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Northern Europe Cruise Guide

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Explore the medieval ruins of Lyse Abbey Norway

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-09-19T14:32:14-07:00

Travel to Lyse Abbey Norway through the picturesque countryside of rolling farmlands just south of Bergen. The ruins of the abbey, also [...]

Photos: Discover the largest gingerbread village in the world

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-07-12T12:40:09-07:00

Explore the largest gingerbread village in the world. Christmas in Norway is a magical time of the year and the creation [...]

Explore Dragør one of the best preserved towns in Denmark

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-07-12T13:08:33-07:00

Explore the quaint fishing village of Dragør. It is one of the best preserved towns in Denmark. The short 30-minute trip just [...]

Best 10 Photos – Forth Bridge, the greatest man-made wonder in Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-06-24T19:56:56-07:00

The Forth Bridge is a famous Scottish landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2016, it was voted the greatest man-made wonder [...]

Top 10 things to do on the Isle of Skye, Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-07T16:13:30-07:00

Explore the magical countryside of Isle of Skye, Scotland. Every turn on the narrow one lane roads and trails provides a feast [...]

Visit Alvøen, Norway’s oldest industrial community

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-05T20:09:25-07:00

The Alvøen Hovedbygning museum features one of the oldest industrial communities in Norway. There is plenty to explore at this important historic [...]

Trip planning tools for Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-07-19T10:35:27-07:00

Here is a handy collection of the best trip planning tools for Scotland. Find train, ferry and bus schedules, best driving and [...]

Learn about life on the Isle of Skye

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-07T14:53:58-07:00

A visit to the Isle of Skye Museum of Island Life provides an opportunity to learn about life on the Isle of [...]

Explore the enchanted Fairy Glen, Isle of Skye, Uig Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-06-24T08:48:37-07:00

Discover the enchanted Fairy Glen and its whimsical geological landscape. The Ferry Glen is located in the rolling hillside above Uig, on [...]

Port of Call: Top things to do in Portree, Isle of Skye

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-06T14:16:33-07:00

The colourful town of Portree is the Isle of Skye's largest town. It is a port of call for many cruise ships [...]

Discover the rich history of famous Scottish Royals at Holyrood Palace

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-06T14:25:41-07:00

Discover Holyrood Palace and Its rich history of famous Scottish Royals, like Bonnie Prince Charlie and Mary Queen of Scots. Palace of [...]

Top things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-07T15:10:31-07:00

Discover top things to do in Edinburgh, Athens of the north. A visit to Edinburgh, Scotland makes you want to explore every [...]

Port of Call: Top things to do in Queensferry, Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-07T15:20:52-07:00

Queensferry, Scotland is a port of call for many cruise ships and gateway to Edinburgh about 16 kms away. This charming port [...]

Discover famous authors of Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-06T12:14:23-07:00

Edinburgh became the first designated UNESCO City of Literature in 2004. There are currently a total of 28 cities recognized. This list [...]

Top things to do in historic Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-07T15:43:36-07:00

There are so many things to do in Grassmarket. It is a wonderfully charming area to check out. Some of the oldest [...]

Discover Edinburgh Castle, the most well-known historic site in Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-05-07T15:30:36-07:00

Discover Edinburgh Castle, part of Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage site. It is one of the most well-known historic sites in Scotland. You [...]

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Video: Explore the massive dinosaur exhibit in Houston

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-07-19T10:23:41-07:00

Explore the massive dinosaur exhibit in Houston, Texas. Discovery guide Alexander Ruff takes us on a dinosaur discovery tour of the [...]

Learn about the Roswell UFO incident, the aliens and the conspiracy

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-07-14T10:47:55-07:00

Learn about the alleged July 1947 Roswell UFO incident, the aliens and the conspiracy. What really happened just outside the town [...]

Discover 12 historic Zaanse Schans windmills in Holland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-06-19T09:59:20-07:00

Discover 12 historic Dutch windmills in Holland at Zaanse Schans. This picturesque countryside area of the Netherlands offers a view into the [...]

Architecture

Explore the medieval ruins of Lyse Abbey Norway

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-09-19T14:32:14-07:00

Travel to Lyse Abbey Norway through the picturesque countryside of rolling farmlands just south of Bergen. The ruins of the abbey, also [...]

Port of Call: Explore top things to do in Warnemünde, Germany

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-07-06T19:24:07-07:00

There are many tour options and things to do in Warnemünde. The charming seaside resort has the widest white sandy beach on [...]

Explore Dragør one of the best preserved towns in Denmark

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-07-12T13:08:33-07:00

Explore the quaint fishing village of Dragør. It is one of the best preserved towns in Denmark. The short 30-minute trip just [...]

UNESCO World Heritage Site

BC Travel Guide: 21-day epic road trip Part 2 – Vancouver, Jasper, Banff and Okanagan wine country

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-07-17T12:02:39-07:00

This is part 2 of the Travel BC Guide for a 21-day epic BC road trip from Vancouver to Jasper, Banff and [...]

Best 10 Photos – Forth Bridge, the greatest man-made wonder in Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-06-24T19:56:56-07:00

The Forth Bridge is a famous Scottish landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2016, it was voted the greatest man-made wonder [...]

Top things to do in Helsinki, UNESCO Creative City of Design

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-06-24T07:57:51-07:00

Helsinki is a wonderful city to explore by foot, bike, tram and ferry. Here are the top things to do in Helsinki, [...]

Road Trips

Explore the most scenic Yukon roads in pristine wilderness

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2020-09-26T16:52:56-07:00

Discover the most scenic Yukon roads. The expansive breathtaking wilderness offers many incredible photo opportunities. There is an abundance of wildlife to [...]