tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575884146569772022-10-06T19:13:35.692-07:00ShariLuxTravel Sip | Stay | SeeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-86612070557720462802018-04-26T13:52:00.000-07:002018-04-26T13:52:47.347-07:00A Palace fit for Kings - Palace of the Lost City Hotel Review<br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="NL-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: NL-BE; mso-fareast-language: NL-BE; mso-no-proof: yes;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"/> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"/> </v:formulas> <v:path o:extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"/> <o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t"/></v:shapetype><v:shape id="Afbeelding_x0020_1" o:spid="_x0000_i1031" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:451.5pt;height:339pt;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/Shari/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.jpg" o:title="The Lost City Edits (3 of 16)"/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xr6ROvNn7bM/WuI7xOISJAI/AAAAAAAAZXU/ffJ_v-YCHkg-tQRDdwOp0IyuyP9-NW6sgCLcBGAs/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xr6ROvNn7bM/WuI7xOISJAI/AAAAAAAAZXU/ffJ_v-YCHkg-tQRDdwOp0IyuyP9-NW6sgCLcBGAs/s640/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This iconic hotel is part of Sun City, a luxury playground for South Africans and international visitors. At a mere 2 hours’ drive from Johannesburg, this isolated retreat is the perfect place if you are looking for fun, luxury and all kinds of great indoor and outdoor activities. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sun City has 4 hotel options, though there’s only one which really stands out, and that’s The Palace of the Lost City. It is ranked among the Condé Nast top 40 Best Resorts in Africa and it is worth planning a stay if you ever visit South Africa. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Last year marked the 25<sup>th</sup> birthday of the palace and it was the ideal time to finally stay there and experience what the buzz is all about. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iPLokaV1tFg/WuI38Zbp9YI/AAAAAAAAZWs/VykWENiJfTQAi4Xyp2lplprK3EtLawEfQCEwYBhgL/s1600/palace%2Bfountain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1219" data-original-width="1600" height="486" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iPLokaV1tFg/WuI38Zbp9YI/AAAAAAAAZWs/VykWENiJfTQAi4Xyp2lplprK3EtLawEfQCEwYBhgL/s640/palace%2Bfountain.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="NL-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: NL-BE; mso-fareast-language: NL-BE; mso-no-proof: yes;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Afbeelding_x0020_2" o:spid="_x0000_i1030" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:451.5pt;height:344.25pt; visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/Shari/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image003.jpg" o:title="The Lost City Edits (1 of 16)"/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">When driving up the majestic entrance, it gives you somewhat of an idea of what this incredible place has to offer. It deserves to be called a palace, as that is what it looks like, and how it feels when you arrive. The massive entrance brings you straight into one of the highlights of the hotel, as above the reception area, there is a massive dome decorated with all kinds of African themed illustrations. Chairs are upholstered with zebra skin, gold against the walls, palm trees that give you that instant holiday feeling,… Yup, welcome to African opulence. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="NL-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: NL-BE; mso-fareast-language: NL-BE; mso-no-proof: yes;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Afbeelding_x0020_3" o:spid="_x0000_i1029" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:451.5pt;height:339pt; visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/Shari/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.jpg" o:title="The Lost City Edits (2 of 16)"/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2p7EiYgCtLM/WuI38VwXGeI/AAAAAAAAZXA/_Jk0my4rX4wUiPCr5XkQTjnKD5XgPxrCQCEwYBhgL/s1600/palace%2Bceiling.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2p7EiYgCtLM/WuI38VwXGeI/AAAAAAAAZXA/_Jk0my4rX4wUiPCr5XkQTjnKD5XgPxrCQCEwYBhgL/s640/palace%2Bceiling.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal">The hotel has 335 suites, of which 3 are presidential suites. They all have amazing views of the surrounding area, endless amounts of space and a bathroom which is bigger than most New York city flats. All of this makes you forget the real age of the hotel and it’s interior which sometimes could use a touch of TLC. Though still very luxurious and very much 5 star worthy, one can’t ask for more when you are visiting the palace as you are miles away from civilization.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="NL-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: NL-BE; mso-fareast-language: NL-BE; mso-no-proof: yes;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Afbeelding_x0020_4" o:spid="_x0000_i1028" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:393pt; height:589.5pt;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/Shari/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image007.jpg" o:title="The Lost City Edits (8 of 16)"/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K_057PASDyQ/WuI38WJrdTI/AAAAAAAAZXM/ZxvuE4bW62IULNOUaUspswug1T0uIjBEACEwYBhgL/s1600/palace%2Bdining.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K_057PASDyQ/WuI38WJrdTI/AAAAAAAAZXM/ZxvuE4bW62IULNOUaUspswug1T0uIjBEACEwYBhgL/s640/palace%2Bdining.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal">And that is one of its major advantages. There are endless ways to entertain yourself when staying here, as the resort is so remote, it has the advantage to have a massive amount of space available to trans create into a massive playground. There is the famous Pilanesberg National Park bordering the resort, which means you can enjoy a real safari at any time of the day. Rather prefer to ride some quad bikes, go drifting or have fun at the maze? Not a problem. Though a lot of guests of the Palace of the Lost City come over here to enjoy the two golf courses this resort has on offer. One is the Gary Player golf course which hosts some of the world’s best golfers every year as they play the annual Nedbank Golf Challenge which is part of the European Tour. A casino is also available in Sun City, but do you really want to go and play indoors when there is something called “The valley of the waves”?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="NL-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: NL-BE; mso-fareast-language: NL-BE; mso-no-proof: yes;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Afbeelding_x0020_5" o:spid="_x0000_i1027" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:451.5pt;height:300.75pt; visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/Shari/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image009.jpg" o:title="The Lost City Edits (15 of 16)"/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NfpuGyEvNT0/WuI39VlVkII/AAAAAAAAZXE/wfPiwC1oXmYsQDxVy29T4zK4tNTC1DKbACEwYBhgL/s1600/palace%2Bpool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NfpuGyEvNT0/WuI39VlVkII/AAAAAAAAZXE/wfPiwC1oXmYsQDxVy29T4zK4tNTC1DKbACEwYBhgL/s640/palace%2Bpool.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal">This legendary water park is an amazing place where you feel like you are being transported to a tropical island. In the center of it all is the Roaring Lagoon, a 6500 square meter wave pool that generates huge waves every 90 seconds. If that isn’t what you are looking for, you might want to try one of the several water rides and slides, or just sit back and relax in one of the bars and restaurants which are dotted all around the valley. Having the palace in the background sure gives the valley some extra flair.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="NL-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: NL-BE; mso-fareast-language: NL-BE; mso-no-proof: yes;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Afbeelding_x0020_6" o:spid="_x0000_i1026" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:393pt; height:589.5pt;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/Shari/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image011.jpg" o:title="The Lost City Edits (16 of 16)"/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d0mGbztTMAc/WuI39INnhxI/AAAAAAAAZXE/s0285t7-ohAcgOap5owEBTac36Fnig6EACEwYBhgL/s1600/palace%2Boutside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d0mGbztTMAc/WuI39INnhxI/AAAAAAAAZXE/s0285t7-ohAcgOap5owEBTac36Fnig6EACEwYBhgL/s640/palace%2Boutside.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">All in all, this place is amazing and if all of the above mentioned doesn’t convince you, then surely the great restaurants, the super friendly staff or the amazing gardens will. It attracted the rich and famous from all over the world. Michael Jackson was one of the regulars who enjoyed the luxury and uniqueness of the Palace of the Lost City. It is the perfect way to start or end your holiday in Southern Africa. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="NL-BE" style="mso-ansi-language: NL-BE; mso-fareast-language: NL-BE; mso-no-proof: yes;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Afbeelding_x0020_7" o:spid="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:451.5pt;height:300.75pt; visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/Shari/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image013.jpg" o:title="The Lost City Edits (12 of 16)"/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wMEZqe0swLo/WuI396R_OqI/AAAAAAAAZXI/wgwYfX_t9HM1HCXZfIRYAha1QJX2YzqOACEwYBhgL/s1600/palace%2Bview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wMEZqe0swLo/WuI396R_OqI/AAAAAAAAZXI/wgwYfX_t9HM1HCXZfIRYAha1QJX2YzqOACEwYBhgL/s640/palace%2Bview.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p><br /></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p>Review submitted by @</o:p></span><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: nowrap;">kristofeyckmans</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-57204408667994629462018-02-07T14:31:00.001-08:002018-02-08T06:29:37.137-08:00Top credit cards with NO Foreign Transaction Fees<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sMRGwopqVCk/WnxeVi6JTAI/AAAAAAAAX1s/sUL4VSQUDEEfD0O1XMoyGOFybrQjnBcGQCLcBGAs/s1600/Why%2Bdon%2527t%2Bwe%2Bstep%2Boutside_%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="789" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sMRGwopqVCk/WnxeVi6JTAI/AAAAAAAAX1s/sUL4VSQUDEEfD0O1XMoyGOFybrQjnBcGQCLcBGAs/s640/Why%2Bdon%2527t%2Bwe%2Bstep%2Boutside_%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><i>Printed with permission from US News and Report</i><br /><br /><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">When it comes to use outside the U.S., not all credit cards are created equal. Many credit cards carry a surcharge that is levied when cardholders make purchases while traveling abroad. Known as foreign transaction fees, these charges can quickly accumulate for cardholders who travel often, even to the point of canceling out any rewards earned through spending.</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">However, foreign transaction fees are generally becoming less prevalent on today’s credit cards. Regardless of the type of card you are looking for, you can usually find one that meets your needs and also does not charge foreign transaction fees. These cards can help make foreign travel safer, less expensive and more convenient with their associated card perks and benefits.</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">[Check out the <a href="https://creditcards.usnews.com/no-foreign-transaction-fee#best-credit-cards-with-no-foreign-transaction-fee" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #2c7ef0; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;">Best Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees</a>.]</span></div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="related border" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 15px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Related Low Rates and Fees Categories</span></div><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><a href="https://creditcards.usnews.com/balance-transfer" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #2c7ef0; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;">Best Balance Transfer Cards</a><br /><a href="https://creditcards.usnews.com/no-annual-fee" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #2c7ef0; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;">No Annual Fee Credit Cards</a><br /><a href="https://creditcards.usnews.com/low-interest" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #2c7ef0; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;">Low Interest Credit Cards</a></div></div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><h3 class="heading-large toc-target" data-toc-label="Foreign Transaction Fees" id="what-are-foreign-transaction-fees" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 1.5rem !important; font-weight: 500 !important; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">What Are Foreign Transaction Fees?</h3></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Foreign transaction fees, or FX fees, are costs added onto your statement for purchases made outside the U.S that pass through a foreign bank or are made in a foreign currency. This includes online purchases from a seller in a foreign country that are not made in dollars. The fee is calculated as a percentage of the purchase price, usually between 2 and 3 percent.</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">When you make a credit card purchase in a foreign country, your credit network converts the foreign currency to dollars using its exchange rate process. It then charges your bank an FX fee based on that dollar amount, typically 1 percent, to offset that conversion cost and to address the added risk of fraud inherent to international transactions. Your bank passes that FX fee on to you and adds its own fee of 1 to 2 percent.</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Through a process known as dynamic currency conversion, it is possible to be charged in dollars while traveling abroad, but for a variety of reasons, you should always avoid it.</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span data-rte2-sanitize="bold" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Dynamic currency conversion</span></div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">At the point of sale, a foreign merchant may ask if you want to be charged in dollars instead of local currency, so that you have a better idea of what the item you’re purchasing costs. While this dynamic currency conversion may sound like a good idea, it’s best to decline and pay in local currency.</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Also, the fee that merchants tack onto your bill for the convenience of paying in dollars can be as high as 7 percent of the purchase price. As Business Insider <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/dont-make-an-expensive-credit-card-mistake-when-traveling-outside-the-us-this-summer-2015-6" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #2c7ef0; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">points out</a>, shopkeepers in busy stores in tourist areas may be unable or unwilling to inform you of the extent of their fee. Additionally, it might not save you from paying a foreign transaction fee, as some credit cards charge an FX fee even for foreign transactions in U.S. dollars, just at a slightly lower rate.</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Finally, you’re much more likely to get a better exchange rate by letting your credit card provider do the currency conversion to dollars.</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><h3 class="heading-large toc-target" data-toc-label="Choosing a Card" id="choosing-card-no-foreign-transaction-fee" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 1.5rem !important; font-weight: 500 !important; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Choosing a Card With No Foreign Transaction Fee</h3></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span data-rte2-sanitize="bold" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Determine what type of credit card you want.</span></div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">There are many types of credit cards that don’t charge a foreign transaction fee. So when choosing a card with no foreign transaction fee, first figure out what type of credit card you want and then select the best one in that category with no fee.</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem 1.1rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://creditcards.usnews.com/rewards" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #2c7ef0; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;">Best rewards credit cards</a></li><li data-rte2-sanitize="ul" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://creditcards.usnews.com/travel" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #2c7ef0; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;">Best travel credit cards</a></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://creditcards.usnews.com/hotel" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #2c7ef0; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;">Best hotel credit cards</a></li><li data-rte2-sanitize="ul" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://creditcards.usnews.com/business" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #2c7ef0; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;">Best business credit cards</a></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://creditcards.usnews.com/cash-back" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #2c7ef0; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;">Best cash back credit cards</a></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://creditcards.usnews.com/student" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #2c7ef0; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;">Best student credit cards</a></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://creditcards.usnews.com/balance-transfer" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #2c7ef0; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;">Best balance transfer credit cards</a></li></ul></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">If you have a below-average or poor FICO credit score, you will want to choose a credit card for bad credit that also has no foreign transaction fee.</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem 1.1rem; padding: 0px;"><li data-rte2-sanitize="ul" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://creditcards.usnews.com/bad-credit" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #2c7ef0; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;">Best credit cards for bad credit</a></li></ul></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span data-rte2-sanitize="bold" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Make sure the card is widely accepted overseas.</span></div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">You should verify that the card can be used overseas. Visa and MasterCard are the most widely accepted, with the former serving customers in more than <a href="http://www.mastercard.com/global/index.html" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #2c7ef0; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">210 countries</a> and the latter serving <a href="http://s1.q4cdn.com/050606653/files/doc_financials/annual/Visa-2016-Annual-Report.pdf" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #2c7ef0; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">more than 200 countries</a>. It’s unlikely to find a merchant that won’t accept either card.