Northern Europe flips the script from the Mediterranean’s old towns and cathedrals — here it’s raw nature and history of a different, quieter kind. This section covers our Baltic ports, from Tallinn’s medieval Old Town to a gelato shop that has no business being that good in Sweden, our four days chasing waterfalls, lava fields, and fermented shark across Iceland, and our sail through Norway’s fjords, where the scenery did most of the talking.
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Grundarfjörður: Into the Wild Heart of Snæfellsnes
Our second Iceland port, Grundarfjörður — Djúpalónssandur’s black pearl beach, Arnarstapi’s sea cliffs, and Snæfellsnes National Park.
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A Stroll Through Reykjavík
Our first stop in Iceland — Reykjavík’s Harpa Opera House, Hallgrímskirkja Church, and a walk through the city before our food tour.
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The Food Scene in Reykjavík: A Walking Food Tour with Wake Up Reykjavik
Our Reykjavík food tour with Wake Up Reykjavik — lamb, fish, the famous hot dog, fermented shark, and a rhubarb dessert finale.
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At sea near Iceland
Mother Nature treats us with a surprise showing of the Northern Lights off the Southern Coast of Iceland.
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Norway Fjords Cruise Ports Roundup: Bergen, Ålesund, Geiranger, Olden & Stavanger
A port-by-port guide to our five Norwegian fjords cruise stops — Bergen, Ålesund, Geiranger, Olden, and Stavanger — hikes, sails, and views.
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Stavanger: A Stroll Through Norway’s Last Port of Call
Our last Norway port day in Stavanger — Breiavatnet lake, and the whitewashed houses and gardens of Old Stavanger.