Norway is still not (fully) open to American visitors, which is incredibly sad, but even if you can’t come to Norway this Christmas you can still add a bit of Norway to your Christmas at home. Last year I put together a list of Nordic gifts to give to loved ones, but this year I …
After seeing its lucrative tourism industry decimated by COVID-19, Spain has said it hopes to see international visitor numbers recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2022. This is undoubtedly welcome news to the hundreds of thousands of Brits who have missed out on their annual holiday in the sun over the past couple of years. Spain …
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Someone recently asked me for my top tip for planning a trip to Norway, and without hesitation I told them to find great accommodation and go from there. There are so many unique accommodation options in Norway, and staying in the right place can totally make your trip. I mean, this isn’t a country of …
The city of Santa Monica is the perfect place to explore new experiences in Southern California. Whether you’re an avid surfer or prefer a walk down the famous pier, there’s plenty of fun things to do in Santa Monica. Incorporated in 1886, it is one of the oldest communities in Southern California. Ranchers first settled …
Living in Tromsø in Northern Norway, I have a lot of experience with the northern lights. So it’s no surprise that now that Norway has opened its borders again, my inbox is flooding with messages from people wanting to plan northern lights trips to Norway this winter. Okay, maybe not everyone planning a visit to Norway …
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Originally published 2016 Okay, big words, I know. And to be honest, if I had just spent a weekend exploring Christmas markets in any other European city I might have named theirs the best, because Christmas markets in general get me SO EXCITED. But I will say that I was totally blown away by Budapest Christmas …
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Taking a road trip to Zion National Park in Utah can be a wonderful experience in fall or winter. Nearby day hikes and places to camp make the city of St. George a worthy stop on your journey. Utah’s Snow Canyon State Park Snow Canyon State Park Just north of St. George is a state …
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Are you planning a trip to the Aloha state? If your vacation to Hawaii includes Honolulu, give yourself a full day for an Oahu scenic drive. That’s what I did upon returning to Oahu for the first time in 30 years. I’d previously visited as a 13-year-old with family. Dave in Oahu I traveled with …
Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah is one of the most unusual and beautiful National Parks. If you are planning a trip through Utah to some of the five National Parks in that state, consider a trip in the winter off-season for some relative peace and quiet. Hiking in Bryce Canyon Bryce Canyon Winter Weather …
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The Hawaiian islands were formed by volcanoes, and a hike to the Diamond Head crater on Oahu is an easy way to experience this geology up close. Diamond Head (Leahi) crater was formed 300,000 years ago during an eruption of the Koolau Volcano further inland. Diamond Head itself is not a volcano. Still, it has …
