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24 Hours in Flåm, Norway in Winter: What to Do, Where to Stay, & How to Visit

FlÃ¥m feels like a place straight out of a Scandinavian fairytale. Tucked away deep in the dramatic Aurlandsfjord and surrounded by serrated, snow-dusted mountains, this tiny village was the final official stop on our 12-day winter Norway trip—a journey that took us from Oslo to the Arctic and back again. By the time Tim and I arrived with our friends, …

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One Day in Bergen, Norway: The Perfect Itinerary & Best Things to Do

After nearly a week exploring Norway—from the snow-covered Arctic landscapes of Kirkenes and Rotsund to chasing the Northern Lights near Tromsø—my boyfriend Tim and I, along with our friends, Allison and Ryan, made our way south to the colorful, coastal city of Bergen. Hidden between seven mountains on Norway’s southwestern coast, this storybook port city is filled with charming wooden …

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3-Day Tromsø Winter Itinerary: Top Things to Do + Northern Lights Guide

Dreaming of snow-covered mountains, cozy Arctic cafés, and shimmering green skies? Then Tromsø, Norway, might just steal your heart. Located 217 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights—and it’s packed with unforgettable winter activities like dog sledding, reindeer feeding, fjord cruising, and soaking in floating saunas. …

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Two Days at Big Bend National Park in Texas

Big Bend National Park is located along the Mexico-United States (U.S.) border in southwest Texas. It’s named after a prominent bend in the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River, which defines the park’s boundary for 118 miles. The park encompasses the largest protected area of the Chihuahuan Desert, one of North America’s four major deserts, and is the only national …

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