Rogaland Ølfestival 2026, Stavanger, Norway
Rogaland Ølfestival brings homebrewers and beer fans together in Stavanger for one packed tasting session. Taking place on 25 April 2026 (16:00–22:00) at Rubbhallen Stavanger Forum, the event is organised…
19 Magical Nordic / Scandinavian Christmas Markets to Visit in 2025
From the snowy streets of Stockholm to the twinkling lights of Copenhagen and the icy magic of Iceland, the Scandinavian Christmas Markets are among the most enchanting in Europe. Blending…
Stavanger Christmas Market (Byparken) 2025, Norway
Stavanger’s city park becomes a winter village in winter with stalls, concerts and horse‑and‑carriage rides beside the cathedral and harbour for Stavanger Christmas Market Norway…
Trondheim Christmas Market (Julemarkedet) 2025, Trondheim, Norway
One of Norway’s most atmospheric markets, Trondheim’s Julemarkedet sets up camp on Torvet from 3rd to 21st December 2025. Expect around 80 exhibitors, roaring fire pits, a giant lavvo, and…
Bergen Christmas Market 2025, Bergen, Norway
Bergen’s Christmas Market wraps around the city lake at Festplassen from 21st November to 22nd December 2025. Wooden huts, an illuminated Ferris wheel and plenty of food stalls create a…
Jul i Vinterland 2025 is Oslo’s Magical Christmas Market at Spikersuppa
Jul i Vinterland: Oslo’s Magical Christmas Market at Spikersuppa Jul i Vinterland is one of the most popular Christmas markets in Norway, transforming Oslo’s Spikersuppa into a festive village of…
Barrier-Free Bergen and Beyond: Accessible Norwegian Adventure
Debbie North flies North to sample the delights of Bergen for a Accessible Norwegian Adventure Bergen, Norway’s second-largest city, has long been known as the ‘Gateway to the Fjords,’ often…
Coolcations: Beat the Heat with These Summer Getaways
Summer is synonymous with sun, sand and soaring temperatures, but with the increasing effects of climate change for many travellers, the heat can be overwhelming. That’s where coolcations come in…
Tromsø Norway: Reindeer and Northern Lights
Mark Bibby Jackson concludes his trip through Norway from Bergen to Fjærland in the city of Tromsø in the Arctic Circle where he follows the Northern Lights, watches a reindeer…
Fjærland Fjord Norway and a Ride on the Flåm Railway
On his journey through Norway from Bergen to Tromsø, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers an unexpected pleasure in Fjærland, Fjord Norway, and rides the Flåm Railway. Sometimes it is the unexpected…
11 Most Scenic Railway Journeys in the World
Train travel has always been an exciting and captivating way to explore new places, especially when it comes to scenic railway journeys. There’s something magical about sitting back and watching…
Bergen Norway Things to Do in Winter
Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the vast array of things to do in Bergen Norway during winter, from its great gastronomy to rich culture and trolls! It is not very often…
Fjord Norway: Home of the World’s Best Seafood
Fjord Norway seafood is world-class. Its wonderful winter flavours will elevate your trip to Norway. Discovering it is also a great way to explore the nature and culture of Norway…
Starting a Slow Adventure Movement
Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Sara Mair Bellshaw, Managing Director, Slow Adventure about the movement that is regenerating the tourism industry slowly. MJ: When and how did slow adventure come…
Svart: the Future of Hotels
Climate-Friendly Travel Writer, Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Ivaylo Lefterov, Development Director of Svart Norway, a hotel concept that is set to revolutionise the global sustainable hotel industry. Quite simply…
3 Daydream Destinations for a Unique Holiday Experience
It goes without saying that our travel options are unfortunately limited right now. While it’s not the ideal time to be planning your unique holiday experience, there’s nothing to stop…
Two Men and an Unsinkable Solar Boat
Two British architects talk to Travel Beginsat 40 about their 3,000 mile trek into the Norwegian Arctic and the unsinkable solar boat that will take them there. It’s not…
Land of the Midnight Sun
Sick of tropical heat, Mark Bibby Jackson sets off to the Arctic Circle, only to discover there is no escape from the light in the land of the midnight sun…