</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Due to higher processing fees, American Express and Discover have much lower acceptance rates worldwide than Visa and MasterCard. They’re fairly well-accepted in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, but less so elsewhere. For example, you can’t use a <a href="https://creditcards.usnews.com/discover" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #2c7ef0; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Discover card</a> in some South American and European countries or most of Africa.</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">American Express doesn’t publish exactly where you can find merchants who accept its cards, but travel experts routinely caution against taking only an American Express card on an overseas trip. Still, AmEx is improving its global reach and has joined Visa and MasterCard in partnering with Apple to allow customers to pay for purchases abroad through Apple Pay with any merchant equipped to handle NFC transactions, or mobile payments.</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span data-rte2-sanitize="bold" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Make sure the card has an EMV chip for maximum usability.</span></div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Europay, MasterCard and Visa, or EMV for short, is a security technology that has only recently gained significant acceptance in the United States but has been widely used around the world for years. While the standard in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia and elsewhere are chip-and-PIN EMV cards, the U.S. has predominantly adopted chip-and-signature EMV technology.</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Nevertheless, chip-and-signature cards should work in virtually all situations and should definitely be the cards you depend on overseas. Unchipped, magnetic-stripe cards should work; in fact, merchants who accept Visa and MasterCard are required to accept magnetic-stripe cards. But some merchants can be wary of them and may refuse to accept them, mistakenly thinking they will be held liable for fraudulent transactions on an unchipped card, even though that liability lies with your bank. Unattended service kiosks like those at train stations are also known to present problems for chipless cards, requiring travelers to seek out an attendant and potentially wait in long lines.</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span data-rte2-sanitize="bold" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit;">Look for useful travel benefits.</span></div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Many cards with no foreign transaction fees stand out as great travel cards thanks to their extensive travel benefits. World Elite MasterCards and Signature Visa cards in particular offer perks like:</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem 1.1rem; padding: 0px;"><li data-rte2-sanitize="ul" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Trip cancellation/interruption insurance</li><li data-rte2-sanitize="ul" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Trip delay reimbursement</li><li data-rte2-sanitize="ul" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">24/7 concierge services</li><li data-rte2-sanitize="ul" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Lost luggage reimbursement</li><li data-rte2-sanitize="ul" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Car rental theft and collision coverage</li><li data-rte2-sanitize="ul" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Baggage delay insurance</li><li data-rte2-sanitize="ul" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Roadside assistance</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">24/7 customer service</li></ul></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">While these benefits are helpful for any trip, cards from both networks can prove extremely useful when traveling in a foreign country. For example, 24/7 concierge services can help you plan your international journey all the way down to details like dinner reservations. They also provide lots of emergency services, which are detailed below in <a href="https://creditcards.usnews.com/no-foreign-transaction-fee#advice-traveling-abroad-with-credit-card" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #2c7ef0; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;">Advice for Traveling Abroad With Your Credit Card</a>.</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><h3 class="heading-large toc-target" data-toc-label="Best Cards" id="best-credit-cards-with-no-foreign-transaction-fee" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 1.5rem !important; font-weight: 500 !important; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">The Best Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fee</h3></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">U.S. News selected the best cards with no foreign transaction fee across a wide variety of credit card types.</div></div><div class="article-body-item ad-in-text-target " style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem 1.1rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Bank of America Travel Rewards Credit Card</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Chase United MileagePlus Explorer Card</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite MasterCard</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Card</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Bank of America Virgin Atlantic World Elite Black MasterCard</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Chase Ink Business Preferred Credit Card</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Quicksilver from Capital One</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Journey Student Rewards from Capital One</li></ul></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-52299799638198901212018-01-17T14:49:00.002-08:002018-01-17T14:49:50.239-08:00Best of both worlds - Luxury beach and safari resort in Africa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--czh18jTR7M/Wl_PRxSjSxI/AAAAAAAAXds/5d8y6orAPfkbRn4Tw2UeabvB_e5fpJHcQCLcBGAs/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL%2B%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--czh18jTR7M/Wl_PRxSjSxI/AAAAAAAAXds/5d8y6orAPfkbRn4Tw2UeabvB_e5fpJHcQCLcBGAs/s640/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL%2B%25283%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal">While we all know the Black Pearl from the big screen, only few of us know the White Pearl, a hidden luxury hotel located on the deserted tropical beach of Ponto Mamoli in Mozambique, Africa. Looking to combine beach and safari? This exclusive resort is everything you could wish for when you as the White Pearl Resort became the first resort to offer beach and bush experiences in southern Mozambique!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2WqsuJy8W3s/Wl--KJhJ5pI/AAAAAAAAXbE/0r8-oHmSxwgFbpiFwnV3tZHRzc-DBuwmQCLcBGAs/s1600/whitepearl1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="801" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2WqsuJy8W3s/Wl--KJhJ5pI/AAAAAAAAXbE/0r8-oHmSxwgFbpiFwnV3tZHRzc-DBuwmQCLcBGAs/s640/whitepearl1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: start;">Situated in the south of Mozambique, the resort has access to endless miles of deserted beach where you can wander for hours without noticing any signs of human presence. The abundance of natural wealth is just mind-blowing. Same goes for the resort, as it is simply amazing. It consists of a few main buildings and 21 stilted private suites which are all separately located in between the dense vegetation on a hill, overlooking the ocean.</span></div></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: start;">Besides the amazing views, all the suites have an expansive deck with a heated private pool and an outdoor shower while the interior design blends in perfectly with the ocean which is ever present. They make extensive use of shells, light wood and whites inside the suites and throughout the whole resort.</span><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZecZpXTRR3Y/Wl--KDCqGHI/AAAAAAAAXbM/OpyIEnYAAEUsayKMHCro7Zg18lOQEQD7wCLcBGAs/s1600/whitepearl2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZecZpXTRR3Y/Wl--KDCqGHI/AAAAAAAAXbM/OpyIEnYAAEUsayKMHCro7Zg18lOQEQD7wCLcBGAs/s640/whitepearl2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-16PmWlXjH1Y/Wl--y427WqI/AAAAAAAAXcM/EN_esb49cmA3MHN5S3eY3e8xfpiW7tFCACLcBGAs/s1600/whitepearl20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="919" data-original-width="1379" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-16PmWlXjH1Y/Wl--y427WqI/AAAAAAAAXcM/EN_esb49cmA3MHN5S3eY3e8xfpiW7tFCACLcBGAs/s640/whitepearl20.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: start;">Getting to White Pearl Resort is easy, even though its remote location. Once you arrive in Maputo, the capital and gateway into Mozambique, you can either choose for a transfer by 4x4 (no other option as the last few kilometers to the resort are impossible to drive with a normal road car), or you can take the helicopter which will fly you to your destination in only 30 to 40 minutes. Of course we took the heli, as it is convenient, fast and gives you a great view of southern Mozambique.</span></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rVUW63w_FfQ/Wl--Kh1WpwI/AAAAAAAAXbQ/032OPUmlFHUzzId21nAArDlJoz_zvd5egCLcBGAs/s1600/whitepearl3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rVUW63w_FfQ/Wl--Kh1WpwI/AAAAAAAAXbQ/032OPUmlFHUzzId21nAArDlJoz_zvd5egCLcBGAs/s640/whitepearl3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: start;">Upon arrival your personal butler is already waiting for you with a cocktail as you’ll get a sense of how your stay will be; relaxed, with top notch service and friendly smiles all around.</span></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SN13ZtyTLrg/Wl--Ks18oOI/AAAAAAAAXbU/hg51ni9_z7ISEG4-Wdxxc_TvKkw1lfTMgCLcBGAs/s1600/whitepearl4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SN13ZtyTLrg/Wl--Ks18oOI/AAAAAAAAXbU/hg51ni9_z7ISEG4-Wdxxc_TvKkw1lfTMgCLcBGAs/s640/whitepearl4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We stayed at one of the 6 superior beach pool suites, which are right in front of the Indian Ocean and have direct beach access. Apart from this extra, the suites are all the same. Your butler gives you a detailed tour of the room and explains all the amenities and possible activities which the White Pearl Resort has to offer. He will set a daily program for you for the following day, of course always according to your preferences and taking the weather into account as you don’t want to go diving when the water in the ocean isn’t clear, do you?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QsNwleALqMc/Wl--K_yMq2I/AAAAAAAAXbY/kZZaH7DsNu0FhmNb2G84at420kzmY2fwQCLcBGAs/s1600/whitepearl5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="483" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QsNwleALqMc/Wl--K_yMq2I/AAAAAAAAXbY/kZZaH7DsNu0FhmNb2G84at420kzmY2fwQCLcBGAs/s640/whitepearl5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NiAJHDJeM2I/Wl--Lpz0YwI/AAAAAAAAXbc/Qf75931bXusCLia-sGyXqKTRstMxKwnhQCLcBGAs/s1600/whitepearl6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NiAJHDJeM2I/Wl--Lpz0YwI/AAAAAAAAXbc/Qf75931bXusCLia-sGyXqKTRstMxKwnhQCLcBGAs/s640/whitepearl6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mEdTcr4mrCo/Wl--MI_c1-I/AAAAAAAAXbg/Tqx5W8p8oLkjaru__hqtsryz5WpZJ41BACLcBGAs/s1600/whitepearl7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mEdTcr4mrCo/Wl--MI_c1-I/AAAAAAAAXbg/Tqx5W8p8oLkjaru__hqtsryz5WpZJ41BACLcBGAs/s640/whitepearl7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>But I suggest you explore the resort first, before you indulge in the utter beauty of the nature which surrounds this amazing place. We started with a nice lunch at the beach bar and were treated to some delicious food. Do you rather keep it more private, even though the resort never feels crowded, you might want to ask for a beach picnic. Everything is possible and no question is too much for the friendly staff.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I419omUB5wY/Wl--MZxkJCI/AAAAAAAAXbk/Mm68xp3JXlMAeRg4KOtx7Pk_JKlHJGFJQCLcBGAs/s1600/whitepearl8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I419omUB5wY/Wl--MZxkJCI/AAAAAAAAXbk/Mm68xp3JXlMAeRg4KOtx7Pk_JKlHJGFJQCLcBGAs/s640/whitepearl8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-osnmr_3XmJU/Wl--MzhgxEI/AAAAAAAAXbo/5fJNqLQndk0W9ckMemXDWSq48dS7WR_LwCLcBGAs/s1600/whitepearl9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-osnmr_3XmJU/Wl--MzhgxEI/AAAAAAAAXbo/5fJNqLQndk0W9ckMemXDWSq48dS7WR_LwCLcBGAs/s640/whitepearl9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: start;">Breakfast and dinner is generally served in the gorgeous White Pearl restaurant. But if you prefer to have it on the deck, in the wine cellar, under the stars or in your room, the staff will gladly accommodate you. The quality of the food is second to none. Of course there is the fresh fish, but the local chefs often give dishes a Mozambican twist which elevates the flavors even more. The general setting also helps a hand of course.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: start;">One of the biggest pro’s about this resort is the fact that it’s family friendly. The Kids Skipper Club will keep the little ones entertained while the adults can enjoy some quality time. Don’t worry though if you are planning your honeymoon or romantic getaway over here, as only certain areas are kept for family dining. Again, the staff will do anything to make your experience unique and beyond your expectations.</span></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3taVw09g76o/Wl--KGNpJcI/AAAAAAAAXbI/V7eWF7cUvukV1T1lZ2vmjrj9lf92VeTGACLcBGAs/s1600/whitepearl11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3taVw09g76o/Wl--KGNpJcI/AAAAAAAAXbI/V7eWF7cUvukV1T1lZ2vmjrj9lf92VeTGACLcBGAs/s640/whitepearl11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="NL-BE"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"/> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"/> </v:formulas> <v:path o:extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"/> <o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t"/></v:shapetype><v:shape id="Afbeelding_x0020_2" o:spid="_x0000_i1044" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:451.5pt;height:300.75pt;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/Shari/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.jpg" o:title="IMG_4028"/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><o:p></o:p></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">To get rid of some of those calories you might want to do some of the activities the White Pearl Resort has to offer. They have a Dive Centre where you can get your PADI course or join a professional to one of the many dive spots near the resort. An ocean safari is a must-do as it will give you a 90% chance to swim with the dolphins which are among the regulars in these waters. The resort has a special license to take guests out on the water and let them interact with these amazing creatures.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TSTjyDIlTSc/Wl_AXrC54iI/AAAAAAAAXc0/8za66PfqotoU79DlMVzv9hGgvaharSX4gCEwYBhgL/s1600/whitepearl21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="344" data-original-width="600" height="366" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TSTjyDIlTSc/Wl_AXrC54iI/AAAAAAAAXc0/8za66PfqotoU79DlMVzv9hGgvaharSX4gCEwYBhgL/s640/whitepearl21.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">We visited the White Pearl Resort in November and this is at the end of the annual Humpback whale migration. But we were still lucky enough to see a few whales from the comfort of our own suite which makes it even more special. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">If you missed the whale season, you might be happy to hear that Ponta Mamoli is one of the famous turtle nesting sites in Mozambique. There are several types of turtles that nest here between November and February, but the most common are the loggerhead and the massive leatherback turtles. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6D42MW_lW10/Wl_AXighmDI/AAAAAAAAXcw/A6J3lqd4yHc69U13LeK-20eFQp9f6o5WgCEwYBhgL/s1600/whitepearl22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6D42MW_lW10/Wl_AXighmDI/AAAAAAAAXcw/A6J3lqd4yHc69U13LeK-20eFQp9f6o5WgCEwYBhgL/s640/whitepearl22.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="NL-BE"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Afbeelding_x0020_25" o:spid="_x0000_i1030" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:451.5pt;height:300.75pt; visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/Shari/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image027.jpg" o:title="Kristof The White Pearl (12 of 20)"/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">If you prefer to engage more actively with animals, then you might want to do some horseback riding on the beach or inland.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8tTFIvfDVsc/Wl_AYF4Y6AI/AAAAAAAAXc8/6KvPic9-5-YDw-Xp76p6ePAqDPg75rbHwCEwYBhgL/s1600/whitepearl24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="919" data-original-width="1379" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8tTFIvfDVsc/Wl_AYF4Y6AI/AAAAAAAAXc8/6KvPic9-5-YDw-Xp76p6ePAqDPg75rbHwCEwYBhgL/s640/whitepearl24.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="NL-BE"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Afbeelding_x0020_19" o:spid="_x0000_i1029" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:451.5pt;height:300.75pt; visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/Shari/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image029.jpg" o:title="IMG_4142"/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Talking about the inland, recently White Pearl Resort became the first resort to offer beach and bush experiences in southern Mozambique! The fact that visitors can enjoy both, while staying at the same resort.. The Maputo Special Reserve, where you can enjoy the game drives is a very scenic place with dense forests and wide open plains. It is also one of only 36 biodiversity hot spots in the world which makes it even more special. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EWqXGdd5I1U/Wl_AYcLufAI/AAAAAAAAXdA/WP8kFmWA58oAJTi79oTxI7D2eUlNAvoBwCEwYBhgL/s1600/whitepearl25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EWqXGdd5I1U/Wl_AYcLufAI/AAAAAAAAXdA/WP8kFmWA58oAJTi79oTxI7D2eUlNAvoBwCEwYBhgL/s640/whitepearl25.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D4UUSh9ghi4/Wl_MeWYd1RI/AAAAAAAAXdY/cjhZpT0sGGsZQ6elKs1h2luPLeYwPY2KACEwYBhgL/s1600/whitepearl26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D4UUSh9ghi4/Wl_MeWYd1RI/AAAAAAAAXdY/cjhZpT0sGGsZQ6elKs1h2luPLeYwPY2KACEwYBhgL/s640/whitepearl26.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TLhUji4Dzwo/Wl_Meb3vzAI/AAAAAAAAXdc/hb8yyfRoBsUA3M_ktWNpqqggvVhSgmAIwCEwYBhgL/s1600/whitpearl27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TLhUji4Dzwo/Wl_Meb3vzAI/AAAAAAAAXdc/hb8yyfRoBsUA3M_ktWNpqqggvVhSgmAIwCEwYBhgL/s640/whitpearl27.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />All in all, the White Pearl Resort is a very bright star, five stars in fact coupled with the Mozambican hospitality galaxy. Rather look at other stars? No problem, as the White Pearl has you covered with that too as it has its own telescope.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qt6Ug70qeb4/Wl_SfYbAAnI/AAAAAAAAXd4/c8prjxY8pMw-Ra72X3b4qDVKn0pEPy4lACLcBGAs/s1600/whitepearl20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="919" data-original-width="1379" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qt6Ug70qeb4/Wl_SfYbAAnI/AAAAAAAAXd4/c8prjxY8pMw-Ra72X3b4qDVKn0pEPy4lACLcBGAs/s640/whitepearl20.