Norway Archives - Rachel's Ruminations https://rachelsruminations.com/category/travel/europe-travel/nordics/norway/ Taking the road less traveled Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:08:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 What is the best time of year for a Norway coastal cruise? https://rachelsruminations.com/norway-coastal-cruise-best-time-of-year/ https://rachelsruminations.com/norway-coastal-cruise-best-time-of-year/#respond Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:01:41 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=87487 Trying to decide when to take your Norway coastal cruise? Here are some things to think about, based on my winter and summer experiences.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/havila-vs-hurtigruten/feed/ 0 Havila Voyages cruise review: An eco-friendly coastal Norway journey https://rachelsruminations.com/havila-voyages-cruise-review/ https://rachelsruminations.com/havila-voyages-cruise-review/#comments Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:05:02 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=87169 A detailed description and review of a Havila Voyages cruise on the traditional mail route along the coast of Norway.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/havila-voyages-cruise-review/feed/ 2 One day in Oslo itinerary: All the highlights https://rachelsruminations.com/one-day-in-oslo-itinerary/ https://rachelsruminations.com/one-day-in-oslo-itinerary/#respond Fri, 20 Oct 2023 18:48:14 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=83264 This itinerary for one day in Oslo, Norway, includes all the sightseeing highlights, grouped by location to help you choose which to see.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/one-day-in-oslo-itinerary/feed/ 0 The Polar Museum, Tromso, Norway https://rachelsruminations.com/the-polar-museum-tromso-norway/ https://rachelsruminations.com/the-polar-museum-tromso-norway/#respond Sun, 28 Jun 2020 12:14:39 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=15057 The picturesque harbor town of Tromso (spelled Tromsø in Norwegian), lies more than 300 kilometers / 200 miles above the Arctic Circle. It has a history of serving as a jumping-off point for varous polar activities like trapping, hunting and fishing, as well as polar exploration. Nowadays, it is home to a fascinating little place...

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