Every now and then, I think about how our world is getting smaller. We can travel greater distances more quickly than ever before, putting more of our planet in reach. Meanwhile, we carry smaller and smaller devices to contain the…
YNWA in Arctic Norway, Sami Style
Football is a big deal almost everywhere in the world (that’s the “no hands, kick the round ball” sport, Americans), and Liverpool needs no introduction to anyone other than someone who doesn’t follow the sport. Similarly, unless you are on…
Discovering Norway’s Arctic Secrets
Everybody that comes to the Norwegian arctic makes their own memories, their own story. Sometimes, the stories of discovering the arctic are long and complex, like, “I moved here several years ago” or “I came to study at the university…
Winter is… on the way
You know, for most of my adult life I’ve been able to say “Winter is coming” without shame, but suddenly it has become a terrible cliche. Thanks for nothing, George R. R. Martin. Anyway, winter is coming. I know, it’s…
Kom Mai
«Kom, mai, du skjønne milde» heter det i en kjent barnesang. For oss her i Alta så stemmer vel dette på flere måter i år. Vi har hatt et fantastisk flott vårvær og shortsen og t-skjorten er for lengst funnet…
Everyday Arctic Life in Alta
Less than a hundred years ago, movie theater newsreels provided one of the only practical ways people could peer into the everyday life (real or imagined) of other countries. Fifty years ago, television was common but we still needed National…
The Ancient Ruins of Sorrisniva
The Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel is a big attraction here in Alta every year. Thousands of people come from around the world to see it and walk through its magical halls. Many of them stay the night in the cold-yet-cozy rooms…
Sunset in Alta
I came across another magic moment in Alta while poking around on YouTube today. Photographer Yigit Yuksel took this delightful video of a sunset in Alta, down at the water’s edge. By the looks of it, it was taken not…
4-star Experiences in Alta
Every now and then, we’re asked to build an itinerary for clients coming into northern Norway, and the travel agent or tour operator tells us, “These are very high end clients and they require 4-star accommodation”, or 4-star meals, or…
Aurora Hunting, Crash-and-Burn Edition
The aurora borealis – the northern lights – is a very popular topic in the area. After all, Alta is “The City of the Northern Lights”, so it’s no surprise that people would be coming here for a chance to…