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=571457588414656977" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Printed with permission from @<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><table cellpadding="0" class="cf gJ" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin-top: 0px; width: auto;"><tbody><tr class="acZ" style="height: 16px;"><td class="gF gK" style="margin: 0px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: top; white-space: nowrap; width: 1219.28px;"><table cellpadding="0" class="cf ix" style="border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed; width: 1220px;"><tbody><tr><td style="margin: 0px;"><h3 class="iw" style="display: inline-block; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: inherit; max-width: 92%; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap;"><span class="gD" data-hovercard-id="kristofeyckmans@gmail.com" email="kristofeyckmans@gmail.com" name="Kristof Eyckmans" style="color: #222222; display: inline; font-size: 12.8px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">Kristof Eyckmans</span></h3></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" class="cf gJ" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; margin-top: 0px; width: auto;"><tbody></tbody></table></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-57652780391236762822018-01-02T12:10:00.000-08:002018-01-02T12:10:55.017-08:00Lets Go Skiing - Discover 5 US Ski Destinations and Recommended Resorts <h1 class="entry-title" style="background-color: white; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(220, 220, 220); box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; color: #525456; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, san-serif; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 35px; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;"><img alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-2825" height="732" sizes="(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px" src="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/5-of-the-best-ski-resorts-at-the-top-U.S.-ski-destinationsAdd-heading.jpg" srcset="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/5-of-the-best-ski-resorts-at-the-top-U.S.-ski-destinationsAdd-heading.jpg 735w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="488" /></h1><div class="entry-content" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: grey; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, san-serif; font-size: 14px;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"> The winter season is finally here. For most, that means months of undesirable weather. For the rest of us, that means prime conditions for hitting the slopes. It also means that it’s finally time to plan that annual ski trip.</div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">If you’re looking for ski resorts across the states, www.alltherooms.com has the best recommendations for you in <a href="https://www.alltherooms.com/" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d8483a; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">one place</a>. You pick the ski destination, and <a href="https://www.alltherooms.com/" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d8483a; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Alltherooms.com can suggest the best accommodations</a> at any price.</div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">No matter where you plan to spend your ski vacation, we’ve got you covered.</div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">For now, here are 5 of the best ski resorts at the top U.S. ski destinations:</strong></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"> <a href="https://alltherooms.com/partner?deeplink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.villas.com%2Fusa%2Fcalifornia%2Fsouth-lake-tahoe%2Fsouth-lake-tahoe-3601-lake-tahoe-boulevard.html%3Faid%3D838537%3Bcheckin%3D2017-01-20%3Bcheckout%3D2017-01-22%3Bgroup_adults%3D2&provider=Villas.com&providerId=villas&price=189" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d8483a; font-size: 20px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Lake Tahoe, California</strong></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">This Lake Tahoe resort with a beautiful lakefront view is just a 5-minute drive to Heavenly Mountain. Spend your day hitting the slopes, then return for a swim in the heated outdoor pool, or watch the sunset over the lake from your balcony. And if you need a break from the skis, you can always hit the onsite volleyball or tennis courts, or even get a nice workout at the fitness center.</div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"><a href="https://alltherooms.com/partner?deeplink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.villas.com%2Fusa%2Fcalifornia%2Fsouth-lake-tahoe%2Fsouth-lake-tahoe-3601-lake-tahoe-boulevard.html%3Faid%3D838537%3Bcheckin%3D2017-01-20%3Bcheckout%3D2017-01-22%3Bgroup_adults%3D2&provider=Villas.com&providerId=villas&price=189" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d8483a; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="best ski resorts U.S." class="alignnone wp-image-2792 size-full" height="460" sizes="(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px" src="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tahoe.jpg" srcset="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tahoe.jpg 840w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="840" /></a><a href="https://alltherooms.com/partner?deeplink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.villas.com%2Fusa%2Fcalifornia%2Fsouth-lake-tahoe%2Fsouth-lake-tahoe-3601-lake-tahoe-boulevard.html%3Faid%3D838537%3Bcheckin%3D2017-01-20%3Bcheckout%3D2017-01-22%3Bgroup_adults%3D2&provider=Villas.com&providerId=villas&price=189" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d8483a; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="best ski resorts in U.S." class="alignnone wp-image-2793 size-full" height="460" sizes="(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px" src="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/tahoe2.jpg" srcset="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/tahoe2.jpg 840w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="840" /></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"> <a href="https://alltherooms.com/partner?deeplink=http%3A%2F%2Fprf.hn%2Fclick%2Fcamref%3A1100lnNZ%2Fpubref%3Aatr%2Fdestination%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2Fgo%2Fhotel%2Finfo%2F16001%2F2017-01-20%2F2017-01-22%3FNumRooms%3D1%26NumAdult-Room1%3D2%26rateplanid%3D206826437_24%26tpid%3D1%26eapid%3D74354%26langid%3D1033&provider=Expedia&providerId=expedia&price=219" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d8483a; font-size: 20px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Keystone, Colorado</strong></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">This top user-rated resort on Keystone Lake is the ultimate ski resort for your snowy getaway. Begin your day with a coffee from the onsite café while browsing your complimentary newspaper. Grab a shuttle from the resort to your ski area of choice. Enjoy a day on the slopes and get picked up when you’re ready. Then, take a plunge in the hot tub followed by a deep tissue massage at the onsite spa. Finish your day with dinner at Keystone’s premier steakhouse followed by a relaxing slumber on your plush mattress. Then, wake up and do it all over again.</div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://alltherooms.com/partner?deeplink=http%3A%2F%2Fprf.hn%2Fclick%2Fcamref%3A1100lnNZ%2Fpubref%3Aatr%2Fdestination%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2Fgo%2Fhotel%2Finfo%2F16001%2F2017-01-20%2F2017-01-22%3FNumRooms%3D1%26NumAdult-Room1%3D2%26rateplanid%3D206826437_24%26tpid%3D1%26eapid%3D74354%26langid%3D1033&provider=Expedia&providerId=expedia&price=219" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d8483a; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="best ski resorts U.S." class="alignnone wp-image-2798 size-full" height="460" sizes="(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px" src="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/keystone.jpg" srcset="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/keystone.jpg 840w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="840" /></a><a href="https://alltherooms.com/partner?deeplink=http%3A%2F%2Fprf.hn%2Fclick%2Fcamref%3A1100lnNZ%2Fpubref%3Aatr%2Fdestination%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2Fgo%2Fhotel%2Finfo%2F16001%2F2017-01-20%2F2017-01-22%3FNumRooms%3D1%26NumAdult-Room1%3D2%26rateplanid%3D206826437_24%26tpid%3D1%26eapid%3D74354%26langid%3D1033&provider=Expedia&providerId=expedia&price=219" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d8483a; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="best ski resorts U.S." class="alignnone wp-image-2800" height="466" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" src="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/keystone3.jpg" srcset="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/keystone3.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="1000" /></a></strong></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </strong><a href="https://alltherooms.com/partner?deeplink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fus%2Fwestgate-park-city-resort-spa.html%3Faid%3D363764%3Bcheckin%3D2017-01-20%3Bcheckout%3D2017-01-22%3Bgroup_adults%3D2&provider=Booking.com&providerId=booking&price=925.65" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d8483a; font-size: 20px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Park City, Utah</strong></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">Get right out on the slopes in this ski-to-door resort. If powder is your priority, then this is the place to stay in Park City. Enjoy the day with hassle-free ski-in/ski-out service and all the amenities one would need after a day of scaling the slopes.</div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">The resort itself looks out on the Wasatch mountains and features every luxury that a resort should: contemporary suites, a full service spa, yoga and fitness classes, bike rentals, horseback riding and mountain biking. Get everything you need for the perfect ski vacation.</div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"><a href="https://alltherooms.com/partner?deeplink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fus%2Fwestgate-park-city-resort-spa.html%3Faid%3D363764%3Bcheckin%3D2017-01-20%3Bcheckout%3D2017-01-22%3Bgroup_adults%3D2&provider=Booking.com&providerId=booking&price=925.65" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d8483a; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="best ski resorts U.S." class="alignnone wp-image-2791 size-full" height="460" sizes="(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px" src="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/parkcityUT.jpg" srcset="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/parkcityUT.jpg 840w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="840" /></a><a href="https://alltherooms.com/partner?deeplink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fus%2Fwestgate-park-city-resort-spa.html%3Faid%3D363764%3Bcheckin%3D2017-01-20%3Bcheckout%3D2017-01-22%3Bgroup_adults%3D2&provider=Booking.com&providerId=booking&price=925.65" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d8483a; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="best ski resorts U.S." class="alignnone wp-image-2790 size-full" height="460" sizes="(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px" src="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/parkcityroom.jpg" srcset="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/parkcityroom.jpg 840w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="840" /></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </strong><a href="https://alltherooms.com/partner?deeplink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hoteles.com%2Fhotel%2Fdetails.html%3Fq-localised-check-out%3D22%2F01%2F2017%26q-localised-check-in%3D20%2F01%2F2017%26hotel-id%3D445906%26q-room-0-adults%3D2%26rffrid%3Dmdp.hcom.US.245.158.02&provider=Hotels.com&providerId=hotels&price=252.2" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d8483a; font-size: 20px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Jay Peak, Vermont</strong></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">This is quite possibly the most fun ski resort that you’ll find on the east coast. Not only does Jay Peak Resort offer direct access to the ski slopes, but they also have an indoor water park (just in case you’re not having enough fun out on the snow). And if you’re planning to bring the whole family, the resort offers childcare and child entertainment services as well.</div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"><a href="https://alltherooms.com/partner?deeplink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hoteles.com%2Fhotel%2Fdetails.html%3Fq-localised-check-out%3D22%2F01%2F2017%26q-localised-check-in%3D20%2F01%2F2017%26hotel-id%3D445906%26q-room-0-adults%3D2%26rffrid%3Dmdp.hcom.US.245.158.02&provider=Hotels.com&providerId=hotels&price=252.2" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d8483a; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="best ski resorts U.S." class="alignnone wp-image-2787 size-full" height="664" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" src="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/JayPeak.jpg" srcset="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/JayPeak.jpg 1000w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="1000" /></a><a href="https://alltherooms.com/partner?deeplink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hoteles.com%2Fhotel%2Fdetails.html%3Fq-localised-check-out%3D22%2F01%2F2017%26q-localised-check-in%3D20%2F01%2F2017%26hotel-id%3D445906%26q-room-0-adults%3D2%26rffrid%3Dmdp.hcom.US.245.158.02&provider=Hotels.com&providerId=hotels&price=252.2" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d8483a; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="best ski resorts in U.S." class="alignnone wp-image-2786 size-full" height="666" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" src="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/jay-peak.jpg" srcset="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/jay-peak.jpg 1000w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="1000" /></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"> <a href="https://alltherooms.com/partner?deeplink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fus%2Frustic-inn-creekside-resort-and-spa-at-jackson-hole.html%3Faid%3D363764%3Bcheckin%3D2017-01-20%3Bcheckout%3D2017-01-22%3Bgroup_adults%3D2&provider=Booking.com&providerId=booking&price=169" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d8483a; font-size: 20px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Jackson Hole, Wyoming</strong></a></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;">Get cozy and disconnect from reality in this plush, country-style resort. Feel like you’re waking up in the comfort of your own home (in the woods). Complimentary breakfast, free shuttle service to ski areas, an outdoor hot tub, and a fitness room are just a few of the lush amenities available to guests. The resort is also a short distance from Grand Teton National Park, which is a favorite among visitors of the area.</div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://alltherooms.com/partner?deeplink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fus%2Frustic-inn-creekside-resort-and-spa-at-jackson-hole.html%3Faid%3D363764%3Bcheckin%3D2017-01-20%3Bcheckout%3D2017-01-22%3Bgroup_adults%3D2&provider=Booking.com&providerId=booking&price=169" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d8483a; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="best ski resorts U.S." class="alignnone wp-image-2785 size-full" height="460" sizes="(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px" src="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/jackson-hole3.jpg" srcset="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/jackson-hole3.jpg 840w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="840" /></a><a href="https://alltherooms.com/partner?deeplink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fus%2Frustic-inn-creekside-resort-and-spa-at-jackson-hole.html%3Faid%3D363764%3Bcheckin%3D2017-01-20%3Bcheckout%3D2017-01-22%3Bgroup_adults%3D2&provider=Booking.com&providerId=booking&price=169" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d8483a; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="best ski resorts in U.S." class="alignnone wp-image-2783 size-full" height="460" sizes="(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px" src="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/jackson-hole.jpg" srcset="https://alltherooms.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/jackson-hole.jpg 840w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="840" /></a></strong></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"> For information on bookings go to www.alltherooms.com</div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-1732850901752846542017-11-13T14:31:00.000-08:002017-11-13T14:35:33.028-08:00Elevate your travel experience with six must have carry on travel items<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BvV0kVMqhNE/WgoZSsOgyKI/AAAAAAAAUsc/JQOZ3vWvLd0QVLanMjFwi4PrrhwZK-pEACLcBGAs/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL%2B%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BvV0kVMqhNE/WgoZSsOgyKI/AAAAAAAAUsc/JQOZ3vWvLd0QVLanMjFwi4PrrhwZK-pEACLcBGAs/s640/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />With holiday travel right around the corner, not everyone has the luxury of turning left on an airplane and sinking into a comfy first or business class seat.<br /><br />Elevate your traveling experience with these six items you can bring on board that will help make your flying experience being wedged between two strangers in the last row feel more <b>luxurious</b>. 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Travelrest 4-in 1 premier class travel blanket with pocket</span></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Travelrest-Premier-Travel-Blanket-Pocket/dp/B00B91ESOI/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1460041068&sr=8-7&keywords=travelrest">Amazon </a>- $29.95.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stay cozy and warm in your own comfy <i>and </i>clean blanket.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d7mb2VfwkWc/VwZ1i7X1NUI/AAAAAAAAG6w/bRmRsgt25BYxsO90wDdiyEDZnzj57ewBQ/s1600/blanket2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="464" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d7mb2VfwkWc/VwZ1i7X1NUI/AAAAAAAAG6w/bRmRsgt25BYxsO90wDdiyEDZnzj57ewBQ/s640/blanket2.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: large;">4. QuietComfort® 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones</span></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-Wireless-Headphones-Cancelling/dp/B01E3SNO1G/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1510611535&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=QuietComfort%C2%AE+25+Acoustic+Noise+Cancelling%C2%AE+Headphones&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon </a>- $329.00.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Awe... peace and quiet. Pricey but the silence is worth it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0P1MDQK8QJw/VwZxPNJfK4I/AAAAAAAAG6k/eBQQV2k3k1QAZN2FJ8MC-rmfIHr-AsDNw/s1600/bose.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="458" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0P1MDQK8QJw/VwZxPNJfK4I/AAAAAAAAG6k/eBQQV2k3k1QAZN2FJ8MC-rmfIHr-AsDNw/s640/bose.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">5. 40 Blinks Molded Eye Mask</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bucky-Ultralight-Comfortable-Contoured-Blindfold/dp/B01C2ZPG9A/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1510611572&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=40+Blinks+Molded+Eye+Mask&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon </a>- $12.00.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Keep your mascara in place and avoid eye wrinkles with a molded mask.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MjVVCpDgDP8/VwZwZbcYZ6I/AAAAAAAAG6c/Um4rpgM1PCAmJLRmZJuGvbBwAR2J4YV_Q/s1600/eye%2Bmask.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MjVVCpDgDP8/VwZwZbcYZ6I/AAAAAAAAG6c/Um4rpgM1PCAmJLRmZJuGvbBwAR2J4YV_Q/s640/eye%2Bmask.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">6. Compression Socks</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Compression-Socks-pair-Women-Swift/dp/B0757SVVZQ/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1510611679&sr=1-5&keywords=Compression+Socks&dpID=41m9WGHJb6L&preST=_SY445_QL70_&dpSrc=srch" target="_blank">Amazon </a>- $15.99</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Keep your legs energized and swelling minimized with stylish - yes stylish compression socks. Look for 15-20mmHg.