Tromsø and the Island of Kvaløya

Last Updated: July 18, 2012

Located 350 kilometers inside the Arctic Circle along Norway’s rugged northern coastline, Tromsø is a small city surrounded by vast wilderness. With 65,000 residents, Tromsø is small by most standards but...

Finnmark: Norway's Far North

Last Updated: July 17, 2012

Finnmark is vast and barren country—it's the coldest and least populated region in Norway. The Finnmarksvidda Plateau dominates the interior, while the coastal areas on the Barents Sea...

Getting to Nordkapp (North Cape)

Last Updated: July 17, 2012

Nordkapp (The North Cape)

Last Updated: July 16, 2012

Nordkapp, also known as the North Cape, is one of Norway’s most spectacular natural settings. Located at the tip of the remote Finnmark Region, which borders Finland and Russia, the cliffs at the point tower...

Where to Stay in Te Anau

Last Updated: July 15, 2012

Where to Stay in Abel Tasman

Last Updated: July 14, 2012

Best of New Zealand

Last Updated: July 12, 2012

How to Get to the Lofoten Islands

Last Updated: July 12, 2012

Bodø is the main point of departure for the ferry to the Lofoten Islands. Taking the ferry saves significant time compared to driving and the port of arrival at Moskenes is less than 10 kilometers west of Reine.​..

Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound?

Last Updated: July 10, 2012

In comparing Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound, start with the premise that both are spectacular. The experience, however, does differ significantly and it's worth doing your research...

Paia: Maui's Hidden Gem

Last Updated: July 9, 2012

For those seeking Maui off the beaten path, the former sugar plantation town of Paia (pronounced pie-EE-ah) offers a taste of Maui as it used to be. Situated on the north shore...

Road to Hana, Maui

Last Updated: July 9, 2012

The Road to Hana—the 50-plus mile stretch of highway hugging Maui’s luxuriant northeastern coastline—is a full day adventure in itself....

Gear Up For Summer Photo Contest Winners

Last Updated: May 23, 2012

Congratulations to the three winners of our Gear Up For Summer photo contest...