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      10 Jaw-Dropping Hikes in Norway

      The small town of Reine in the Lofoten Islands is proof that you don't have to go too far from civilization to find beautiful scenery in Norway, but as with most places, every step you take on the trail yields better and better views. With the dramatic fjords, mountains, rivers, and coastline acr...
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      Tip of the Tongue: Hike Trolltunga, One of Norway's Most Epic Hikes

      Fast Facts 22 km (13.6 mi) roundtrip Strenuous Mostly exposed Some access to water Accessible by public transportation in summer months Getting There by Public Transportation from Gardermoen Airport Flytoget (airport express train) to Jernbanetorget (Oslo central station) Ha...
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      Lofoten Winter Magic: Photography Essentials for Capturing the Arctic Wonderland

      The Lofoten archipelago is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on earth! While summer attracts outdoor enthusiasts and photographers alike, winter transforms this Arctic wonderland into a fairytale. November to February will greet you with magical light, majestic fjords…and marvelous Aur...
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      Visit These 5 Gorgeous Fjords in Norway

      Norway has one of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth. Between the mountains, the midnight sun, and fjords—oh, so many fjords—there is beauty around every turn of the road. Or turn of the tunnel...Norway loves tunnels. Fjords are long, narrow inlets, carved by the receding of glaciers. Norway's...
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      5 Photographs That Will Convince You to Visit the Lofoten Islands

      About a year and a half ago, I stumbled upon a specific picture on my Instagram search feed. The photograph framed a dramatically shaped mountain at the bank of a fjord with a small section of red cabins laid out in the foreground. I immediately took a screen shot of the picture on my phone and s...
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      Far from Home: The Stunning Scenery of Norway's Lofoten Islands

      I slept in a car for nine days just so I could choose to wake up to whatever view I wanted. Waking up with snow covered beaches surrounded by mountains that encompassed the whole of its coast. Hundreds of sea gulls amongst red cabins constructed right on the fjords. Slithers of green aurora snake...
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    • Svalbard, Norway

      Experience Norway's Amazing Arctic Landscape in this Jaw-Dropping Video

      Join director Abraham Joffe and cinematographer Dom West as they get give a first hand account on what it’s like to be a polar photographer. Watch as they navigate through glacier fields, snowy tundras, and giant ice caves to uncover stunning shots of Svalbard, Norway. After three days of searchi...
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      Seas of Happiness – A Journey to Northern Norway

      We arrived in Norway with far too little money and our decision to go in the middle of winter was beginning to seem…reckless. Our destination was the Lofoten Islands along the country’s northwest coast. Our mission – to explore how Norwegians, considered one of the happiest people on Earth - rema...
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      5 Reasons Why You Need To Explore Norway

      No, I’m not talking about Disney World, I am talking about one of the most idyllic countries on earth…Norway. There are many reasons why you should explore Norway, but I want to show you 5 reasons this country stole part of my heart and vowed to never give it back.Explore the Lofoten Islands | Ph...
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    • Lyngen Municipality, Norway

      Loving it in Lyngen, the Alps of Norway

      I was recently invited on a trip north of the Arctic Circle to Lyngen, Norway. Images of cold, barren landscapes entered my mind, but I was told it was the Alps of Norway and the ski and snowboard touring were endless. So, I packed up my bags, and we were off. To get to Lyngen, we flew to Oslo ...
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      We Went Searching For Santa's Reindeer At -35 Degrees Celsius.

      Seeing a reindeer in the wild has always been a dream of ours. Growing up in the warm climate of South Africa, there couldn't be anything more unfamiliar than standing knee-deep in snow at -35 degrees Celsius at the top of Norway.  Even though the conditions were so extreme, there are many Sami p...
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    • Lyngseidet, Norway

      Seirus Hellfire Heated Mitts Review

      Cold hands can make any winter day a miserable experience, but Seirus’ Hellfire Heated Mitts are a salvation!  These battery-powered mittens can last up to 12-hours on a low temp with a full charge. There are three heat settings, low, medium, and hot; but honestly, I found that the low temp sett...
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