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My hike to Preikestolen is my favourite memory as the Preikestolen revealed itself at the end of a challenging climb. The view opened up over the Lysefjord in a way that felt completely unreal, making every step worth it.

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Tallinn is one of the most underrated cities in Europe, though it is finally beginning to get the recognition it deserves. The timeless charm of the Old Town is captivating and Kadriorg Park is definitely not something to miss - especially in Autumn when the colours of the leaves ignite.

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I travelled to Russell Glacier in Greenland in an old WWII vehicle from Kangerlussaq bumping across the Arctic tundra all the way out to the ice cap and the glacier.

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Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

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Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

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Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

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End-of-August dip in the Greenland Sea, at the edge of the world in Svalbard, one of those places most people don’t stumble upon, high up in the Arctic between mainland Norway and the North Pole. Part of 50 Degrees North’s Magic of the Arctic, and easily one of my favourite travel memories: steaming from the warmth of the Isfjord Radio sauna straight into icy waters… with a polar bear guard on shore, just to keep things interesting 😄

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Mt Prest in Aurland, Norway is one of the most spectacular hikes I have done in Europe. A decent climb takes you above the Aurlandfjord with views in both directions. Well worth the effort!

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Following leafy paths to one of Tartu’s many quietly impressive corners

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Tartu does things its own way -Estonia’s intellectual capital with rich culture, big ideas and a food scene worth slowing down for. Understated, authentic and full of character.

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Tallinn & Island Heritage Escape - Saaremaa

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Estonia’s spa capital, Saaremaa blends medieval castles, sea air and quietly good food. Relaxed, grounded and effortlessly charming.

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Iceland has no shortage of impressive waterfalls, but Seljalandsfoss has always stood out to me as an absolute must‑visit. There are few waterfalls of this size where you can actually walk behind the cascading water, making the experience truly memorable. It’s an easy day trip from Reykjavík along the South Coast, or you can visit it as part of our 'Best of Iceland' self‑drive itinerary, like I did.

Hot tip: choose your footwear wisely — you will get wet!

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Cold, wild and completely worth it! Kirkenes delivers SnowHotel, dramatic WWII history, Huskies, King Crab safaris and epic Arctic scenery. One of those places that feels like a real adventure.

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Visit at the ICEHOTEL part of the tour was pure magic; sleeping among ice art, crisp arctic air and that quiet thrill of doing something completely different. Cold, beautiful and memorable.

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Kilpisjärvi is Lapland at its most dramatic with wide‑open fells, crisp Arctic air and scenery that makes you stop mid‑sentence. Remote, powerful and quietly unforgettable.

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Standing on top of Levi fjell after the polar night, watching sunrise and sunset blur into one. One of those authentic Lapland moments that feels almost unreal.

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King crab, cold air and big northern views 

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Alta feels like everyday Arctic life -wide landscapes, Northern Lighs and King Crab pulled straight from cold northern waters. Honest, unpolished & magical

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Iceland was a truly magical place of amazing scenery and unique landscapes that felt like we were on another planet.

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Getting drenched in front of Skogafoss. Iceland has waterfalls everywhere, and Skogafoss was one of the bigger ones with access right to the water's edge, depending on how wet you wanted to get!

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Litløy Fyr - Littleisland Lighthouse, Litløya, Bø i Vesterålen

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Litløy Fyr - Littleisland Lighthouse, Litløya, Bø i Vesterålen

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Litløy Fyr - Littleisland Lighthouse, Litløya, Bø i Vesterålen

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There was something surreal about standing there knowing that, for that moment, we were the only people on the island. No roads, no noise, no distractions... just the wall of the Lofoten islands across the sea. Accessing the place by a small privately owned boat, this remote island feels like a hidden gem where dramatic nature, solitude, and birdlife come together in a special way. Knowing you are there together with the island’s only permanent inhabitant, completely surrounded by the ocean, gives you a sense close to being at the very edge of the world.

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I was lucky to spending a night at historic Bolkesjø Gaard. Welcomed by the owner and host, Anne in her national costume and treated to a memorable dinner made entirely from local farm produce, the experience felt both authentic and timeless. As part of 50 Degrees North’s Heroes of Telemark itinerary, Bolkesjø Gaard is a place that truly stays with you—and is absolutely worth the visit

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Picnic with THE view. Hiking on the southernmost of Suðuroy in the Faroe Islands is an experience of zero crowds besides your chosen companions, and your host from the local family-run cosy lodge with a picnic basket of local goodies! Absolutely loved this experience, on the 50 Degrees North “Local Secrets of the Faroe Islands” tour.