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kPQSwqFZK_A/VwZ32mKDXmI/AAAAAAAAG7A/uc5i-wHg2_obOx5HAG9UPTkUhgXnwdDLw/s1600/socks.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="626" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kPQSwqFZK_A/VwZ32mKDXmI/AAAAAAAAG7A/uc5i-wHg2_obOx5HAG9UPTkUhgXnwdDLw/s640/socks.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What are your must have travel items?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Enjoy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-37842527494010871472017-08-02T11:33:00.000-07:002017-08-02T11:33:03.340-07:00Ultimate List - 100 of the best things to do in Norway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FFeKkTajaSw/WYDImoMnYBI/AAAAAAAAQyY/XSbJipurvrYq44WpPIbbM9HbcK__xKyOwCLcBGAs/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL%2B%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FFeKkTajaSw/WYDImoMnYBI/AAAAAAAAQyY/XSbJipurvrYq44WpPIbbM9HbcK__xKyOwCLcBGAs/s640/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><i>By www.jenvreviews.com Shared with </i><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Open Sans;"><i>permission</i></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Away from the Copacabana beaches and scorching sun, way up in the cold north lies a brilliant gem called Norway. Its basic appeal is simple: it is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="https://www.jenreviews.com/best-things-to-do-in-norway/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Norway</a> has been called The Land of the Midnight Sun, The Land of Fjords and the Land of Northern Lights. However, those are but the few things it is most known for: there are so much more.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Norway is a paradise for hikers and nature lovers. With some of the most stunning nature sites in the world, you surely won’t be disappointed. It also has a rich cultural history and a lively contemporary art scene, primarily in Oslo.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">However, when visiting a country as large it can be hard to decide where you should go. That is why we have prepared a list of the 100 best things to do in Norway.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Let’s dive in.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">1. Geiranger Fjord (Geiranger)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15796" height="169" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1.-Geiranger-Fjord-300x169.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1.-Geiranger-Fjord-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1.-Geiranger-Fjord-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1.-Geiranger-Fjord-810x456.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1.-Geiranger-Fjord.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">In the land of fjords, there is one that stands head and shoulders above the rest. <a href="http://www.geirangerfjord.no/geirangerfjord-sightseeing-5" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Geiranger Fjord</a> is part of UNESCO world heritage for many reasons: stunning scenery, amazing views and a sense of calm that one just can’t get in city life.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">2. Mount Floyen And The Funicular (Bergen)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Norway is home to amazing views. <a href="http://floyen.no/en/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Mount Floyen</a> is no exception – whether you enjoy hiking or just the view. You can get to the top by foot or cable car. In either case, remember: don’t feed the trolls.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">3. Vigeland Museum And The Angry Baby (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15797" height="300" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/3.-Vigeland-Museum-200x300.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/3.-Vigeland-Museum-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/3.-Vigeland-Museum.jpg 480w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="200" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Art and sculpture lovers (and others), listen up! <a href="http://www.vigeland.museum.no/en" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Vigeland Museum</a> is the world’s largest sculpture park: and all of it was made by just one person – Gustav Vigeland. A must see for his unique style and the Angry Baby.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">4. Pulpit Rock Hike From Stavanger (Forsand Municipality)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15798" height="199" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/4.-Pulpit-Rock-300x199.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/4.-Pulpit-Rock-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/4.-Pulpit-Rock-768x510.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/4.-Pulpit-Rock-810x538.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/4.-Pulpit-Rock.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="http://fjords.tide.no/hikingtour-preikestolen" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Pulpit Rock</a> is a highlight of anyone’s trip to Norway. The hike takes 2-4 hours, depending on how many stops you take for photos (and there will be many if this is your first time). This is a proper hike – wear some boots.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">5. The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15799" height="139" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/5.-The-Norwegian-National-Opera-Ballet-300x139.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/5.-The-Norwegian-National-Opera-Ballet-300x139.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/5.-The-Norwegian-National-Opera-Ballet-768x357.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/5.-The-Norwegian-National-Opera-Ballet-810x376.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/5.-The-Norwegian-National-Opera-Ballet.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">How many opera houses exist where you can just walk to the top? <a href="http://operaen.no/en/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet</a> is one of them and an absolute marvel of modern architecture. It is worth seeing for that alone, but going inside and seeing a performance is also highly recommended.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">6. Fram Polar Ship Museum (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15800" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/6.-Fram-Polar-Ship-Museum-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/6.-Fram-Polar-Ship-Museum-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/6.-Fram-Polar-Ship-Museum-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/6.-Fram-Polar-Ship-Museum-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/6.-Fram-Polar-Ship-Museum.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Fram is a polar expedition ship that is no longer in use: but you can get on board in this <a href="http://frammuseum.no/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">one-of-a-kind museum</a>. Everything there is right before your eyes for you to touch. Take at least an hour and a half to explore the museum in its whole.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">7. Trolltunga (Odda)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15801" height="169" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/7.-Trolltunga-300x169.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/7.-Trolltunga-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/7.-Trolltunga-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/7.-Trolltunga-810x456.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/7.-Trolltunga.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">There is no shortage of spectacular hikes in Norway. <a href="http://www.norwaytonowhere.com/a-guide-to-hiking-trolltunga/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Trolltunga</a>, or Troll’s Tongue, is not an easy one either (but if you can make it through the first mile, you’re golden). It’s hard work, it’s long, it’s wet. But in the end, you are rewarded for your efforts with epic sights.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">8. Kjerag (Forsand Municipality)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15802" height="199" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/8.-Kjerag-300x199.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/8.-Kjerag-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/8.-Kjerag-768x510.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/8.-Kjerag-810x538.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/8.-Kjerag.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">The hike to <a href="https://outdoorlifenorway.com/product/hike-kjerag/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Kjerag</a> is the one that ends in one of the most iconic pictures you can take in Norway. Of course, I mean the rock nested between two walls. Perfect if you are looking for some adventurous or couple pictures. One of the things you have to do before you die.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">9. Hurtigruten Day Trips (Tromso)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15803" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/9.-Hurtigruten-Day-Trips-Tromso-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/9.-Hurtigruten-Day-Trips-Tromso-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/9.-Hurtigruten-Day-Trips-Tromso-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/9.-Hurtigruten-Day-Trips-Tromso-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/9.-Hurtigruten-Day-Trips-Tromso-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/9.-Hurtigruten-Day-Trips-Tromso-1140x760.jpg 1140w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">What is the best way to see the fjords? Well, from the waterside. Now if you could combine that with watching of the Northern lights, good food and amazing sights all around, day and night? That is what you get when you go on a <a href="https://www.hurtigruten.com/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Hurtigruten day trip</a>. The trip has been described as the “World’s Most Beautiful Sea Voyage”. The classic trip takes 12 days, but shorter cruises are available as well.w</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">10. Trollstigen – Troll’s Footpath (Western Norway)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15804" height="155" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10.-Trollstigen-Trolls-Footpath-Western-Norway-300x155.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10.-Trollstigen-Trolls-Footpath-Western-Norway-300x155.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10.-Trollstigen-Trolls-Footpath-Western-Norway-768x396.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10.-Trollstigen-Trolls-Footpath-Western-Norway-810x418.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10.-Trollstigen-Trolls-Footpath-Western-Norway-375x195.jpg 375w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10.-Trollstigen-Trolls-Footpath-Western-Norway.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Looking for a great view – or some adrenaline? You can combine both on a day trip to one of the most stunning roads in the world: Trollstigen. As with most other hikes, it is better the earlier you go. Still, respect the traffic laws, or you will get banned like Top Gear did.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">11. Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf (Bergen)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15805" height="174" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/11.-Bryggen-Hanseatic-Wharf-Bergen-300x174.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/11.-Bryggen-Hanseatic-Wharf-Bergen-300x174.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/11.-Bryggen-Hanseatic-Wharf-Bergen-768x446.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/11.-Bryggen-Hanseatic-Wharf-Bergen-810x471.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/11.-Bryggen-Hanseatic-Wharf-Bergen.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/59" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Idyllic houses on the waterfront of Bergen</a> are one of the most well known sights in Norway. The city center is a tourist’s paradise: museums, shops, restaurants abound. But be careful: if you go there, you may be consumed with overwhelming desire to live there for the rest of your life.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">12. Tromso Fjords (Tromso)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15806" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/12.-Tromso-Fjords-Tromso-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/12.-Tromso-Fjords-Tromso-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/12.-Tromso-Fjords-Tromso-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/12.-Tromso-Fjords-Tromso-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/12.-Tromso-Fjords-Tromso.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Sea, snow, rugged mountains, arctic wildlife, remote houses dotted along the shoreline…so distant and harsh, yet uniquely beautiful and peaceful. The Tromso Fjords are something you simply have to see live. Hire a <a href="https://www.jenreviews.com/best-car-accessories/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">car</a> and drive or take a boat trip. In either case, you’re sure to enjoy it.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">13. Geiranger Skywalk – Dalsnibba (Geiranger)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15807" height="169" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/13.-Geiranger-Skywalk-Dalsnibba-Geiranger-300x169.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/13.-Geiranger-Skywalk-Dalsnibba-Geiranger-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/13.-Geiranger-Skywalk-Dalsnibba-Geiranger-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/13.-Geiranger-Skywalk-Dalsnibba-Geiranger-810x456.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/13.-Geiranger-Skywalk-Dalsnibba-Geiranger.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Stunning glory in all directions is the best way to describe the<a href="http://www.fjordnorway.com/things-to-do/geiranger-skywalk-dalsnibba-p1833723" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Geiranger Skywalk</a>. Do take this hike on a sunny day (or enjoy being above the clouds – it will actually feel like you are walking into heaven).</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">14. Fjellstua Viewpoint (Alesund)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-15808" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/14.-Fjellstua-Viewpoint-Alesund-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/14.-Fjellstua-Viewpoint-Alesund-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/14.-Fjellstua-Viewpoint-Alesund-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/14.-Fjellstua-Viewpoint-Alesund.jpg 800w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Fjellstua Viewpoint is where you can see Alesund in all its glory. A relaxed walk to the top takes less than an hour If you want some harder exercise, see how fast you can make it up the 450 plus stairs. And bring a jacket for the wind!</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">15. The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15809" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/15.-The-Norwegian-Museum-of-Cultural-History-Oslo-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/15.-The-Norwegian-Museum-of-Cultural-History-Oslo-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/15.-The-Norwegian-Museum-of-Cultural-History-Oslo-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/15.-The-Norwegian-Museum-of-Cultural-History-Oslo-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/15.-The-Norwegian-Museum-of-Cultural-History-Oslo.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">If you want to learn more about the Norwegian folk and their history, The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History in Oslo is the first place you should look. It “houses” cottages, farmhouses and log cabins that have been transported there from all over the country. How? No one knows…probably trolls.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">16. Holmenkollen Ski Museum and Ski Jump Tower (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15810" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/16.-Holmenkollen-Ski-Museum-and-Ski-Jump-Tower-Oslo-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/16.-Holmenkollen-Ski-Museum-and-Ski-Jump-Tower-Oslo-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/16.-Holmenkollen-Ski-Museum-and-Ski-Jump-Tower-Oslo-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/16.-Holmenkollen-Ski-Museum-and-Ski-Jump-Tower-Oslo-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/16.-Holmenkollen-Ski-Museum-and-Ski-Jump-Tower-Oslo.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Are you into ski jumping? Have you seen it on TV? Whether you have or haven’t, the magnificence of the <a href="http://www.skiforeningen.no/en/holmenkollen/skimuseet/apningstider-og-priser/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Holmenkollen ski jump tower</a> will take your by surprise. Even better is to go there during a tournament, with thousands of roaring fans that let you know exactly when the home favorite is going next.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">17. Bygdoy Peninsula (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15811" height="89" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17.-Bygdoy-Peninsula-Oslo-300x89.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17.-Bygdoy-Peninsula-Oslo-300x89.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17.-Bygdoy-Peninsula-Oslo-768x228.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17.-Bygdoy-Peninsula-Oslo-1024x304.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17.-Bygdoy-Peninsula-Oslo-810x240.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/17.-Bygdoy-Peninsula-Oslo-1140x338.jpg 1140w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Don’t miss this! A <a href="https://www.jenreviews.com/best-travel-stroller/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">stroll</a> from museum to museum (and then to a restaurant) is the main purpose of going here; besides, of course, the beautiful scenery. Culture or nature: on Bygdoy Peninsula, you don’t have to choose, as you can have both in the same day.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">18. National Museum – National Gallery (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15812" height="300" sizes="(max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/18.-National-Museum-National-Gallery-Oslo-227x300.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/18.-National-Museum-National-Gallery-Oslo-227x300.jpg 227w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/18.-National-Museum-National-Gallery-Oslo.jpg 322w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="227" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Are you an art fanatic? Book a day just for this. Not into art? Well, still at least see the famous “Scream” painting. Besides paintings, the museum also has a Viking ship and an arctic display. The two-in-one National Museum – National Gallery combo is indeed worth a few hours of your time – at least.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">19. Nidarosdomen (Trondheim)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15813" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/19.-Nidarosdomen-Trondheim-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/19.-Nidarosdomen-Trondheim-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/19.-Nidarosdomen-Trondheim-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/19.-Nidarosdomen-Trondheim.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/19.-Nidarosdomen-Trondheim-810x608.jpg 810w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="http://www.nidarosdomen.no/en/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Nidarosdomen</a> is a cathedral in Trondheim, but it is far from being just a regular church. The sheer scope of it amazes, as does the interior with stained glass windows. Even if you aren’t religious, make sure to check it out.