Project Gora
When I was planning our Helsinki itinerary, I came across an article about Tallinn, Estonia. It talked about how easy it was to take a day trip there by ferry, and I was immediately intrigued. A quick search showed pictures of cobblestone streets, medieval towers, and colorful buildings, and I knew we had to add […]
Finland was one of those places I never thought I’d have the chance to visit. If you’d asked me ten years ago if I’d want to go there, I’d probably have said yes, but deep down, I never imagined it would actually happen. But sometimes, life surprises us in the best ways. Before I knew […]
I’ve always been a fan of epic train journeys and have taken some pretty memorable ones over the years. So when I stumbled upon the famed Norway in a Nutshell route as I was preparing my Scandinavia itinerary, I knew right away that I had to experience it. Picture this: snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes, deep […]
The beguiling city of Bergen is known as the doorway to the Norwegian fjords. Surrounded by age-old fjords and seven mountains, it could easily take the crown as Norway’s most charming city. I spent a day exploring Bergen as part of my Norway in a Nutshell itinerary and was quickly smitten. This was followed by […]
Like I’ve mentioned many times before, visiting Iceland has been at the top of my bucket list for years. I knew that when I finally made it to the land of fire and ice, I’d want to experience all the must-do activities—especially since I couldn’t be sure when I’d get the chance to return. One […]
Iceland is renowned for its stunning ice caves, making it one of the most unique destinations in the world. During my trip to the Nordics in April 2024, my friends and I knew that an ice cave tour in Iceland was an absolute must. With winter still lingering, we had several ice cave tour options. […]