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ABBA Museum, Djurgårdsvägen, Stockholm, Sweden

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ABBA Museum, Djurgårdsvägen, Stockholm, Sweden

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ABBA Museum, Djurgårdsvägen, Stockholm, Sweden

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Some moments just stick, like becoming part of ABBA for a day! Even for a “not such a great ABBA Fan”, the Abba Museum in Stockholm delivered. What a fun, interactive experience, suited for the whole family. And just one of the many great things Stockholm has on offer.

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Copenhagen is known for its design, food and “higgle”, and despite all the attractions just outside of the door, I could have stayed indoors in our hotel for the whole time… Beautiful design, great breakfast, perfect location close to all that the city had on offer.

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Late summer evening in the Tampere region, the kind of a moment that slows your breath and stays with you. And a perfect example of what the Finns do in the summer: head to their cabins, heat up the sauna and enjoy the nature all around. Definitely a travel memory that I keep returning to, when the business of everyday life takes over!

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Sunny autumn day by the Göta Kanal, while traveling slowly through Sweden with the family. Now on the bucket list: the 6-day Göta Kanal Classic Cruise with 50 Degrees North, from Gothenburg to Stockholm!

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In Trondheim, standing in front of Nidaros Cathedral and wondering how somehow the cathedral is both impressive (could have almost landed in Paris!) and completely down to earth at the same time, just like the city itself.

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Family surf holiday in Denmark, of all places! Besides exploring the cute little villages, amazing bakeries and interesting history, the surfing might have been a hit among the youngest of the family....

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Piece of winter magic… While the Northern Lights did not come out to play on this particular night, star and moon gazing out of my own bed were almost such a good! On the 50 Degrees North Arctic Winter Wildlife tour you will hopefully experience both though: northern lights, glass igloo stay, arctic animals at the Wildlife Park and whole lot of more!

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My first experience outside of Oslo city was this incredible bike-packing and hiking trip to Rondane Nasjonalpark (took the train to Otta). Travel tip: we visited at the end of June and the hiking trail peaks were snowy with blowy nights in the tent and frosty mornings. Pack warm!

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An April cross country skiing adventure in the stunning Langsua Nasjonalpark. We skied hut to hut, covering 50km over 3 days. It was a white winter wonderland!

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Imagine the first time you are in Iceland and you see such beautiful colourful mountains and hot springs! Landmannalaugar is a stunning area which is definitely worth a visit! I am so glad I got to see it with my own eyes.

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My favourite spot in all of the Nordics is of course Lillehammer! It has the largest open-air museum in Norway: Maihaugen. What a privilege it is to be able to see a stave church and old Norwegian houses every day. In summer they also have animals and activities.

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Flatbrehytta Parking, Unnamed Road, Fjærland

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Flatbrehytta Parking, Unnamed Road, Fjærland

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Flatbrehytta Parking, Unnamed Road, Fjærland

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This is my all-time favorite hike—you don’t see the glacier at the start, just a relentless, steep climb that has you pouring sweat the entire way.
But after about two hours, you round a corner and suddenly it’s there in full view—a breathtaking glacier that makes every step completely worth it.

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Hiked from Fredvang to this hidden gem with turquoise water and black sand. Ending the day with my first plunge above the Arctic Circle after a hot hike was totally worth it.

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Vilnius, Vilnius City Municipality, Lithuania

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Vilnius, Vilnius City Municipality, Lithuania

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Vilnius, Vilnius City Municipality, Lithuania

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Hot air ballooning in Vilnius was an amazing experience. Just the right amount of excitement! The scenery was stunning and the landing was smooth.

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Camp Adventure, Skovtårnsvej, Ronnede, Denmark

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Camp Adventure, Skovtårnsvej, Ronnede, Denmark

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Camp Adventure, Skovtårnsvej, Ronnede, Denmark

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A nice walk to the top of the Forest Tower. There is also a beautiful wildflower meadow nearby.

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The easiest way to explore Riga is to take a canal cruise that circles the entire city.