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">20. Lofoten Islands (Nordland)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15814" height="212" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20.-Lofoten-Island-Nordland-300x212.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20.-Lofoten-Island-Nordland-300x212.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20.-Lofoten-Island-Nordland-768x542.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20.-Lofoten-Island-Nordland-810x571.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20.-Lofoten-Island-Nordland.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Far above the arctic circles like the Lofoten Islands. They are known for their incredible Viking history, frequent northern lights and the midnight sun. If you like fishing, you will bond with the locals easily.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">21. Flor og Fjaere (Stavanger)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15815" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/21.-Flor-og-Fjaere-Stavanger-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/21.-Flor-og-Fjaere-Stavanger-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/21.-Flor-og-Fjaere-Stavanger-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/21.-Flor-og-Fjaere-Stavanger-810x608.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/21.-Flor-og-Fjaere-Stavanger.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">When you go to Norway, you expect to find cold, fjords and maybe trolls…but certainly not a tropical garden. Yet that is exactly what <a href="https://florogfjare.no/english/enjoyment-out-of-this-world" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Flor og Fjaere</a> is. From May to September, you can enjoy the tropical spirit in the heart of the land of fjords.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">22. Oslo Fjord (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15816" height="224" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/22.-Oslo-Fjord-Oslo-300x224.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/22.-Oslo-Fjord-Oslo-300x224.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/22.-Oslo-Fjord-Oslo-768x574.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/22.-Oslo-Fjord-Oslo-810x606.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/22.-Oslo-Fjord-Oslo.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">When you are in Oslo, take some time to look at the famous Oslo Fjord. The best way to access it is to go by <a href="https://www.jenreviews.com/best-boat-accessories/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">boat</a>, which offers a great cruise. You can also decide to be adventurous and hike there. In both cases, reserve the whole day, bring snacks and plenty of batteries for you camera to make sure you don’t miss any photo opportunities.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">23. Viking Ship Museum (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15817" height="223" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/23.-Viking-Ship-Museum-Oslo-300x223.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/23.-Viking-Ship-Museum-Oslo-300x223.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/23.-Viking-Ship-Museum-Oslo-768x570.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/23.-Viking-Ship-Museum-Oslo-810x602.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/23.-Viking-Ship-Museum-Oslo.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sail with the Vikings? While you most likely won’t get the chance to do that, you can sate your curiosity in the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. In a few hours, you can learn all about Vikings, their ships and the raider way of life.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">24. Bergen Fish Market (Bergen)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Do you like fish? If so, you will enjoy a walk through the Bergen Fish Market. The smell of fresh fish may even tempt you to try some – and you well should. While the market has gotten a bit touristy for the taste of some, it is still a worthwhile place to visit.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">25. Akershus Castle and Fortress (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15818" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/25.-Akershus-Castle-and-Fortress-Oslo-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/25.-Akershus-Castle-and-Fortress-Oslo-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/25.-Akershus-Castle-and-Fortress-Oslo-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/25.-Akershus-Castle-and-Fortress-Oslo-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/25.-Akershus-Castle-and-Fortress-Oslo.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">A charming fort on the sea is what <a href="http://www.visitoslo.com/en/product/?TLp=182662" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Akershus</a> is. This old castle from the 13th century used to be a prison and a fort to protect Oslo from the seaside. See the fortress that resisted all attempts at siege with your own eyes on your Norway trip.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">26. Oslo City Hall (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15819" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/26.-Oslo-City-Hall-Oslo-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/26.-Oslo-City-Hall-Oslo-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/26.-Oslo-City-Hall-Oslo-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/26.-Oslo-City-Hall-Oslo-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/26.-Oslo-City-Hall-Oslo.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">During your walking tour of Oslo you can’t go past the <a href="http://www.visitoslo.com/en/product/?TLp=183783" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Oslo City Hall</a>. While it may not look that impressive from the outside, the inner portions are more likely to charm you. Combine that with the fact that entrance is free and you get a must see if you plan to see Oslo.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">27. Chasing Lights (Tromso)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15820" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/27.-Chasing-Lights-Tromso-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/27.-Chasing-Lights-Tromso-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/27.-Chasing-Lights-Tromso-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/27.-Chasing-Lights-Tromso-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/27.-Chasing-Lights-Tromso.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Aurora borealis, also called the “northern lights”, is a true marvel of nature. Often seen only above the arctic circle, it is a must see on your trip to Norway. <a href="http://chasinglights.co/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Chasing Lights</a> offers a unique tour of chasing the best pictures (with a personal professional photographer) of the dance of light. An unforgettable experience.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">28. Karl Johans Gate (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15821" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/28.-Karl-Johans-Gate-Oslo-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/28.-Karl-Johans-Gate-Oslo-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/28.-Karl-Johans-Gate-Oslo-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/28.-Karl-Johans-Gate-Oslo-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/28.-Karl-Johans-Gate-Oslo.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="http://oslo-norway.ca/attractions/karljohansgate.html" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Karl Johans Gate</a> is a main street in Oslo. It is part of the historical center and is filled with shops, making it a tourist haven compared to the rest of the usually quiet city. Take a long walk and sit down in one of the many restaurants to taste some of the local delicacies.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">29. The Polar Museum (Tromso)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15822" height="198" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/29.-The-Polar-Museum-Tromso-300x198.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/29.-The-Polar-Museum-Tromso-300x198.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/29.-The-Polar-Museum-Tromso-768x508.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/29.-The-Polar-Museum-Tromso-810x536.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/29.-The-Polar-Museum-Tromso.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Ever wondered what drives certain people to the coldest, loneliest edges of the world? Their fascinating stories are captured in the <a href="https://uit.no/om/enhet/artikkel?men=28927&p_document_id=398471&p_dimension_id=88178" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Polar Museum</a> in Tromso. Through the many artifacts you can get a closer look at the life and death of polar explorers.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">30. Lysefjord (Stavanger)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15823" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/30.-Lysefjord-Stavanger-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/30.-Lysefjord-Stavanger-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/30.-Lysefjord-Stavanger-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/30.-Lysefjord-Stavanger-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/30.-Lysefjord-Stavanger.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">A natural marvel in the heart of Norway, <a href="http://www.rodne.no/news/lysefjord-sightseeing/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Lysefjord</a> is like a place out of J. R. R. Tolkien. The mists in the far distance, the snow-capped peaks on both sides as you pass between all contribute to this fantasy-come-true. Take a day to take the trip, you won’t be sorry.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">31. Arctic Cathedral (Tromso)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15824" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/31.-Arctic-Cathedral-Tromso-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/31.-Arctic-Cathedral-Tromso-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/31.-Arctic-Cathedral-Tromso-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/31.-Arctic-Cathedral-Tromso-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/31.-Arctic-Cathedral-Tromso.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Modern architecture is something that never ceases to amaze. If you are a fan, the <a href="http://www.ishavskatedralen.no/en/the-arctic-cathedral/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Arctic Cathedral</a> will give you goosebumps. The design really captures the wild nature of Norway with its cold exterior, but warm interior. A must see if you are in Tromso.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">32. Polaria (Tromso)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">This half museum, half zoo has a lot to offer in the hours you will spend there. A mix of static and live displays show the variety of Arctic life. In their educational films, you can learn how northern lights work and why they show. All in all, <a href="http://www.polaria.no/home.155300.en.html" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Polaria</a> is one of the best places to take your children to. And did I mention the seals yet?</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">33. Old Town (Stavanger)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15825" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/33.-Old-Town-Stavanger-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/33.-Old-Town-Stavanger-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/33.-Old-Town-Stavanger-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/33.-Old-Town-Stavanger-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/33.-Old-Town-Stavanger.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">What is more romantic than a slow walk through and old city center with wooden houses, cobbled streets and narrow passages? <a href="http://www.stavangertravel.com/trip/gamlestavanger.cfm" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Old Town of Stavanger</a> is typically Norwegian in style and offers a sardine canning museum, art galleries and a multitude of shops, where you can search for trinkets to bring home to your loved ones.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">34. Hardanger Fjord (Bergen)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15826" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/34.-Hardanger-Fjord-Bergen-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/34.-Hardanger-Fjord-Bergen-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/34.-Hardanger-Fjord-Bergen-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/34.-Hardanger-Fjord-Bergen.jpg 800w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">When you think of the most beautiful landscapes of the world, the mind remembers the fjords of Norway. One such is the <a href="http://en.hardangerfjord.com/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Hardanger Fjord</a>. It will charm you with its lovely scenery. Visit with a car to take in the sights on the way there as well.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">35. Puppy Training Experience At Husky Farm (Tromso)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15827" height="203" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/35.-Puppy-Training-Experience-At-Husky-Farm-Tromso-300x203.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/35.-Puppy-Training-Experience-At-Husky-Farm-Tromso-300x203.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/35.-Puppy-Training-Experience-At-Husky-Farm-Tromso-768x520.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/35.-Puppy-Training-Experience-At-Husky-Farm-Tromso-810x548.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/35.-Puppy-Training-Experience-At-Husky-Farm-Tromso.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Do you and your kids think huskies are cute? Well, on this special experience, you can meet them up close. Visit a husky training farm where young huskers are trained to work as a team and join them on a hike around the beautiful Norwegian wilderness. A sure hit with kids!</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">36. Stegastein Lookout (Aurland Municipality)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15828" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/36.-Stegastein-Lookout-Aurland-Municipality-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/36.-Stegastein-Lookout-Aurland-Municipality-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/36.-Stegastein-Lookout-Aurland-Municipality.jpg 650w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="http://www.fjordnorway.com/top-attractions/flam-railway/stegastein" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Stegastein Lookout</a> deserves its name. What a lookout it is! Norway has no shortage of amazing sights, but this one ranks among the very best. Bring your camera and get to take some pictures all your friends will envy.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">37. Briksdal Glacier (Stryn)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15829" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/37.-Briksdal-Glacier-Stryn-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/37.-Briksdal-Glacier-Stryn-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/37.-Briksdal-Glacier-Stryn-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/37.-Briksdal-Glacier-Stryn-810x608.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/37.-Briksdal-Glacier-Stryn.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">A walk to one of the remaining glaciers in the world is indeed a special experience. Not only does if offer time to think about man’s effect on the environment, it also shows you what exactly we will lose. And it is spectacular. <a href="http://en.nordfjord.no/things-to-do/briksdal-glacier-p835883" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Briksdal Glacier</a> is a must see.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">38. Mount Ulriken (Bergen)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15830" height="169" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/38.-Mount-Ulriken-Bergen-300x169.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/38.-Mount-Ulriken-Bergen-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/38.-Mount-Ulriken-Bergen-768x433.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/38.-Mount-Ulriken-Bergen-810x456.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/38.-Mount-Ulriken-Bergen.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Bergen is known as the City between the Seven Mountains. <a href="http://ulriken643.no/en/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Mount Ulriken</a> is the tallest of them and offers the best views. There is a cable car ride if you only want to see the top, but if you have time, go by foot and enjoy the short and not too difficult hike.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">39. Svalbard Museum (Spitsbergen)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15831" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/39.-Svalbard-Museum-Spitsbergen-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/39.-Svalbard-Museum-Spitsbergen-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/39.-Svalbard-Museum-Spitsbergen-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/39.-Svalbard-Museum-Spitsbergen-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/39.-Svalbard-Museum-Spitsbergen.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="http://www.visitsvalbard.com/?id=95535411" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Svalbard Museum</a> is a great way to get an insight into the way of life in the harsh lands north of the polar line. The arctic life and wildlife are well represented in the many exhibits. Although the museum is on the smaller side, you will still spend an hour or two to learn everything.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">40. Seven Sisters (Geiranger)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15832" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/40.-Seven-Sisters-Geiranger-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/40.-Seven-Sisters-Geiranger-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/40.-Seven-Sisters-Geiranger-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/40.-Seven-Sisters-Geiranger-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/40.-Seven-Sisters-Geiranger.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">A waterfall called the Seven Sisters? Man, that sound like something interesting to see. And it is. Learn about the story behind the name while you count the streams. Best to visit in spring, when the flow is at its peak.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">41. The Flam Railway (Flam)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15833" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/41.-The-Flam-Railway-Flam-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/41.-The-Flam-Railway-Flam-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/41.-The-Flam-Railway-Flam.jpg 768w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">This scenic 2-hour trip on the <a href="https://www.visitflam.com/en/flamsbana/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Flam Railway</a> will take you back in time to great views. In the heritage carriages you will see a video of the history of the railway. But don’t forget to look out the window or you’ll miss the views. If you can, get a window seat.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">42. Fjord Safari (Flam)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15834" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/42.-Fjord-Safari-Flam-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/42.-Fjord-Safari-Flam-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/42.