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Feb/Mar2012 Issue Preview: Arctic Encounters
Blog: WildJunket - 2 February 2012
Crackling glaciers, roaming reindeers and polar bears – the Arctic might be at the edge of the world, but it sure is bursting with life.
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From the northpole with love
Blog: photito's blog - 10 January 2012
What? 4pm and time for bed? - what to do in Oslo in winter - Unless you’re equipped with a very stable circadian rhythm, I guarantee you will be thrown off balance if you go to Norway in winter. (For those of you who couldn’t be bothered to click the wikipedia link, circadian rhythm basically means [...]
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New Year's Traditions Across Europe
Blog: Travel With Julie - 29 December 2011
Photo courtesy of France Tourism.
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The Race for the South Pole
Blog: Sophie's World - 14 December 2011
Victory awaits him, who has everything in order – luck we call it. Defeat is definitely due for him, who has neglected to take the necessary precautions – bad luck we call it. Roald Amundsen *** As you may know, seven countries have claims on the southernmost continent: Antarctic neighbours Argentina, Australia, Chile and New [...]The Race for the South Pole is a post from Sophie's World
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The 5 Best Cruise Lines for Kids
Blog: My Little Nomads - 22 November 2011
The best cruises, ships, routes and on-board activities for kids and families. Continue reading →Read the entire article here: The 5 Best Cruise Lines for Kids Or check out Where to go in Southeast Asia with kids
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10 Must See Destinations For Backpackers in Europe
Blog: GoBackpacking - 9 November 2011
This post was written in partnership with TravelSupermarket.com. Europe contains many places that are stunningly beautiful, deeply fascinating or significantly important. In fact some destinations are all of the above! Whilst any list of ‘must see’ places can only ever be subjective and open for debate, the following 10 must see destinations are certainly up [...]
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72 Hours in Oslo with Kids
Blog: Ciao Bambino! - 7 November 2011
Oslo, the oldest of the Nordic capitals, located between a fjord and the forest, is breathtakingly beautiful and offers a several parks and recreational activities. Add to that castles and its intriguing Viking history and you get a city where a family can easily wile away 72 hours. The Akerhus Castle has gone through many reincarnations, starting as a medieval castle in the 13th century, then becoming a fortress in the 16th century and finally being rebuilt in the 17th century as a renaissance castle.
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Northern Exposure
Blog: Joe's Trippin' - 13 October 2011
I'm not entirely sure what i was expecting. Having lived, worked and travelled to many areas above or near the Arctic Circle, i should have had a clearer picture. There is, of course, a difference between Arctic Canada and Arctic Norway, although it may not be astoundingly huge.
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Shippin' Norway
Blog: Joe's Trippin' - 7 October 2011
Socializing with sexagenarians, taking out a mortgage to eat, freezing my ass off and flash-tourism are not usually "thang". But how could possibly turn down the opportunity to sail a bit of history. Norway is renowned for it's spectacular coastal beauty.
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River Music and Water Spirits
Blog: Sophie's World - 5 October 2011
While the girls and I are exploring our friendly neighbour Scotland, Sophie’s World is staying at home. This week’s travel photo is from our homebase in the cool river city Drammen (Norway). The River Harp The large pedestrian bridge Ypsilon is a Drammen landmark. Next to Ypsilon is the River Harp, a sound sculpture comprising [...]River Music and Water Spirits is a post from Sophie's World
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Norwegian Trainin'
Blog: Joe's Trippin' - 24 September 2011
It is rare to find a great travel compromise. If you want great weather, you have to deal with crowds. If you want discounts, you have to travel off-season. If you travel on a budget, you have to sacrifice comfort. But Norway has one of these elusive compromises.
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Transittin' Trondheim
Blog: Joe's Trippin' - 3 September 2011
My heart often goes a-pitter-patter when i hear things like "old capital". Almaty is cooler than Astana in Kazakhstan and Istanbul beats the pants off Ankara in Turkey.
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Bustlin' Bergen
Blog: Joe's Trippin' - 2 September 2011
All i can say is book early. Norway maynot be a world leader in terms of tourism numbers, but you can bet that darn near all of the 5.4 million tourists to the area will stop in one of 2 places.
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The Polar Dip: Swimming in the Arctic Waters
Blog: WildJunket - 2 September 2011
“Run!” My expedition leader shouts. There’s no turning back. Despite the heavy snow, I’ve peeled off my parka, fleece, gore-tex, hat, socks and boots. Within seconds, my feet is numb and my hair is standing.
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Oslo Pace of Life
Blog: Joe's Trippin' - 1 September 2011
Backpackers are really missing out. The seemingly oppressive expense of travelling Norway has long kept away budget minded travellers. $100 a day for the most basic food, shelter and transport might be enough to keep anyone away.
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Video: Playing with Walruses in the Arctic
Blog: WildJunket - 31 August 2011
“Roaw roaw..” Our expedition guide Frank Todd called. The resident biologist who’d spent decades working with marine mammals, obviously had some tricks up his sleeves.
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Landscapes of the Arctic: Glaciers, Ice Fields and Pointed Peaks
Blog: WildJunket - 30 August 2011
There’s something haunting about the Arctic landscapes: aqua blue icebergs floating on crystal water, massive glaciers crackling in the background towered by snow mountains. Few places boast such striking physical appeal and raw wilderness as the polar regions.
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Books and ghosts in Norway’s fjordland
Blog: Sophie's World - 26 August 2011
On the Fjærland Fjord, Mundal Hotel is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. This family-owned hotel has creaking stairs, a great turret bed room, a library, a billiards room, a...Books and ghosts in Norway’s fjordland is a post from Sophie's World
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Preikestolen & Kjerag
Blog: Joe's Trippin' - 25 August 2011
France has the Eiffel Tower. Egypt has the Pyramids. China has the Great Wall. While these countries are in no way limited to these individual iconic symbols, they have somehow come to be represented by them. Norway doesn't have such a emblem.
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Stridin' into Stavanger
Blog: Joe's Trippin' - 25 August 2011
Let's say you're visiting a country renowned for it's spectacular nature.Then someone suggests visiting one of the larger cities with a super busy port, commonly referred to as the petroleum capital. The knee-jerk response would likely be “Thanks, but no thanks”.
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Daily Travel Snapshot: Nordaustlandet, the Arctic
Blog: WildJunket - 25 August 2011
A walrus and its calf lounging on a floating ice sheet near Nordaustlandet in the Arctic.
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The streets of Oslo are filled with love
Blog: Sophie's World - 21 August 2011
A month ago, the worst tragedy since World War II hit Norway. A mad man set off a bomb near the Prime Minister’s office, killing 8. He then travelled to...The streets of Oslo are filled with love is a post from Sophie's World
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Video: An Intimate Polar Bear Encounter in the Arctic
Blog: WildJunket - 19 August 2011
“There it is!” A fellow passenger pointed out to a vanilla-colored fur ball in the midst of the dazzling white ice field.
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Arctic Highlights: Polar Bears, the Midnight Sun and Crackling Glaciers
Blog: WildJunket - 18 August 2011
I’ve just returned from an Arctic expedition, still struggling to piece together the touching memories and overwhelming sensations.
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Pyramiden – an Arctic ghost town
Blog: Sophie's World - 18 August 2011
I’m in Pyramiden, once a showcase of the Soviet Union, a perfect mining community, set between mountains, glaciers and fjords in the Svalbard archipelago. Today, it’s an Arctic ghost town!...Pyramiden – an Arctic ghost town is a post from Sophie's World
