Yesterday we had our work Christmas party, and one of the topics of conversation was ‘What was your best memory of 2012?’ We all came up with different answers but the running theme of our ‘best bits of 2012’ included … Continue reading
Few towns can rival Alesund’s history and landscape. If you had seen Alesund during the night of 23 January 1904, as it burnt entirely to the ground, you would hardly be able to believe that this now stunning Art Nouveau … Continue reading
Brace yourself for an action packed winter that’ll have you gliding through miles upon miles of snow-covered forests on a husky sled or snowmobile, exploring the fascinating Sami culture, and taking a deep breath as the space around you becomes submerged in the ethereal Northern … Continue reading
On Sunday 22 April, Suzel will be attending Scandinavia’s biggest workshop held by Innovation Norway. The purpose of this annual workshop is to promote Norway, and is being held in the city of Fredrikstad on the east coast of Norway.
Come face to face with some of Europe’s most unspoilt terrain by exploring Scandinavia. If the adventure of whale watching, glacier hiking and taking a dip in the Blue Lagoon is the direction you want your summer to go, then … Continue reading
Singer turned Presenter, Jenny Frost visits the city of Tromsø and enjoys stunning views from the top of Mount Storsteinen as she travels to the northernmost part of Norway in search of the Northern Lights. She also has a go at skidooing, … Continue reading
The Northern Lights have been on the tip of everyone’s tongue, especially since Joanna Lumley and the BBC recently sighted it in a one-off documentary. Just like Lumley, the viewers were enthralled and inspired in equal measure as the … Continue reading
It’s a hard life, but someone’s gotta do it. Suzel says Fam trips are for work, but her latest visit to northern Norway begs to differ… Vesterålen invited Suzel to an array of activities in extraordinary natural surroundings. At no … Continue reading
The day after our marathon and wanting to seize our last chance to explore Tromsø, we decided that it would be nice to take a walk across to the mainland and check out the view from one of the surrounding … Continue reading
In early January, Tromsø hosts one of the most unique running events in the world, The Polar Night Half-Marathon which is the most northerly half-marathon in the world. Keen runners, Lee Yoong and Tom Newbury rose to the 2012 challenge and detail … Continue reading