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For beach lovers - this is your place in Nordics! Long sandy beaches, beautiful old villas by the sea and only half an hour away from Riga.

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Kerid Crater was an easy stop during our Golden Circle Drive - not overly touristy in June! You had to pay an entrance fee and then you could simply wander around and admire the vivid red volcanic rock and gorgeous turquoise blue lake.

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What could be better than enjoying summer in Turku? Hop to a waterbus and it'll take you to Ruissalon Telakka, where you can not only enjoy seaviews, but also enjoy the best pizza during the summer!

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Longyearbyen is a surreal Arctic outpost where modern Scandinavian comfort meets a rugged frontier lifestyle, offering a world of 24-hour daylight or darkness, roaming polar bears, and vast glacial landscapes.

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Quiet beach day in Finland - only 20 minutes drive from Pori to one of the longest beaches in Finland. During early summer you can have it (almost) all to yourself )(like I did - was max. 10 other people, but the beach is approx. 3km long so you have places to hide and enjoy the beach like a proper Finn - in peace. :-) )

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I used to study in Pori and as most of my mother's side of the family still lives there, I occasionally get to spend nostalgic summer days in the city. Usually Pori is a quite quiet town, but during summer and especially during Pori Jazz-festival in July, the whole city wakes up and hotels get fully booked months in advance. My best memories from Pori are over the festival season, while having a picnic at the park/beach ("Kirjurinluoto") with my friends until the sunset, festival music blasting as a background sound.

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Fridheimar and tomato soup stole my heart after full day of driving the Golden Circle - we didn't go for the buffet (didn't realize we need a reservation, yes this is how travel agents learn their lessons), simply walked in and ordered cup of soup from the bar side. Their tomato beer was also tomato-licious!

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Summer days in Turku - outdoor markets, enjoying drinks & food alongside the River Aura, admiring the sunsets and enjoying the vivid architecture. Plus occasionally you may see people dressing up when locals host their celebrational events at the city center, such as doctoral parties, weddings etc. Then you feel like you are suddenly in Paris and that's the reason why we have the saying "Varför Paris, vi har ju Åbo?" meaning "Why Paris, we have Turku".

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Favourite activity? Enjoying national parks in peace.

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Mathildedal charmed me with cute cafes, restaurants and artisan shops. Just missed the national park experience, so need to go back!

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Made it all the way to the top of Eyjafjallajökull on a beautiful sunny day in March 2025. Many 4 wheeled drive vehicles were stuck but our snowmobiles were the elite transportation mode.

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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland, Norðurljósavegur, Grindavik, Iceland

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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland, Norðurljósavegur, Grindavik, Iceland

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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland, Norðurljósavegur, Grindavik, Iceland

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You come away feeling 20 years younger. Of course it is my favourite spot :)

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Lofoten Islands Kayaking with Reine Rorbuer. Hits differently when you are surrounded by Lofoten Islands dramatic mountain peaks.

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RIB Eagle Safari with XXLofoten in Svolvær, Lofoten. Surrounded by Eagles in their natural habitat is one of the most breathtaking experiences. There were over 50 Eagles on the same islet.

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Goðafoss in North Iceland, just 30 minutes from Akureyri along the Ring Road. I’ve ticked off Gullfoss and Seljalandsfoss… but this one quietly came in and took first place.

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During our Lapland Christmas Magic tour (which I have done countless times), we drive an hour into the wilderness to visit Sami and Marjut, reindeer herders whose family has worked this land for generations - back to the 1500s and even further. It's a long way to go, but it's incredibly special and I wouldn't change it.

This is a photo of Sami, taken without him realising. He'd just finished a reindeer sledding session with our guests and was quietly saying thank you to Kiri, one of his 250 reindeer. This moment reminds me why we do things the way we do.

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Newsletter banner - Akaslompolo reindeer farm moment 1

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Nivunki Village, Nivungintie, Muonio, Finland

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Nivunki Village, Nivungintie, Muonio, Finland

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Nivunki Village, Nivungintie, Muonio, Finland

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My daughter, son-in-law and myself went on an amazing adventure in Nivunki Village, arranged by 50 Degrees North. We snowmobiled at Midnight, dog and reindeer sledded, cross country skied and were invited to learn about the indigenous Sami people by a 5th generation shaman. We become one with the Lapland region that week and came to love it and understand its importance. The traditions are deep rooted and so special. The whole trip was incredible and we would like to go back in the summer.

