260 hours in Norway Part 3: Svolvær to Tromsø
Svolvær-Tromsø by ship The Hurtigruten wasn’t just any ship. From far, the horizontal chain of yellow lights on the top deck made it seem like a cruise ship with a fairground on board. The MS Nordnorge Hurtigruten was our home for the night, one that sailed from Svolvær to Tromsø, stopping at Stokmarknes, Sortland, Risoyhamn, Harstad and […]
260 hours in Norway Part 2: Svolvær, Lofoten Island
When we crossed the Norwegian sea on a 30-seater Wideroe aircraft to Svolvær, I was sure I spotted the dark fin of an orca swimming in the sea. Landing after a 20-minute journey, a short taxi ride took us to Svinoya Rorbuer, a rorbu resort located on an idyllic waterfront, fringed by the mountains. Upon opening […]