Traveling offers you a hundred roads to adventure, and gives your heart wings! Ibn Battuta Golden Circle, Iceland
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The Beautiful Bergen Line
After saying goodbye to our friends in Oslo, (click here to read that post), we headed to Oslo Sentralstasjon to catch the train to Bergen. This seven hour train ride between Oslo and Bergen is considered to be one of the most scenic train-lines in all of Europe. This stunning ride twists past waterfalls, fjords,... Continue Reading →
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We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment. Hilaire Belloc Oslo, Norway
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland and the northernmost capital in the world, is a lively, vibrant, friendly city that has a small town feel. It became a UNESCO City of Literature in 2011, and is one of only 42 cities in the world with this distinction. There are many bookstores in the city and we... Continue Reading →
The Golden Circle, Iceland
In southern Iceland there is a 155 mile (250 km) loop called the Golden Circle that is one of the country’s most popular destinations. The circle includes Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, and Strokkur Geyser. Gullfoss in Icelandic means golden, thus the route was named after the waterfall. The first stop in the circle is... Continue Reading →
North Cape and Longyearbyen, Norway
The northernmost point in Europe that can be reached by car is North Cape in Norway. Located in Finnmark county, it is a popular tourist location offering stunning views from an expansive plateau. Situated on top of a steep, rocky cliff, it is the meeting point of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. Before the highway... Continue Reading →
Highlights of Tromsø Norway, Where the Gulls Never Sleep
We visited this lively, northern city a few weeks ago, and given its far northern location means this time of year, the sun never sets; sounds like a soap opera title. 😉 This continuous daylight seemed to excite the gulls, and they were loud and talkative all day and night. I would wake up in... Continue Reading →
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It’s a big world out there, it would be a shame not to experience it. J. D. Andrews Gullfoss Waterfall, Iceland
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