This is a long read delving into an amazing 14 days exploring Svalbard aboard Aurora Expedition's "Sylvia Earle," including fantastic kayaking excursions and MANY polar bear sightings.
Category: Europe
Out and About in Oslo, Norway
This very long read covers our five days in and around Oslo, the capital of Norway. Highlights included a half-day guided tour, City Hall, world-class museums and a day trip to the Kistefos Sculpture Park and Gallery.
Out and About in Trondheim, Norway
Although we crammed a lot into an evening plus a full day in Trondheim, there was so much more to see and do. Norway's third largest city is on our "we'd like to return" list.
Out and About in Kristiansund, Norway
Highlights from a short visit to Kristainsund, Norway include exploring the harbour and an excursion to the fishing village of Grip. Construction delays meant we weren't able to visit the new Normia cultural center, which looks to be an architectural and cultural landmark.
Norway Road Trip – Bergen to Kristiansund
This long read covers the best and worst of our five day road trip from Bergen to Kristiansund, Norway. We traveled in late June, 2025.