The St. Olav's Ways in Norway are the world's northernmost pilgrimage paths and are hikes with a deeper meaning. History lesson It all started back in 1030 AD with king Olav the Holy who walked with his men to the battle of Stiklestad. King Olav fell in the battle and was buried in what is now the Nidaros Cathedral. Already in 1070 people from all over Europe started to do pilgrimages to Nidaros (now Trondheim). The walk has inspired nine … [Read more...]
Be a Better Travel Vlogger and Grow your Audience with these Simple Video Tips
They say that travel video bloggers have the whole world at their fingertips, and with decent video content, they can share that world with everyone at home. Vlogging your travel adventures allows your followers to share your experience with them, every step of the way. Your vlogging content should inspire, educate, and engage your reviewers in equal measures. But do your latest vlogs lack that travel spark? If so, I can help. Read on to find … [Read more...]
A Little Cabin in the Arctic Wilderness: The Journey of a Girl in Pursuit of Happiness in the Northernmost Permanent Settlement on the Planet
October has always been one of Cecilia's favorite months. The sky over Longyearbyen, Norway (78.2232° N, 15.6267° E) is painted in incredible shades of blue. Wisps of thick clouds roll over the awe-inspiring mountains, putting a mysterious veil over the peaks. Her mood is immediately elevated to a new height in this picture-perfect weather. It is the last month of the year she gets to soak up the sun before the two-and-a-half-month polar night … [Read more...]
Unforgettable Campervan Adventure Through Scotland
In the summer months of 2020, we decided to embark on a crazy adventure. But rather than being thousands of miles around the world, this one took place on a friend’s front lawn … we decided to convert our own campervan! In recent years we have been lucky enough to backpack and road trip more than 40 countries all around the world, so adjusting to life in one place had been tough. VERY tough! So we decided we may as well make use of … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Travel by Car
Everyone thinks of different ways when it comes to traveling. What’s your perfect trip: a plane landing in some exotic country? An “all-inclusive” hotel somewhere on the coastline? A skiing tour in the Alps? Those are great. But there is one “but”. All of them are costly. There is an alternative: you can travel by car. “Well, plane traveling is faster” – you might think right away. Yes, it is. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor … [Read more...]
Scafell Pike the Easy Route to Conquer the Mountain for Yourself
If you’ve ever wondered how you can climb Scafell Pike in the Lake District the easy way then this route will guide you along the way. You don’t have to be fearful of this mighty beast of a mountain. Just look at it like making an acquaintance with a new friend. And by the time you reach the summit, you’ll be grinning from ear to ear. Knowing that you made it to the top of England. Where to park for your route up Scafell Pike So let's kick … [Read more...]
An Aurora in born – The Northern Lights baby
On 19 August 2020, at 14:19, baby Aurora Wolteck was born in Dettingen Konstanz on the border between Germany and Switzerland, completely unaware of the Arctic adventure that had unfolded nine months earlier. But let us go back even further, to the day in 2009, when two young people, Nathalie and Benjamin, now 30 and 33 years old, were introduced to each other through a mutual friend while hiking near Lake Constance. It was friendship at … [Read more...]
Fool’s Errand by Jeffrey S. Stephens
Fully contains all the required satisfying ingredients of a mob-inspired mystery - intrigue, mystery, romance, valuables and even some tough guys thrown in for good measure. Follow along as readers are initially introduced to John "Blackie" Rinaldi - a man who lives his life at the edge of organized crime. Six years after a 'car accident' ends his life, his son, the main character in the novel receives a mysterious letter from his father … [Read more...]
Stuart Every – CEO and Founder of Dolphin Creative
I met Stuart Every about two years ago at China House in Georgetown, Penang. He struck me as humble and unassuming, with a naturally calm demeanor. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about street arts industry. At the end of our meet up, I knew in my heart that I needed to interview him one day. Stuart has been a producer for 30 years. Since the age of 18, he has worked across multiple production genres including music, theatre, ballet, … [Read more...]
The Ultimate New Zealand Road Trip
2020 has been about as disastrous a year as you could imagine from a travel perspective. Let’s be honest, even as things gradually start returning to some approximation of normality, the idea of jumping on and off planes is still not the most attractive one right now. Yet in the face of adversity comes opportunity, and one thing that many of us have been able to do this year is to explore different types of travel, perhaps taking a closer look at … [Read more...]
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