advice you hear from your doctor, a 2015 study from UC Berkley found that being in awe can be beneficial to your well-being. Viewing wonders like the Tian Tan Buddha in Hong Kong or a sunrise over volcanic Mt. Batur may boost the body’s defense system by reducing inflammation. “The things we do to experience these emotions — a walk in nature, losing oneself in music, beholding art — have a direct influence upon health and life expectancy,” says UC Berkeley ..read more