-Fjord-Safari-Flam-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/42.-Fjord-Safari-Flam-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/42.-Fjord-Safari-Flam-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/42.-Fjord-Safari-Flam-1140x760.jpg 1140w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">What do you get when you combine <a href="http://www.fjordsafari.com/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">fjords and safari</a>? You get an unforgettable experience. The beautiful scenery of the Norwegian fjords will take your breath away and leave you speechless. The guides will give you a background of history as you take in the magnificence around you.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">43. Flaamsbana Museum(Flam)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15835" height="199" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/43.-Flaamsbana-MuseumFlam-300x199.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/43.-Flaamsbana-MuseumFlam-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/43.-Flaamsbana-MuseumFlam-768x510.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/43.-Flaamsbana-MuseumFlam-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/43.-Flaamsbana-MuseumFlam-810x538.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/43.-Flaamsbana-MuseumFlam-1140x757.jpg 1140w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Flaamsbana Museet is a lovely little museum explaining the history of the Flam railway. Despite being small, it is packed with exhibits that show the blood, sweat and tears of workers who toiled on it for 20 long years. Best combined with a ride on the railway.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">44. Olden (Stryn)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15836" height="199" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/44.-Olden-Stryn-300x199.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/44.-Olden-Stryn-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/44.-Olden-Stryn-768x511.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/44.-Olden-Stryn-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/44.-Olden-Stryn-810x539.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/44.-Olden-Stryn-1140x758.jpg 1140w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Is heaven a place on Earth? Well, maybe not, but some places come close. <a href="http://www.cruise-norway.no/Ports/Olden/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Olden</a>is one of them. The town is small, but charming and offers a gateway to the glaciers, which is where you’ll want to go. Still, take a look around town and take some of their peace home with you.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">45. Lom Stave Church (Lom)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15837" height="199" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/45.-Lom-Stave-Church-Lom-300x199.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/45.-Lom-Stave-Church-Lom-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/45.-Lom-Stave-Church-Lom-768x510.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/45.-Lom-Stave-Church-Lom-810x537.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/45.-Lom-Stave-Church-Lom.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Stave churches are common in Norway, but not all are as well preserved or as large as the <a href="http://lomstavechurch.no/english.html" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">stave church in Lom</a>. With wooden exterior and interior, it is a piece of cultural architecture that you have to see.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">46. Hemsedal Ski Centre (Hemsedal)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="http://www.hemsedal.com/en/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Hemsedal Ski Centre</a> is a ski resort with slopes for all levels, restaurants for all tastes and activities for all ages. Apre-ski is easily accessible and in the evening when you put the kids to bed, you can go out to the local bars and have fun.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">47. Baroniet Rosendal (Rosendal)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15838" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/47.-Baroniet-Rosendal-Rosendal-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/47.-Baroniet-Rosendal-Rosendal-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/47.-Baroniet-Rosendal-Rosendal-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/47.-Baroniet-Rosendal-Rosendal-810x608.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/47.-Baroniet-Rosendal-Rosendal.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">If you want to see some beautiful roses and have a tasty lunch, you have to go to<a href="http://www.baroniet.no/en/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Baroniet Rosendal</a>. It is Norway’s pride and precious, and well worth a visit. Don’t forget the view to the waterfall and the lovely rhubarb cake!</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">48. Njord – Seakayak and Wilderness Adventure Day Tours (Flam)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15839" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/48.-Njord-Seakayak-and-Wilderness-Adventure-Day-Tours-Flam-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/48.-Njord-Seakayak-and-Wilderness-Adventure-Day-Tours-Flam-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/48.-Njord-Seakayak-and-Wilderness-Adventure-Day-Tours-Flam-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/48.-Njord-Seakayak-and-Wilderness-Adventure-Day-Tours-Flam-810x608.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/48.-Njord-Seakayak-and-Wilderness-Adventure-Day-Tours-Flam.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">If you’re not satisfied just by looking and need some adrenaline and activity, join the<a href="http://www.njord.as/trips" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Njord day tours</a>. You might have kayaked on a river, or in the warm sea, but have you ever done it among towering fjords? If not, I bet you’re getting the itch just reading about it.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">49. Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall (Norheimsund)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15840" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/49.-Steinsdalsfossen-Waterfall-Norheimsund-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/49.-Steinsdalsfossen-Waterfall-Norheimsund-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/49.-Steinsdalsfossen-Waterfall-Norheimsund-768x511.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/49.-Steinsdalsfossen-Waterfall-Norheimsund-810x539.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/49.-Steinsdalsfossen-Waterfall-Norheimsund.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">The <a href="http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/steinsdalfossen" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall</a> is an amazing experience. The sheer size of it is stunning and to walk under it is a unique memory you will be able to take home. One of your trip to Norway highlights.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">50. The Polar Bear Society (Hammerfest)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15841" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/50.-The-Polar-Bear-Society-Hammerfest-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/50.-The-Polar-Bear-Society-Hammerfest-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/50.-The-Polar-Bear-Society-Hammerfest-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/50.-The-Polar-Bear-Society-Hammerfest-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/50.-The-Polar-Bear-Society-Hammerfest.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Polar bears are among the most endangered species in the world. Due to global warming, their natural habitat is shrinking day by day. The Polar Bear Society is an effort to stop that. In this museum dedicated to the animals and their environment, you too can become a member.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">51. Narvik War Museum (Narvik)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15842" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/51.-Narvik-War-Museum-Narvik-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/51.-Narvik-War-Museum-Narvik-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/51.-Narvik-War-Museum-Narvik-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/51.-Narvik-War-Museum-Narvik-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/51.-Narvik-War-Museum-Narvik.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">A must see in Narvik, this <a href="http://www.visitnarvik.com/Home/?News=126" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">museum</a> focuses on World War 2 and gives a unique philosophical view of war which is often forgotten in textbooks. Plenty of exhibits are sure to keep you busy for a few hours.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">52. Haukland Beach (Leknes)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15843" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/52.-Haukland-Beach-Leknes-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/52.-Haukland-Beach-Leknes-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/52.-Haukland-Beach-Leknes-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/52.-Haukland-Beach-Leknes-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/52.-Haukland-Beach-Leknes-810x608.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/52.-Haukland-Beach-Leknes-1140x855.jpg 1140w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/52.-Haukland-Beach-Leknes.jpg 1600w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">The best beaches are in warm places…or are they? In Leknes, you can find a beach straight out the Pirates of the Caribbean in the grip of nordic ice and tall fjords. You won’t be prancing around in your bikinis, but it sure is beautiful.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">53. Artico Icebar (Honnigsvag)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-15844" height="224" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/53.-Artico-Icebar-Honnigsvag-300x224.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/53.-Artico-Icebar-Honnigsvag-300x224.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/53.-Artico-Icebar-Honnigsvag-768x575.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/53.-Artico-Icebar-Honnigsvag-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/53.-Artico-Icebar-Honnigsvag-810x606.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/53.-Artico-Icebar-Honnigsvag-1140x853.jpg 1140w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">A bar where everything is made out of ice? Sign me up! You are sure to get a warm welcome in this cold(er) place, so bring your warm clothes and they will supply the drinks and warm feelings. Family friendly, as drinks are nonalcoholic.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">54. Romsdalseggen Ridge (Andalsnes)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15845" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/54.-Romsdalseggen-Andalsnes-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/54.-Romsdalseggen-Andalsnes-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/54.-Romsdalseggen-Andalsnes.jpg 600w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Looking for day hiking trip ideas? <a href="http://visitandalsnes.com/en/hikeromsdalseggen/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Romsdalseggen</a> in Andalsnes is a favorite choice of many. The climb is steep but the views make up for it. As you stand free above the valley, you will know. Don’t forget to bring some food and rain clothes.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">55. Briksdalsbreen (Olden)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-15846" height="199" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/55.-Briksdalsbreen-Olden-300x199.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/55.-Briksdalsbreen-Olden-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/55.-Briksdalsbreen-Olden-768x510.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/55.-Briksdalsbreen-Olden-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/55.-Briksdalsbreen-Olden-810x538.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/55.-Briksdalsbreen-Olden-1140x757.jpg 1140w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">If you have never seen a glacier up close, your trip to Norway is the perfect opportunity. <a href="https://www.visitnorway.com/listings/briksdal-glacier/3571/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Briksdalsbreen</a> is one of the most known and easiest to get to. Only a short boat cruise and a hike away, you can get to see nature in its primal form. Who knows, maybe it will be gone in a decade. Why wait?</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">56. The Nobel Peace Center (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Nobel prizes are awarded for best achievements in science and human rights. Their yearly giving is a long standing tradition. In the Nobel Peace Center you will learn about the beginnings of the award and its evolution over time, as well as about the various recipients.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">57. Norwegian Petroleum Museum (Stavanger)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15847" height="173" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/57.-Norwegian-Petroleum-Museum-Stavanger-300x173.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/57.-Norwegian-Petroleum-Museum-Stavanger-300x173.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/57.-Norwegian-Petroleum-Museum-Stavanger-768x443.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/57.-Norwegian-Petroleum-Museum-Stavanger-810x468.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/57.-Norwegian-Petroleum-Museum-Stavanger.jpg 840w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Learning about petroleum might not sound too appealing to anyone but a few people in the profession, but the <a href="http://www.norskolje.museum.no/en/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Norwegian Petroleum Museum</a> is designed in a way that presents the trade in a simple, easy-to-understand way. It even its look into a very controversial topic fun!</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">58. Aker Brygge (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15848" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/58.-Aker-Brygge-Oslo-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/58.-Aker-Brygge-Oslo-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/58.-Aker-Brygge-Oslo-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/58.-Aker-Brygge-Oslo-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/58.-Aker-Brygge-Oslo.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">The <a href="http://www.visitoslo.com/en/activities-and-attractions/boroughs/aker-brygge-tjuvholmen/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Aker Brygge</a> is a strip along the sea, filled with restaurants and shops. It is perfect for a long, slow stroll. Both tourists and locals come here and the place can get quite crowded on a sunny day, so for some quiet time, go in the early morning.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">59. The Norwegian Parliament (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15849" height="209" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/59.-The-Norwegian-Parliament-Oslo-300x209.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/59.-The-Norwegian-Parliament-Oslo-300x209.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/59.-The-Norwegian-Parliament-Oslo-768x535.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/59.-The-Norwegian-Parliament-Oslo-1024x713.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/59.-The-Norwegian-Parliament-Oslo-810x564.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/59.-The-Norwegian-Parliament-Oslo-1140x794.jpg 1140w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/59.-The-Norwegian-Parliament-Oslo-145x100.jpg 145w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="https://www.stortinget.no/en/In-English" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Norwegian Parliament</a> is a marvel of architecture and looks impressive from the outside. But, the true gem here are the guided tours – which are free – of the interior. They have a limit of 30 people and start every hour; the places fill up quickly, so be on time if you wish to see the inside and learn more about Norwegian democracy.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">60. Iron Age Farm (Stavanger)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15850" height="169" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/60.-Iron-Age-Farm-Stavanger-300x169.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/60.-Iron-Age-Farm-Stavanger-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/60.-Iron-Age-Farm-Stavanger-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/60.-Iron-Age-Farm-Stavanger-810x456.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/60.-Iron-Age-Farm-Stavanger.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">If you are a history buff, you will certainly enjoy this: an <a href="http://am.uis.no/category.php?categoryID=16105" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">iron age farm</a>, rebuilt on the base of an original farm from before 650 AD. The current version is a faithful replica, complete with all the tools used at the time. Children can use those tools to try their hands at steel making!</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">61. Swords in Rock (Stavanger)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">The three swords in the rock mark the actual place of the last battle in the divided Norway. After it, the kingdoms were united under one rule of king Harald. If you listen closely, you can still hear the voices of the last Viking kings whispering…</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">62. Lofoten War Museum (Svolvaer)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15852" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/62.-Lofoten-War-Museum-Svolvaer-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/62.-Lofoten-War-Museum-Svolvaer-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/62.-Lofoten-War-Museum-Svolvaer-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/62.-Lofoten-War-Museum-Svolvaer-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/62.-Lofoten-War-Museum-Svolvaer-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/62.-Lofoten-War-Museum-Svolvaer-1140x760.jpg 1140w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="http://www.lofotenkrigmus.no/e_omuseet.htm" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Lofoten War Museum</a> covers the period between 1940 and 1945 – the years of the Second Word War. It is a privately owned museum and the owner greets you on arrival and is very happy to help visitors. The collection itself is huge and included several rare pieces. A must see for history freaks and otherwise.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">63. The Royal Palace Tour(Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15853" height="193" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/63.-The-Royal-Palace-Oslo-300x193.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/63.-The-Royal-Palace-Oslo-300x193.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/63.-The-Royal-Palace-Oslo-768x494.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/63.-The-Royal-Palace-Oslo-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/63.-The-Royal-Palace-Oslo-810x521.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/63.-The-Royal-Palace-Oslo-1140x733.jpg 1140w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="http://www.visitoslo.com/en/product/?TLp=181644" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Royal Palace of Oslo</a> is the seat of the royal family. However, tourists are only permitted in the outside areas out of summertime, so you won’t get to see how the king and queen of Norway live if you come in another season (but if you are visiting Norway during summer, click the link!). Still, you can take a picture with the royal guard: just make sure to show them their due respect. Otherwise they might get angry – and they have guns.