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Things to Remember in Iceland
It may have a really troubled economy nowadays, but Iceland continues to draw curiosity. Beyond the "ice" and Björk, Iceland has a lot to offer for travelers from around the world.The land is literally not made of iceDespite the name, only 10% of Iceland is covered with glaciers. First-time visitors would be surprised how mild its climate is, not to mention its many geot... [Read More]
Things to Remember in Iceland
It may have a really troubled economy nowadays, but Iceland continues to draw curiosity. Beyond the "ice" and Björk, Iceland has a lot to offer for travelers from around the world.The land is literally not made of iceDespite the name, only 10% of Iceland is covered with glaciers. First-time visitors would be surprised how mild its climate is, not to mention its many geot... [Read More]
Scenes in Downtown Bergen
Since its foundation in 1070 AD, Bergen has evolved into one of Norway's most important cities. This country's second largest capital even became the administrative capital during the early 1200, so it is not surprising why Bergen has been a commercial and tourist hotspot for many European travelers.Bergen has a number of attractions, but even the locals would tell you that in order to get i... [Read More]
Scenes in Downtown Bergen
Since its foundation in 1070 AD, Bergen has evolved into one of Norway's most important cities. This country's second largest capital even became the administrative capital during the early 1200, so it is not surprising why Bergen has been a commercial and tourist hotspot for many European travelers.Bergen has a number of attractions, but even the locals would tell you that in order to get i... [Read More]
The Russian Town of Barentsburg Norway
Although the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard is administered by the Norwegian government, an international treaty declared that any other country has absolute equality in exploiting the area's mineral resources. Russia has taken this opportunity and has established a settlement in the 1930s. Nowadays, Barentsburg is the second largest town in Svalbard with about 400 inhabitants who are a... [Read More]
Longyearbyen, Norway
Who would have thought that a settlement of coal miners in the Arctic can be a base of tourism? Longyearbyen, the "only" town in the archipelago of Svalbard, still bears its coal-mining roots. Although large-scale coal mines have long been gone, the roadsides and mountainsides are still littered with mines and their equipment. However, tourism is slowly becoming the tow... [Read More]
Svalbard, Norway: The World’s Northernmost Tourist Haven
If you are one of those rare travelers who are willing to go to the edges of the earth just to discover places that few tourists have dared to trek, consider traveling north...way north. At the northernmost tip of Europe is a collection of islands (technically) governed by Norway where one can experience life in the Arctic. Svalbard is one of the most spectacular places imaginable, having a ... [Read More]
The Russian Town of Barentsburg Norway
Although the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard is administered by the Norwegian government, an international treaty declared that any other country has absolute equality in exploiting the area's mineral resources. Russia has taken this opportunity and has established a settlement in the 1930s. Nowadays, Barentsburg is the second largest town in Svalbard with about 400 inhabitants who are a... [Read More]
Longyearbyen, Norway
Who would have thought that a settlement of coal miners in the Arctic can be a base of tourism? Longyearbyen, the "only" town in the archipelago of Svalbard, still bears its coal-mining roots. Although large-scale coal mines have long been gone, the roadsides and mountainsides are still littered with mines and their equipment. However, tourism is slowly becoming the tow... [Read More]
Svalbard, Norway: The World’s Northernmost Tourist Haven
If you are one of those rare travelers who are willing to go to the edges of the earth just to discover places that few tourists have dared to trek, consider traveling north...way north. At the northernmost tip of Europe is a collection of islands (technically) governed by Norway where one can experience life in the Arctic. Svalbard is one of the most spectacular places imaginable, having a ... [Read More]