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Norway’s Lofoten Islands

Dan Purdy — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 04:22:19 +0000

This story is an excerpt from Dan Purdy’s recent book The Nomadic Notebook – Norway. After taking a leave of absence from his career as an aerospace engineer, Dan volunteered at a remote island lodge in Nordskot, Norway. Once there, he joined forces with his host – the powerfully built Jesper – as they worked to grow the fledgling lodge business. But partway through this experience, Dan had the opportunity to visit one of Norway’s most beautiful regions, the Lofoten Islands…

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Hiking in Norway: Everything You Need to Know

Best Draft LLC — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:48:12 +0000

Norway is a fascinating country known for its majestic mountain peaks and iconic fjords. It’s made up of dense forests, glistening mountain lakes, and expansive fields of wildflowers. A visit here is sure to leave you feeling humbled by the enormity of the landscape! Although small (population: 5 million), Norway is beloved by hikers from all over the world. Why? Well, the photos speak for themselves. But if you want more of a reason, it’s because Norway is one of the most stunning landscapes. It features incredible hiking trails that weave through vast and diverse ecosystems. Norway has over 29,000 km of coastline — and over 26,500 km of that comes from the complex puzzle of fjords (over 1200 of them!) cutting into the mainland.

In addition to the vast wilderness, Norway is a country with a rich history, unique culture, and exciting folklore and legends. Small, picturesque villages dot the Norwegian landscape. You may see coastal fishermen’s cabins painted red, yellow, or white. Or, keep your eyes open for tiny brown cottages with flower-covered roofs that blend into the mountain landscape so seamlessly you almost can’t find them.

When you put all this together, you have a fascinating land in the “Home of the Giants” which is just begging to be explored. Allow the timeless hamlets to take you back to when Viking ships commanded the high seas. Picture yourself as an intrepid explorer, venturing out into the unknown. You’re sure to feel awestruck by all that Norway has to offer with a Wildland Trekking trip!

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Top Norway Hiking Trails

Clay Abney — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:14:36 +0000

After a year of pandemic-induced shutdowns, most of us are ready to dust off that passport, pack a bag, and find some distant locale to explore. Cities and resorts may be seeing a surge of activity from people looking to get back to some normalcy, but many travelers are now seeking off-the-beaten-path adventures. Hiking vacations allow people to socially distance themselves from others while enjoying the best that nature has to offer.

And one of the best travel destinations for hiking and trekking? Norway. It is arguably one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with mesmerizing fjords, legendary Viking haunts, and strikingly beautiful landscapes contributing to its allure. This Nordic country consistently ranks in the top ten for happiest countries around the globe. And though hiking likely isn’t part of the criteria for that decision, perhaps it should be. This rugged country, shaped and transformed over millennia from ice age activity, contains some of the most scenic vistas in the world —many only visible when hiking.

For many of us, we travel to experience the “best of” during our short visits abroad. So, through no small feat, we have narrowed down the seemingly endless list of destinations in this Scandinavian wonderland and compiled six of our top Norway hiking trails.

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