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">64. Bergen Aquarium (Bergen)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15854" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/64.-Bergen-Aquarium-Bergen-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/64.-Bergen-Aquarium-Bergen-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/64.-Bergen-Aquarium-Bergen-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/64.-Bergen-Aquarium-Bergen-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/64.-Bergen-Aquarium-Bergen.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Penguins, sea lions, seals…and more can be seen at the <a href="https://en.visitbergen.com/things-to-do/bergen-aquarium-p822383" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Bergen Aquarium</a>. In the good three hours you will spend there you will see the aforementioned creatures plus a number of others, some of which will surprise you. Excellent for children.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">65. Norway’s Resistance Museum (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15855" height="129" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/65.-Norways-Resistance-Museum-Oslo-300x129.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/65.-Norways-Resistance-Museum-Oslo-300x129.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/65.-Norways-Resistance-Museum-Oslo-768x329.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/65.-Norways-Resistance-Museum-Oslo-1024x439.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/65.-Norways-Resistance-Museum-Oslo-810x347.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/65.-Norways-Resistance-Museum-Oslo-1140x489.jpg 1140w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/65.-Norways-Resistance-Museum-Oslo.jpg 1400w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">For all who want to learn more about Norway’s involvement in WW2, this is the place. <a href="http://www.visitoslo.com/en/product/?TLp=181474" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Norway’s Resistance Museum</a> is a story told through the collection of war memorabilia and war stories. Norway in particular had an important role due to Quisling…but that you will learn there.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">66. Tusenfryd (Vinterbro)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15856" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/66.-Tusenfryd-Vinterbro-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/66.-Tusenfryd-Vinterbro-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/66.-Tusenfryd-Vinterbro-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/66.-Tusenfryd-Vinterbro-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/66.-Tusenfryd-Vinterbro-810x608.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/66.-Tusenfryd-Vinterbro-1140x855.jpg 1140w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="http://www.visitoslo.com/en/product/?TLp=186606" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Tusenfryd</a> is an amusement park near Oslo. It has rides for all levels of adrenaline tolerance and kids and adults alike can enjoy it. A great place to spend a weekend day at – or more than one.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">67. Hunderfossen Familiepark (Lillehammer)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-15857" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/67.-Hunderfossen-Familiepark-Lillehammer-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/67.-Hunderfossen-Familiepark-Lillehammer-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/67.-Hunderfossen-Familiepark-Lillehammer-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/67.-Hunderfossen-Familiepark-Lillehammer-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/67.-Hunderfossen-Familiepark-Lillehammer-810x608.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/67.-Hunderfossen-Familiepark-Lillehammer-1140x855.jpg 1140w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="https://hunderfossen.no/english/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Hunderfossen Familiepark</a> is a family-friendly amusement park with a typically Norwegian theme: trolls and other traditional stories. In the summer, it is much like any other park, but in the winter, it become a place of buzzing activity. Ice sculptures, snow rafting, ice queen,…bring your kids, they will love you for it!</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">68. Lofotr Viking Museum (Vestvagoy)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15858" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/68.-Lofotr-Viking-Museum-Vestvagoy-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/68.-Lofotr-Viking-Museum-Vestvagoy-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/68.-Lofotr-Viking-Museum-Vestvagoy-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/68.-Lofotr-Viking-Museum-Vestvagoy-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/68.-Lofotr-Viking-Museum-Vestvagoy-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/68.-Lofotr-Viking-Museum-Vestvagoy-1140x760.jpg 1140w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Vikings were an interesting bunch. Their lives and culture are still part of Norway today and learning more about the Vikings means learning more about the Norwegians. At <a href="http://www.lofotr.no/index.asp" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Lofotr Viking Museum</a>, you can see authentic Viking houses and through online audio, get to know how people used to live.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">69. Norwegian Museum of Technology (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/besok-oss/information-in-english/288-welcome-to-the-norwegian-museum-of-science-and-technology" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Norwegian Museum of Technology</a> is a complete collection of technological advanced when it comes to the country. Everything – from electricity to woodcutting – can be found here in one place. Special emphasis in on the industries specific to Norway, like oil drilling; if you are a tech buzz, you will enjoy this.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">70. Botanical Gardens (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15859" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/70.-Botanical-Gardens-Oslo-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/70.-Botanical-Gardens-Oslo-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/70.-Botanical-Gardens-Oslo-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/70.-Botanical-Gardens-Oslo-810x608.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/70.-Botanical-Gardens-Oslo.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Visiting the Botanical Gardens in Oslo might not only be an opportunity to see some beautiful flowers, but also to get some much needed warmth in the green houses (especially during winter). An oasis in an otherwise cold city.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">71. Stavanger Cathedral (Stavanger)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15860" height="300" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/71.-Stavanger-Cathedral-Stavanger-225x300.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/71.-Stavanger-Cathedral-Stavanger-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/71.-Stavanger-Cathedral-Stavanger-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/71.-Stavanger-Cathedral-Stavanger-810x1080.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/71.-Stavanger-Cathedral-Stavanger-1140x1520.jpg 1140w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="225" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="https://www.regionstavanger-ryfylke.com/see-and-do/stavanger-cathedral-p801363" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Stavanger Cathedral</a> is the only cathedral from the Middle Ages in Norway that has remained in its original form and retained its function all the way to today. It was built in 1125 and survived kings, fires and wars. It still stands magnificent today, waiting for lost souls to wander in.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">72. Grunerlokka (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15861" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/72.-Grunerlokka-Oslo-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/72.-Grunerlokka-Oslo-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/72.-Grunerlokka-Oslo-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/72.-Grunerlokka-Oslo-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/72.-Grunerlokka-Oslo.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="http://www.coolhunting.com/travel/word-of-mouth-grunerlokka-oslo" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Grunerlokka</a> is a city within a city. Only a few minutes away from the city center, it is always pulsing with life: all the small shops, bars and restaurants turn this area into a hipster paradise. Every visit is a new adventure.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">73. Frogner Park (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15862" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/73.-Frogner-Park-Oslo-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/73.-Frogner-Park-Oslo-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/73.-Frogner-Park-Oslo-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/73.-Frogner-Park-Oslo-810x608.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/73.-Frogner-Park-Oslo.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Sometimes we all have to escape the daily grind of city life and parks, filled with green and laughter are often the best choice. If you start to long for the hills of green during your Oslo stay, visit <a href="http://www.visitoslo.com/en/product/?TLp=229519" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Frogner Park</a> for an afternoon relaxation. Whoever you bring with you, take a blanket and some food and enjoy.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">74. Northern Lights Cathedral (Alta)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15863" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/74.-Northern-Lights-Cathedral-Alta-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/74.-Northern-Lights-Cathedral-Alta-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/74.-Northern-Lights-Cathedral-Alta-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/74.-Northern-Lights-Cathedral-Alta-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/74.-Northern-Lights-Cathedral-Alta.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Religious architecture in Norway is something else and the <a href="http://www.nordlyskatedral.no/page.jsp?ref=nordlyskatedralen&lang=en" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Northern Lights Cathedral</a> in Alta is no exception. The concrete and titanium sheets mirror the cold, harsh environment while the candle-lit inside reminds of a warm campfire. Something worth seeing even if you aren’t religious.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">75. Lysgardsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena (Lillehammer)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15864" height="199" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/75.-Lysgardsbakkene-Ski-Jumping-Arena-Lillehammer-300x199.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/75.-Lysgardsbakkene-Ski-Jumping-Arena-Lillehammer-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/75.-Lysgardsbakkene-Ski-Jumping-Arena-Lillehammer-768x510.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/75.-Lysgardsbakkene-Ski-Jumping-Arena-Lillehammer-810x538.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/75.-Lysgardsbakkene-Ski-Jumping-Arena-Lillehammer.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="http://www.olympiaparken.no/en/anleggene/lysgardsbakkene-hoppanlegg" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Lysgardsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena</a> is part of an Olympic park where the 1994 Winter Olympics were held. The ski jumping hill is the highlight of the park. If you are not afraid of heights, you can climb the stairs and enjoy the amazing view from the top.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">76. Whale Safari Andenes (Andenes)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15865" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/76.-Whale-Safari-Andenes-Andenes-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/76.-Whale-Safari-Andenes-Andenes-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/76.-Whale-Safari-Andenes-Andenes-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/76.-Whale-Safari-Andenes-Andenes-810x608.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/76.-Whale-Safari-Andenes-Andenes.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">A <a href="http://www.whalesafari.no/?lang=en" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">whale safari</a> with a you-will-see-a-whale-or-money-back guarantee! Climb aboard a sturdy boat and go whale hunting. Not for meat, but for pictures. The experience starts with a walk through a whale museum and an explanation of how they use sonars to find whales. Then, they approach them slowly and silently as to not disturb them, while you get your chance to take some pictures.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">77. Astrup Fearnley Museum(Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15866" height="205" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/77.-Astrup-Fearnley-Museum-Oslo-300x205.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/77.-Astrup-Fearnley-Museum-Oslo-300x205.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/77.-Astrup-Fearnley-Museum-Oslo-768x524.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/77.-Astrup-Fearnley-Museum-Oslo-810x553.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/77.-Astrup-Fearnley-Museum-Oslo-145x100.jpg 145w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/77.-Astrup-Fearnley-Museum-Oslo-380x260.jpg 380w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/77.-Astrup-Fearnley-Museum-Oslo.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">A great museum in a an awe-inspiring building. Renzo Piano is the main star, but they have temporary exhibitions all the time, so make sure to check which ones are on display during your stay. But if you like modern art, a visit to the <a href="http://afmuseet.no/en/hjem" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Astrup Fearnley Museum</a> is a no brainer.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">78. Sognsvann Lake (Oslo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15867" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/78.-Sognsvann-Lake-Oslo-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/78.-Sognsvann-Lake-Oslo-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/78.-Sognsvann-Lake-Oslo-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/78.-Sognsvann-Lake-Oslo-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/78.-Sognsvann-Lake-Oslo.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="https://utrip.com/plan-travel/norway/oslo/sognsvann-lake/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sognsvann Lake</a> is a scenic lake conveniently places near Oslo city center. When you need some relaxation or recreation, you can come here. In the winter, you can ice skate on the frozen lake and in the summer, you can swim in it. Versatile!</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">79. Old Town Bridge (Trondheim)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15868" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/79.-Old-Town-Bridge-Trondheim-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/79.-Old-Town-Bridge-Trondheim-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/79.-Old-Town-Bridge-Trondheim-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/79.-Old-Town-Bridge-Trondheim-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/79.-Old-Town-Bridge-Trondheim.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">During your walk through the old town of Trondheim don’t miss out on the <a href="https://www.trondheim.com/old-town-bridge" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">old bridge</a>. When you pass through the bridge gates, make a wish: it will come true. And if not, you’ll still have the memory of a nice walk.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">80. The Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park (Kristiansand)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15869" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/80.-The-Kristiansand-Zoo-and-Amusement-Park-Kristiansand-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/80.-The-Kristiansand-Zoo-and-Amusement-Park-Kristiansand-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/80.-The-Kristiansand-Zoo-and-Amusement-Park-Kristiansand-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/80.-The-Kristiansand-Zoo-and-Amusement-Park-Kristiansand-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/80.-The-Kristiansand-Zoo-and-Amusement-Park-Kristiansand.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">An awesome place that combines exotic animals with activities for children! If you are looking for things to do with your whole family, look no further: <a href="https://www.dyreparken.no/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park</a> is a must do. You will see lions, tigers, giraffes and much more while walking around this surprisingly large park. And when you grow tired of watching the myriad of animals, there is also a myriad of activities waiting for you.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">81. Atlantic Sea Park (Alesund)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15870" height="198" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/81.-Atlantic-Sea-Park-Alesund-300x198.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/81.-Atlantic-Sea-Park-Alesund-300x198.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/81.-Atlantic-Sea-Park-Alesund-768x508.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/81.-Atlantic-Sea-Park-Alesund-810x536.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/81.-Atlantic-Sea-Park-Alesund.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">The <a href="http://www.norwaygreentours.com/do-and-see/the-atlantic-sea-park/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Atlantic Sea Park</a> in – according to Time Magazine – the most beautiful town in the world is something you will regret missing. Here’s what you will miss if you don’t go: holding live fish, seeing penguins and otters up close and lobsters fighting with knives. Ok, not the last one. But you get the point: this is a must see.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">82. The Fortified Town (Fredrikstad)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">The fortified town in Fredrikstad is the best preserved in Northern Europe and is buzzing with activity. Concerts, cafes, restaurants, street performers…walking around here never gets boring. And since nowadays there are no guards, archers or cannons, you are free to come by and visit.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">83. Besseggen (Vagamo)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">A hike to Besseggen is an adventure you will never forget. The 6-8 hour hike is no easy task, but the reward is proportionate to the effort. On the climb you will be privy to some of the best sights Norway has to offer. Come prepared with multiple layers of clothing, food for snacks and leave your fear of heights at home.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">84. Fredriksten Fortress (Halden)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15871" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/84.-Fredriksten-Fortress-Halden-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/84.-Fredriksten-Fortress-Halden-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/84.-Fredriksten-Fortress-Halden-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/84.-Fredriksten-Fortress-Halden.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/84.