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Being at Ivalo, Finland was espectacular, beautiful place, with espectacular people making your time special. I had the opportunity to see the northern lights 3 nights. The place to stay 50 Degrees north book for me, was awesome each activity was taken care and I will go back again. Thanks guys!

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Tallin is a little town worth it to be at, and walk, corners are full of history, and legends, people are helpfull, I had the opportunity to enjoy the christmas market, it was spectacular, the guide 50 Degrees north provided took me to places non-touristy, and well crafts are a must seen.

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Our whole family stayed at Ranua as part of the wonderful Christmas winter we had which was planed by 50 degrees nordic. All staff accomodation simply gave us the memory if lifetime. Thank you so so so very much.

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My husband is a professional plein air artist and I spent an afternoon reading by the waterfall as he painted the scene. Forever in my memories.

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From my 50 Degrees North, Northern Lights trip in March 2023. This image was taken on our final night in Finland before continuing on to Norway. We hadn’t seen the aurora yet, and with a snowstorm overhead and less than a 1% chance on the forecast, I had accepted that it simply wasn’t meant to be.

Our guide led us through the heavy snowfall to a beautiful river so we could at least enjoy some night photography. As I was photographing the scene, he said, “Turn around.” When I did, the entire sky was lit up turquoise. The clouds had parted, and despite the minuscule odds, we got to see the lights for almost an hour.

This was one of the most special moments of my life and something I will cherish forever.

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First time ever dogsledding! Couldn't have asked for a better experience gliding through the forest with fresh snow falling all around us.

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Wood Hotel Bodø, Fjellveien, Bodø, Norway

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Wood Hotel Bodø, Fjellveien, Bodø, Norway

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Wood Hotel Bodø, Fjellveien, Bodø, Norway

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Lucky night in Bodø!

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Trying the famous hot dogs

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Finding some fresh powder on Levi Ski Resort

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Golden Crown Iglu, Harjatie, Kittilä, Finland

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Golden Crown Iglu, Harjatie, Kittilä, Finland

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Golden Crown Iglu, Harjatie, Kittilä, Finland

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Loving the Kota vibes for an early morning coffee!

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I grew up watching the Eurovision song contest with my family and in 2024 it was hosted in Sweden - an opportunity not to be missed. Watching 37 European countries sing their hearts out and being surrounded by crazy fans from all over the world was an experience I will never forget!

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Hornelen, Europe's highest sea cliff, a challenging hike for myself and my husband on our first trip to Norway but absolutely worth it for the incredible views of the fjords, islands and surrounding mountains (plus the bragging rights!)

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Akaslompolo Christmas Memory 2019: Proof that Santa's Elves really do exist. It's a secret (so don't tell anyone) but her day job is CEO of 50 Degrees North. Seen here in rare sighting delivering goodies on the trip that changed our lives forever.

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Some trips are about the places you visit. Ours was about becoming a family.

On our 50 Degrees North Scenic Fjords of Norway tour, my birth mother, adopted sister, and I took our first trip together—three lives finally coming together in a new way. Along the journey, we grew closer not only to each other, but also to the wonderful group we shared the experience with.

One moment we’ll never forget was at the Sagastad Museum, standing before the Myklebust ship. What started as simple fun turned into something unforgettable as we dressed in Viking gear and fully embraced the experience. Before long, we were helping other visitors join in—laughing, posing, and creating memories together.

Somewhere in that moment—between the history, the laughter, and the shared experience—something shifted. We weren’t just traveling together anymore. We were truly connected.

We left Norway with more than photos. We left as a family.

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An amazing challenge for my 70th birthday, the top of Galdhopiggen, 2469 m, the highest mountain in Norway. Wayne and I have many more memories staying in the fjords and exploring such an inspirational region.

Barb

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Staying at the SnowHotel, venturing out on the ice to catch King Crab and then shown how to cook and eat them. Delicious! A small part of one day in the Chase the Northern Lights tour.

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Bucket list...see a puffin...tick!

This 2 hour detour off the ring road in Iceland's East was 100% worth it. Not only did we see hundreds of puffins but we also saw an Arctic Fox dash across the road and a couple of reindeer ambling along. There were soooo many highlights in our 12 day trip but for me this topped it all.