For two weeks in July, I replaced darkness with endless daylight. Travelling through northern Norway in the summer meant I had to surrender to the ‘midnight sun’, a phenomenon that is both magical and exhausting. My journey took me from Tromsø, through the island of Senja, and down into the iconic Lofoten Islands. Along the way … Continue reading Midnight Sun: My Adventures in Tromsø, Senja & the Lofoten Islands
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Travel Tips for Svalbard
Cost: €€ (Expensive) Safety: 5/5 for solo female travellers Polar bears, glaciers and freezing temperatures! Yes, I am talking about Svalbard. Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago that is situated north of mainland Europe in the Arctic Ocean. It is located about halfway between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole. While Svalbard is under Norwegian sovereignty, the Svalbard Treaty … Continue reading Travel Tips for Svalbard
Travel Tips for Tromsø, Norway
Cost: €€ (expensive) Safety: 5/5 for solo female travellers Tromsø, Norway Tromsø is so unique, and is by far one of the coolest places I have ever been. Located 350 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and 2200 km south of the North Pole, this city has been on my bucket list for quite some time. … Continue reading Travel Tips for Tromsø, Norway
Anna Cullen 