During the summer of 2023, I spent five weeks in a camper van driving nearly 6,800 kilometers from Oslo to Bergen, all the way to Nordkapp, down to the Lofoten Islands, and then back to Oslo via the Highlands. I experienced many highs and lows, epic sites, and even more epic hikes! Come along as I share my experience exploring Norway for the very first time.
Enter Oslo
Published on September 4, 2023
Okay, to be fair, I do plan some. Obviously, airline tickets are required ahead of time….continue reading
The Highlands
Published on September 6, 2023
The first thing that struck me when I woke up, perched on an overlook above Sund ….continue reading
Bergen
Published on September 11, 2023
I will admit that after the trauma of trying to maneuver around Oslo in my camper….continue reading
From Bergen, Northward!
Published on September 21, 2023
Something about leaving Bergen and heading north gave me the sense that the real….continue reading
My Home.
Published on September 21, 2023
When I decided to book a trip to Norway, I had no other option than traveling by….continue reading
Campground Heaven
Published on October 17, 2023
It was not until night six that I first experienced a Norwegian campground. I hadn’t….continue reading
Ålesund + The Storseisundet Bridge
Published on October 24, 2023
My original plan was to make a four-week trek up the coast of Norway, all the way….continue reading
The Arctic Circle
Published on October 31, 2023
One of the most important lessons I take away from my time in Norway is the art of learning….continue reading
Segla Mountain
Published on November 7, 2023
By now, you may be wondering how my initial plan had changed after the first week….continue reading
Norwegian Food
Published on November 9, 2023
One thing I am most proud of from my time in Norway is that I managed to eat a pastry….continue reading
Destination Nordkapp
Published on November 14, 2023
As I made my way north on the homestretch to Norkapp, I could not help but….continue reading
The Wonders of Finnmark
Published on November 21, 2023
Waking up with a view of the Arctic Ocean from the front seat of my camper van was quite a….continue reading
The Lofoten Islands
Published on November 28, 2023
Admittedly, I am jumping ahead a bit. To get from Finnmark to the start of the Lofoten….continue reading
Matmora
Published on December 12, 2023
Anxious to snag a parking space, I opted to make coffee and begin my hour’s drive to….continue reading
The Weather Effect
Published on December 15, 2023
After a very stormy second night at Camping Raften, I woke with my body feeling the….continue reading
Haukland Beach + Mt. Veggen
Published on December 19, 2023
After leaving the Matmora area, I traveled west, deeper into the most populated areas of….continue reading
Ryten + Kvalvika Beach Hike
Published on December 22, 2023
Two days after hiking Veggen, I found myself gearing up for another hike, one I….continue reading
Reine, Norway
Published on December 26, 2023
Oh, how I loved Reine. My introduction was actually two days prior. It was just past….continue reading
Kystriksveien- Coastal Hwy
Published on January 2, 2024
Upon arriving in Bodø, after the four-hour ferry ride from Moskenes, I began my multiple….continue reading
Musk Ox of Norway
Published on January 5, 2024
Once I left Kystriksveien, I drove straight through Trondheim and continued south….continue reading
The Central Highlands
Published on January 9, 2024
My final days on the road were spent exploring a new section of central Norway. After….continue reading
Oslo- A Norwegian Farewell
Published on January 16, 2024
I had an afternoon plus a full day to explore Oslo before an early morning flight back to the….continue reading
She Simply Wanders 