How to Hike the Besseggen Ridge Trail in Norway’s Jotunheimen National Park
The Besseggen Ridge trail is one of Norway’s best hikes, with epic scenery over Jotunheimen National Park. However, it’s a long and tough day on the trail, with rugged terrain, lots of elevation, and even a long scramble with a bit of exposure. Plus, it’s a point-to-point hike that requires some advanced planning. In this guide, we go over everything you need to know to hike Besseggen Ridge in Norway, including what to expect on the trail, how hard it really is, how to get there, when to go, and how to arrange all the important logistics for Besseggen Ridge.
How to Hike to the Austerdalsbreen Glacier in Norway
The Austerdalsbreen hike in Norway is an epic trail in the southern fjords with stunning mountain and glacier views but without the crowds of some of the more popular hikes. In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know to hike to Austerdalsbreen in Norway, including how to get there, the best time to hike, what to expect along the trail, how hard it is, and all our best tips!
How to Visit the Briksdalsbreen Glacier in Norway
The Briksdal Glacier is a popular and very accessible glacier found in the southern fjords of Norway. Found in Jostedalsbreen National Park, a quick hike or troll car ride leads to gorgeous views of Briksdalen Valley. In this guide, we’ll share everything you need to know to visit Briksdalsbreen in Norway, including how to get there, when to go, how to hike to the Briksdal Glacier, how to take a troll car to the glacier, and whether or not we think a visit to the Briksdal Glacier is worth the hype!
The Reinanuten Hike in Norway: A Hidden Gem in the Southern Fjords
The Reinanuten hike is a hidden gem of Norway and a great off-the-beaten-path trail near the popular town of Odda in the Southern Fjords. It’s a challenging and steep hike, but it provides stunning views of the Folgefonna ice cap and Buerbreen Glacier. In this guide, we’ll share everything you need to know about the Reinanuten hike in Norway, including where it is, where to park, the best time to hike, what to expect along the trail, and all our best tips!
How to Hike to Trolltunga: Norway’s Most Famous Hike
Trolltunga is one of Norway’s best hikes, and for good reason! In this comprehensive guide, learn everything you need to know about how to hike to Trolltunga in Norway. We’ll cover how to get there, all the different parking options for Trolltunga, costs for hiking Trolltunga, the best time to hike Trolltunga, what to expect on the trail, how to avoid crowds on Trolltunga, and more!
How to Visit the Lofoten Islands: Things to Do, Itinerary + Complete Travel Guide
The Lofoten Islands are a truly stunning but remote region of Norway that should be on any outdoorsy traveler’s bucket list. In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to visit the Lofoten Islands- exactly how to get there, the best time to go, all the best things to do on the Lofoten Islands, share perfect Lofoten Islands itineraries, and more!
The Reinebringen Hike in Norway: Complete Guide to the Best Hike in the Lofoten Islands
The Reinebringen hike on the Lofoten Islands is a bucket list hike in Norway. It’s a short but steep hike to incredible views over Reine, its fjords, and the surrounding mountains. In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know to hike Reinebringen on the Lofoten Islands, such as where to park (this is important!), what to expect on the hike, when to go, our best tips, and more!
How to Hike to Ryten on the Lofoten Islands
The Ryten hike is one of the most popular hikes on the Lofoten Islands- and for good reason! With stunning mountain and ocean views, this hike is a must-do. In this guide, learn everything you need to know to hike to Ryten on the Lofoten Islands, including where to park, when to go, what to expect on the hike, and much more!
How to Hike to the Munkebu Hut + Munken: One of the Best Hikes on the Lofoten Islands in Norway
The hike to Munkebu Hut and Munken is one of the best hikes on the Lofoten Islands of Norway! In this guide, learn everything you need to know to hike to both Munkebu Hut and Munken, including where to park, the best time to go, how long the hike will take, what to expect on the trail, and more!
How to Hike the O Circuit in Torres del Paine National Park: The Complete Planning Guide
The O Trek is an epic multiday backpacking trip through the highlights of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, but planning for the O Circuit can be a bit of a logistical challenge. This guide shares everything you need to plan your O Circuit adventure- how to get there, when to go, how to book O Circuit campsites, how to plan your O Circuit itinerary, how many days it takes to hike the O Circuit, and much more!
