I think it would be better to concentrate on the question rather than the wording. I wasn't aware that one could board the Hurtigruten...
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Mid-50s, married. Relatively inexperienced traveler. Vacations tend to alternate between cruises (mostly on rivers) and on our own.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hurtigruten without booking in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hurtigruten without booking in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
I took the Hurtigruten from Alesund to Bergen last August, but I booked my "deck passage" in advance. I see that you want an outside...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trondheim and around in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
In town, you should certainly take a look at the cathedral. See if you can get in one of the groups walking up the roof. If you are...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Accomodation in Trondheim in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
It's just one straw in the wind, but in August we stayed in the Thon Hotel Prinsen. Our room was a little larger than most of the places...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hurtigruten - Mar 31 - Apr 8, which section to focus? in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
The southbound Hurtigruten arrives and departs Alesund at midnight and one o'clock. You won't get much sightseeing done unless you stay a...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ferry from bergen to stavanger or bergen to alesund? in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
I took the trip from Alesund to Bergen, and it is very scenic.
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Another Hurtigruten question. in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
We traveled on the Kong Harald from Trondheim to Alesund and Lofoten from Alesund to Bergen. We didn't specifically pick those...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Dining Times in France in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Thanks to everyone for their comments. I wouldn't characterize my state of mind as "worry." As I said, we had read in guidebooks that...
2 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Dining Times in France in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
We are going to be in Paris for a few days in July. The guidebooks tell us that restaurants usually serve lunch from 12:30-3:00 and dinner...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Another Hurtigruten question. in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
We did two weeks in Norway last August. It was a great time to be there. We didn't use the Hurtigruten exclusively, though--only for...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tromso - Activities for free in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
The botanic garden is free, although you will probably have to take a bus to get there. Dav Vandenbroucke davanden at cox dot net
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called which is the best hurtigruten stretch? in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
We took the Alesund to Bergen link in August. We were on the M/S Lofoten, which is one of the older boats. It is indeed very scenic. One...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bergen and the Fjords in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
I was going to suggest the funicular. It doesn't take long, and the view is spectacular. If you buy the tickets at the TI (a short walk...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called West and north coast of Norway by ship in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
I don't disagree about the timing; just what you can do with it. We spent two days in Tromso and could have spent more. Four hours is...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called West and north coast of Norway by ship in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
If you look at the Hurtigruten schedule on their web site, you'll see that you seldom have more than a couple of hours in any port. --Dav
9 months ago

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