How I made it to the North Pole is a roundabout story that goes back more than 2 years. Ever since my first failed Antarctic expedition when Prince Harry prevented me from reaching the South Pole and when I finally made it to the South Pole I knew I was going to go to the […]
Svolvaer and the Troll Fjord, Norway
August 4, 2015 by 5 Comments
One of the better days of my recent cruise onboard the Azamara Quest was to Svolvaer and the Troll Fjord in the same day. I had been looking forward to checking out the Lofoten Islands or the Lofoten Archipelago and the natural beauty was undeniable. While I wouldn’t say that Svolvaer is amongst my favorite […]
Why Geiranger is the Best Fjord in Norway
July 29, 2015 by 11 Comments
I had long heard tales about Geiranger and Geirangerfjord. I had heard of its beauty and amazing landscapes. It was said that it was the best of the fjords. I haven’t seen all of the fjords in Norway but I’ve seen a lot of them and all of the supposed top fjords. With that said, […]
Flam is More Than a Railway
July 27, 2015 by 2 Comments
If you’ve heard of or been to Flam, Norway then it’s probably because of the railway or as part of the well-trodden Norway in a Nutshell tour that is so popular out of Bergen. I had previously done that tour twice and hence did the Flam Railway twice as well without ever taking the time […]
Bergen, Norway is Simply a Nice Place
July 24, 2015 by 14 Comments
Bergen, Norway is the gateway to the fjords and probably the most beautiful city in Norway. It rains some 250 days a year and is very expensive. The people are nice, the food is good and there’s a lot to see and do. There’s nothing stressful or outlandish about Bergen itself at all. So after […]
My Weather Channel Segment
September 29, 2014 by 7 Comments
Yesterday I did a live Weather Channel segment via Skype from my hotel room in Providence, Rhode Island. The Weather Channel segment hatched from a post I did a few weeks ago called Top 5 Cold Weather Destinations as a Kensington Tours Explorer in Residence. I mentioned Alberta, the Western Canadian province featuring Calgary, Banff […]
Top 5 Cold Weather Getaways
August 20, 2014 by 2 Comments
Are you starting to get that itch for cold weather? Are you tiring of the dog days of August? Are you dreaming of that skiing or mountain getaway this winter? While I fully admit that I don’t love the cold and I love summer, I do hanker for the sight of snow covered mountains in […]
Hiking Preikestolen, Norway
June 14, 2012 by 27 Comments
Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock is one of the most famous hikes and lookouts in the world. The view atop Preikestolen has been named the worlds best by several notable travel publications. Take my word for it, the views are amazing but that’s not half the story of Pulpit Rock; first you’ve got to get up […]
Hike to Kjerag, Norway
June 13, 2012 by 29 Comments
Some of the worlds greatest hikes are located in Norway. The towering cliffs and mountains overlook the scintillating fjords below. The views at the top of these cliffs are priceless and rank amongst the worlds best. I personally have hiked several and my favorite by far is Kjerag, the home of Kjeragbolten. Kjerag is a […]