How to Hike the W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park: The Complete Planning Guide
The W Trek is an amazing multiday hike in Torres del Paine National Park that showcases many of the park’s highlights, including the French Valley, Grey Glacier, and the famous base of the Towers, but planning to hike the W Trek can be logistically challenging. In this guide, we go over everything you need to plan your W Trek adventure- where to start and end the W Trek, how to book W Trek campsites, the best time to go, W Trek itineraries, and much more!
The O Trek and W Trek in Torres del Paine: The Complete Trail Guide
The O Circuit and W Trek are amazing multiday hikes through the highlights of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. In this guide, we give a day-by-day trail description of the complete O Circuit and W Trek, sharing distances, elevation changes, highlights and exactly what to expect on each day of the hike.
The Base Torres Lookout Hike: How to Hike to the Base of the Towers in Torres del Paine National Park
The Base Torres Lookout hike is one of the most famous hikes in Patagonia. Found in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, this moderate day hike takes you to the three famous granite peaks that give the park its name. In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about this famous Torres del Paine hike, including how to get there, the best time to hike, what to expect on the trail, trail stats, and more!
What to Expect on an Icebreaker Cruise in Finland (Our Experience and Tips!)
The icebreaker cruise in Finland was one of the most unique experiences we’ve done, and definitely our favorite one in Finland! On an icebreaker cruise, you’ll sail through the frozen Gulf of Bothnia, and get the chance to walk on the sea and float in the icy water. In this guide, we cover everything you need to know before doing an icebreaker cruise in Finland, including the different icebreaker cruise options, costs, best time to go, and exactly what to expect!
How to Visit Riisitunturi National Park (and see Finland’s Famous Snow-Covered Trees!)
If you’re looking for a magical winter landscape in Finland, then head to Riisitunturi National Park! Famous for its snow-covered trees in winter, this park has easy winter hiking trails and great views over Finland’s beautiful landscape. In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know to visit Riisitunturi National Park, including how to get there, the best time to go, the best trail to hike in Riisitunturi, what to bring, and more!
15 Fun Things to Do in Lapland, Finland in the Winter (+ Complete Lapland Guide and Tips)
There are so many amazing things to do in Lapland, Finland in the winter- from reindeer sleigh rides to snow castles to icebreaker cruises to dogsled rides and more! In this guide, we cover all our favorite things to do in Lapland, Finland in the winter, plus share everything you need to know to visit, including how to get to Lapland and how to get around, the best time to go, where to stay, how to plan your Finland itinerary, and more!
The Perfect 10 Day Alps Itinerary for France and Switzerland
In this perfect 10 day Alps Itinerary through France and Switzerland, you’ll visit the best highlights of the Alps in Chamonix, Zermatt, and the Jungfrau region of Switzerland. We’ll give you a day by day breakdown and all of our best tips to help you plan the perfect French and Swiss Alps itinerary for your next vacation!
The Complete Guide to Switzerland’s Jungfrau Region: Things to Do, Maps, Helpful Tips, and More!
The Jungfrau region of Switzerland is one of the country’s most scenic places, filled with epic mountain views, amazing hikes, quaint mountain towns, and scenic cable car rides. With all the towns and transport routes, planning a trip to the Jungfrau region can be a bit overwhelming- but we’re here to help! In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know to plan a trip to Switzerland’s Jungfrau region, including how to get there, how to get around, costs, things to do, when to go, tips, and more!
How to Visit Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland (+ Things to Do + Complete Guide!)
Lauterbrunnen is one of the most scenic towns in Switzerland. Nestled in a valley in the popular Jungfrau region, not only is Lauterbrunnen beautiful in its own right, with amazing mountain views, quaint streets, and cascading waterfalls all along the valley, but it also serves as a gateway to lots of mountain towns and excursions in the Jungfrau area. In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know to visit Lauterbrunnen, including how to get there, things to do in Lauterbrunnen, when to go, best viewpoints, and more!
How to Visit the Eggishorn (Best Viewpoint of the Aletsch Glacier in Switzerland!)
The Eggishorn viewpoint in Switzerland is one of the best overlooks of the Aletsch Glacier- the largest glacier in the Alps! Nestled between Zermatt and Interlaken, a series of cable cars will bring you to an alpine world with stunning panoramic views. In this guide, we go over everything you need to know to visit the Eggishorn in Switzerland, including how to get there, costs, things to do, when to go, and more!