We love Christmas markets – and cheap trips. Usually combining the two to arrange a cheap … Cheap Christmas Market Trip 2023Read more
Random Island Princess Observations
Built in 2002, Island Princess is one of the oldest ships in the Princess Cruises fleet. … Random Island Princess ObservationsRead more
Uphill in Alesund
This is our second visit to Ålesund this year but we are a little better prepared … Uphill in AlesundRead more
Gravelly Gravdal
Our penultimate stop on our Northern Lights chase is Gravdal, a small town in the Lofoten … Gravelly GravdalRead more
Alta – Part II
After another lazy breakfast in the cabin we finally decide that we really should go ashore … Alta – Part IIRead more
Uninspired by Alta
This morning we arrived in the tiny town of Alta, less than 100 miles from the … Uninspired by AltaRead more
Trolling in Tromso
Because of Linda’s mobility issues, we haven’t really planned a lot for our stop in Tromso. … Trolling in TromsoRead more
Into the Arctic Circle
Around 5:15 this morning, we crossed the Arctic Circle. The drop in air temperature evidence that … Into the Arctic CircleRead more
Take it easy in Trondheim. Ish.
After a fairly rough night, we dock in Tronheim where it is very wet and windy. … Take it easy in Trondheim. Ish.Read more
Stavanger off, man down
Today is notable for two reasons. First, our stop in Stavanger has been cancelled due to … Stavanger off, man downRead more
