Category Archives: Norway

Spending the New Year in the Lofoten Islands

What’s better than seeing a sky full of fireworks to celebrate heading into the New Year? Well the answer is easy – seeing a sky full of the Northern Lights beats it hands down. After hearing all about Shing and … Continue reading

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Happy Christmas to everyone from Taber Holidays!

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

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Explore The Art Nouveau Town of Alesund

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

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Click to view our brand new Winter 2012/13 holidays!

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

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Fine Cuisine, Culture and Adventure in Norway!

  Fresh back from her workshop in Norway, Suzel tells us she had a fabulous time! Her highlights included a mouth-watering culinary experience by Kristoffer Hovland, head chef at the Fossheim Turisthotell in Lom. Hovland was awarded Norway’s Chef of … Continue reading

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Innovation Norway’s annual workshop to Fredrikstad

 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.

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Be part of the Scandinavian Summer

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

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Tromsø, the great Arctic capital

Snowmobling, dog sledding, breathtaking scenery and meals in a Sami Lavvu made Terry’s and Jo’s recent ‘familiarisation trip’ to the fabulous Arctic capital, Tromsø very memorable! They stayed at the very well appointed Clarion Collection Hotel With in the harbour … Continue reading

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Watch Jenny Frost’s visit to Tromsø, in search of the Northern Lights, 7pm Channel 5 tonight.

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

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Part 2: Last day in Tromsø

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

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