Norway, I love you!

I just finished a 12-day trip to Norway with my wife, and this has been one of the best experiences of my life. The country is so beautiful, and I don’t think I’ll forget it anytime soon.

We spent 4 days in the west and 8 days in the north – and every bit of it was magical.

Highlights:

1. West: We landed in Bergen on the 16th and were lucky to stay with the best Airbnb hosts we could’ve asked for. The next day was May 17th (Norway’s Constitution Day), and they took us to the parade – what an amazing introduction to Norwegian culture! The weather was perfect too.

We then made our way to Flåm and did the fjord cruise. Oh my god, what a beautiful journey. The fjords were breathtaking, and we absolutely loved the peaceful vibe of Flåm. We also visited Voss, Gudvangen, and Strandebarm, saw so many waterfalls along the way and tried to soak in everything we could in that loop.

1. The North: Hands down, the best part of the trip.
   I visited Iceland in 2023 and honestly didn’t think anything could top that. But Northern Norway completely changed my mind.

Our route: Tromsø → Senja → Lofoten (Svolvær + Reine + Å) → Harstad → Tromsø.

Unreal landscapes and spectacular drives.
We did two hikes – Hesten in Senja (with the view of Segla… probably one of the best views of my life), and Reinebringen in Reine (a tough climb but so worth it).

1. Midnight Sun: We timed it perfectly, got to experience the midnight sun! All-day daylight meant we could explore without ever worrying about the sun going down. It was surreal.

2. The People: Everyone we met, whether it was our lovely Airbnb hosts, fellow hikers, grocery store staff, or people at restaurants, so warm. You all made our experience even better.

Attaching a few photos from our trip 😊

All the love to this incredible country. 🇳🇴❤️