-Fredriksten-Fortress-Halden-810x608.jpg 810w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">An awesome fortress waiting for you to discover! <a href="https://www.visitnorway.com/listings/fredriksten-fortress/8877/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Fredriksten Fortress</a> is magnificent to see. There is an exquisite restaurant inside: you might want to try the wine and steak, they are delicious. You can also look around the castle, climb all over the walls and learn about its history in the museum.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">85. Kirkenes Snow Hotel (Kirkenes)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15872" height="212" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/85.-Kirkenes-Snow-Hotel-Kirkenes-300x212.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/85.-Kirkenes-Snow-Hotel-Kirkenes-300x212.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/85.-Kirkenes-Snow-Hotel-Kirkenes-768x542.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/85.-Kirkenes-Snow-Hotel-Kirkenes-810x571.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/85.-Kirkenes-Snow-Hotel-Kirkenes.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">When life gives you snow…you make a hotel out if it. The <a href="http://www.kirkenessnowhotel.com/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Kirkenes Snow Hotel</a> is a unique experience, as you will sleep in freezing cold rooms with specially designed sleeping bags to keep you warm. The staff make you feel like a friend and not just a guest. This is no mere hotel, but a destination in itself.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">86. Barents Safari Tours (Kirkenes)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15873" height="198" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/86.-Barents-Safari-Tours-Kirkenes-300x198.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/86.-Barents-Safari-Tours-Kirkenes-300x198.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/86.-Barents-Safari-Tours-Kirkenes.jpg 360w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">At <a href="http://www.barentssafari.no/en/home/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Barents Safari Tours</a>, you get your choice between four different kinds of safari: riverboat, snowmobile, ATV and king crab safari. On the last one you of course get to see the frankly huge water creatures called king crabs (for a good reason). The guides are excellent and explain everything you would want to know.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">87. Latefossen (Odda)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Mark Latefossen on your maps. If you happen to travel nearby on your journey, make a stop to look at the roaring double waterfall. The sound might deafen you a bit but the view will pay off.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">88. Svalbard Church (Longyearbyen)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15874" height="300" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/88.-Svalbard-Church-Longyearbyen-225x300.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/88.-Svalbard-Church-Longyearbyen-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/88.-Svalbard-Church-Longyearbyen-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/88.-Svalbard-Church-Longyearbyen-810x1080.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/88.-Svalbard-Church-Longyearbyen-1140x1520.jpg 1140w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/88.-Svalbard-Church-Longyearbyen.jpg 1224w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="225" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="http://www.visitsvalbard.com/?id=564186512" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Svalbard Church</a> is the world’s most northern church. Its style is simple and practical: in these harsh conditions, function comes before form. Still, it is lovely in its simplicity and honest style. If you find yourself up in the north, come visit.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">89. Spiralen (Drammen)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15875" height="199" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/89.-Spiralen-Drammen-300x199.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/89.-Spiralen-Drammen-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/89.-Spiralen-Drammen.jpg 751w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">The spiral tunnel is a tourist attraction, but it is a byproduct of locals being displeased with quarrying destroying the local landscape. So instead they decided for a tunnel, which ended up becoming a tourist attraction. Lovely view from the top.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">90. Rockheim (Trondheim)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Norway’s national museum of popular music, Rockheim, is home to the history, culture and many artifacts of Norwegian music. If you are a fan at all, this will be your ultimate experience. Whether you like Norwegian metal or hip hop, they have you covered. A pleasant few hours to spend with music.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">91. Bakklandet Old Town (Trondheim)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">When you cross the Trondheim bridge, you enter the bohemian part of the town, where you can find all the best coffee spots, art galleries and alternative shops. In Bakklandet Old Town, every house is a different color, the roads are paved with cobblestones and the atmosphere is relaxed and cozy. Perfect?</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">92. The Borderland Museum (Kirkenes)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15876" height="167" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/92.-The-Borderland-Museum-Kirkenes-300x167.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/92.-The-Borderland-Museum-Kirkenes-300x167.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/92.-The-Borderland-Museum-Kirkenes-768x427.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/92.-The-Borderland-Museum-Kirkenes-810x451.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/92.-The-Borderland-Museum-Kirkenes.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">A museum for history lovers! The Borderland Museum covers events on the tri-border of Norway, Finland and Russia during the Second World War, as well as the history of mining and Sami people in the area. Definitely worth spending an hour or two if your time here if you find yourself in Kirkenes.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">93. Alnes Lighthouse (Alesund)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15877" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/93.-Alnes-Lighthouse-Alesund-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/93.-Alnes-Lighthouse-Alesund-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/93.-Alnes-Lighthouse-Alesund-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/93.-Alnes-Lighthouse-Alesund-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/93.-Alnes-Lighthouse-Alesund-810x608.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/93.-Alnes-Lighthouse-Alesund-1140x855.jpg 1140w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/93.-Alnes-Lighthouse-Alesund.jpg 1600w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="http://lighthousesofnorway.com/alnes-lighthouse/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Alnes Lighthouse</a> is one the most visited lighthouses in Norway. It features a small museum and an art gallery, where you can look at the exhibition while sipping on coffee. Open from May to October, it only takes a 30-minute drive from Alesund to get there.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">94. Kristiansten Fortress (Trondheim)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-15878" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/94.-Kristiansten-Fortress-Trondheim-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/94.-Kristiansten-Fortress-Trondheim-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/94.-Kristiansten-Fortress-Trondheim-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/94.-Kristiansten-Fortress-Trondheim.jpg 800w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/trondelag/trondheim/things-to-do/attractions/kristiansten-fortress/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Kristiansten Fortress</a> is the best place to go to see Trondheim from above. The view is great; add to that a nice climb and a historic fortress (which played a key role in the Great Northern War) and you get a nice afternoon activity for a sunny day.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">95. Tyholttarnet (Trondheim)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-15879" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/95.-Tyholttarnet-Trondheim-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/95.-Tyholttarnet-Trondheim-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/95.-Tyholttarnet-Trondheim-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/95.-Tyholttarnet-Trondheim-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/95.-Tyholttarnet-Trondheim-810x608.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/95.-Tyholttarnet-Trondheim-1140x855.jpg 1140w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />A revolving restaurant with first rate service high in the sky above Trondheim? Where do I sign up? <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyholtt%C3%A5rnet" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Tyholttarnet</a> is a radio tower, complete with an observation deck and the previously mentioned restaurant. The restaurant is 80 meters up and makes one full revolution per hour.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">96. Jugendstilsenteret and Kunstmuseet Kube (Alesund)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15880" height="200" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/96.-Jugendstilsenteret-and-Kunstmuseet-Kube-Alesund-300x200.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/96.-Jugendstilsenteret-and-Kunstmuseet-Kube-Alesund-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/96.-Jugendstilsenteret-and-Kunstmuseet-Kube-Alesund-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/96.-Jugendstilsenteret-and-Kunstmuseet-Kube-Alesund-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/96.-Jugendstilsenteret-and-Kunstmuseet-Kube-Alesund-810x540.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/96.-Jugendstilsenteret-and-Kunstmuseet-Kube-Alesund-1140x760.jpg 1140w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">If you are in Alesund and want to learn more about the town’s history, the <a href="https://www.inspirock.com/norway/alesund/jugendstilsenteret-and-kunstmuseet-kube-a859775787" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cf4d35; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Kunstmuseet Kube</a> is the place to go. After a major fire in 1904, the town was rebuilt in the Art Nouveau style, examples of which you can see inside and on the streets of Alesund. A must see and a great way to spend a few hours.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">97. Dalsnuten (Sandnes)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-15881" height="225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/97.-Dalsnuten-Sandnes-300x225.jpg" srcset="https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/97.-Dalsnuten-Sandnes-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/97.-Dalsnuten-Sandnes-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/97.-Dalsnuten-Sandnes-810x608.jpg 810w, https://www.jenreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/97.-Dalsnuten-Sandnes.jpg 960w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="300" /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Dalsnuten is the closest mountain in the Stavanger/Sandnes area. From it, you can see the whole valley: the view is spectacular. The climb to the top isn’t too difficult and you can get most of the way with a car. Another example of the spectacular and unspoiled Norwegian scenery.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">98. Pirbadet (Trondheim)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">A huge water park, which has cold and warm pools, slides, saunas and a view of the fjord is what you get with a visit to Pirbadet. Are you and your family suffering from the climate change in cold Norway? Well, here summer is around all year. You can relax while your kids play and enjoy water activities.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">99. Bjorneparken (Fla)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Fantastic park with amazing animals – perfect for a day with the family. Of course, bears are the stars of the park and they attract the largest crowds, but you can also see moose, deer, lynx and others (not otters, though). A two hour car ride from Oslo, this is a great weekend day trip to Bjorneparken.</div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #232323; font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: 35px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 45px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">100. The Most Northern Town (Ny Alesund)</h3><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">Ny Alesund is the most northern town in the world. This is where most of arctic researches live while doing their research. There isn’t much to see in the sense of tourist, but you don’t go there to find tourists: you go there to escape them. If that appeals to you, you will probably enjoy the ride there and the peace and quiet you can experience there.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-65730518388614361572017-07-31T14:29:00.000-07:002017-07-31T14:29:47.107-07:00Seriously, you must DO these things in Amsterdam<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AJWvOkV-YWE/Vwgb5Z3TGMI/AAAAAAAAG7U/WxbEtAQRubwiXHpL2eBon9dIc4Ettx93Q/s1600/TRAVEL%2B%252852%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AJWvOkV-YWE/Vwgb5Z3TGMI/AAAAAAAAG7U/WxbEtAQRubwiXHpL2eBon9dIc4Ettx93Q/s640/TRAVEL%2B%252852%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Amsterdam is one of my favorite cities - I love the architecture, the canals (more than Venice), museums, nightlight life and laid back atmosphere. If your short on time and only have 48 hours in Amsterdam you can easily hit all the major attractions in two days. Here's my recommended agenda along with 9 not to miss highlights in the city.<br /><br /><b>Tip</b><br />Before you go, preferably a couple months prior, pre-purchase online your tickets to the <a href="http://www.annefrank.org/en/Museum/Practical-information/Online-ticket-sales/">Anne Frank House</a> and the timed entry in to the museums of your choice. Depending on the time of year, the lines are painfully long. A little planning will save a ton of wasted time. Additionally, purchase the 48-hour <a href="https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/i-am/i-amsterdam-city-card">I amsterdam Card</a>. This will give you free entry to many of the museums and attractions, a canal cruise, unlimited use of the GVB public transport (bus, tram and metro), discounts and special offer throughout the city and a city map to help you navigate your way. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Day 1</span><br />Start by having hearty breakfast as you will be walking quite a bit - or if you prefer, join the locals and rent a bike. Today is museum day. You can easily do a few of the top museums, have a nice lunch and finish with a beautiful canal cruise. <br /><br /><b>1. Anne Frank House</b><br /><br /><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MocJOYV1VRw/Vum9jHU4IuI/AAAAAAAAGxQ/S7nYa_z3LRogUohcUxMQZc8zK8xkvCRiQ/s1600/anne%2Bfrank.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MocJOYV1VRw/Vum9jHU4IuI/AAAAAAAAGxQ/S7nYa_z3LRogUohcUxMQZc8zK8xkvCRiQ/s640/anne%2Bfrank.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The Anne Frank House at Prinsengracht 263 in Amsterdam is where she lived in hiding with her family for more than two years during World War II. Now a museum it contains a sobering exhibition about the persecution of the Jews during the war, as well as discrimination in general.<br /><br /><b>2. Van Gogh Museum</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qv4a8rbXdtQ/Vum-AWRePtI/AAAAAAAAGxU/CQ9lmIZ2jDoWbvW6d8fV2tRDl8p5D7ncQ/s1600/DSC01069.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qv4a8rbXdtQ/Vum-AWRePtI/AAAAAAAAGxU/CQ9lmIZ2jDoWbvW6d8fV2tRDl8p5D7ncQ/s640/DSC01069.JPG" /></a></div><br />Featuring the largest collection of works by Van Gogh, The Van Gogh Museum is one of the most popular museums in the world. Tip. Pre-purchase timed entry tickets online to avoid the lines.<br /><br /><b>3. Rijksmuseum</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DeHbbG9Re8Y/VunDXPQSGWI/AAAAAAAAGxw/x7Yf6XpuDU8ZMrRNW-dK97vvKI1Oy6xwQ/s1600/rijks.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DeHbbG9Re8Y/VunDXPQSGWI/AAAAAAAAGxw/x7Yf6XpuDU8ZMrRNW-dK97vvKI1Oy6xwQ/s640/rijks.jpg" /></a></div><br />Explore some of the Dutch Greats including Rembrandt, Van Gogh and more. The vast collection reflects more than 800 years of Dutch and global history.<br /><br /><b>4. Science Center NEMO</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tXgAPLnJkBk/VunCPfzDXAI/AAAAAAAAGxo/0buxDiFyLVQVLC3P2iodSbLr8t5Hdn5oA/s1600/DSC01118.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tXgAPLnJkBk/VunCPfzDXAI/AAAAAAAAGxo/0buxDiFyLVQVLC3P2iodSbLr8t5Hdn5oA/s640/DSC01118.JPG" /></a></div><br />If your traveling with children who love science, you must visit the NEMO. A fantastic educational, science based, hands on museum that will entertain for hours. <br /><br /><b>5. Canal Cruise</b><br /><br />Your I Amsterdam Pass entitles you a complimentary canal cruise. Alternatively, you can charter a boat or several of the luxury hotels have their own boats for guest cruises. Either way, no visitor should miss out on a water tour of the splendid canals and houseboats. The 165 canals, were declared a UNESCO monument in 2010. The tour is both informative and relaxing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M1cGjkHvwXU/Vwgd7MaGyNI/AAAAAAAAG7k/XBWIGbyxjbckXlOEXWQKafDFi4a8c6D5Q/s1600/DSC01126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M1cGjkHvwXU/Vwgd7MaGyNI/AAAAAAAAG7k/XBWIGbyxjbckXlOEXWQKafDFi4a8c6D5Q/s640/DSC01126.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9sxSUgIM2co/Vwgd7Gc9oFI/AAAAAAAAG7g/6qO3qukZKu0x5Ewz-DT5gEds5DAqcZ_lQ/s1600/DSC01076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9sxSUgIM2co/Vwgd7Gc9oFI/AAAAAAAAG7g/6qO3qukZKu0x5Ewz-DT5gEds5DAqcZ_lQ/s640/DSC01076.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Day 2</span><br /><br />Recommend seeing the dutch countryside in the morning and spending the afternoon shopping, exploring the red light district, and people watching in Dam Square.<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>6. Zaanse Schans</b><br /><br />Located a short train ride outside Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans is a beautiful quaint town, full of traditional Dutch crafts and architecture, including six working windmills, a wooden shoe workshop, a cheese farm and more. Bike rentals are available and provide a fun way to explore the area and neighboring town.<br /><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JELFTmRfOLA/VunHxH_g04I/AAAAAAAAGyU/DZlFd_Z7MU4TKP8aan6hylruXyYu-_GCg/s1600/DSC01085.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JELFTmRfOLA/VunHxH_g04I/AAAAAAAAGyU/DZlFd_Z7MU4TKP8aan6hylruXyYu-_GCg/s640/DSC01085.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_f2LEZAwrtY/VunHxtRYtHI/AAAAAAAAGyc/CDzFcMB-1coJuuImSxKDFLhQ-UKW6CJdQ/s1600/DSC01090.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_f2LEZAwrtY/VunHxtRYtHI/AAAAAAAAGyc/CDzFcMB-1coJuuImSxKDFLhQ-UKW6CJdQ/s640/DSC01090.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jlxw2oA_CIA/VunHxbjob5I/AAAAAAAAGyY/yPj123UOyFERj4RCxF69UgUVrEVsvA_Qg/s1600/DSC01093.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jlxw2oA_CIA/VunHxbjob5I/AAAAAAAAGyY/yPj123UOyFERj4RCxF69UgUVrEVsvA_Qg/s640/DSC01093.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><b>7. Shopping and Dam Square</b><br /><br />Following your morning in Zaanse Schans, when you depart the Central Train Station you will be a short walking distance to Amsterdam's mini fifth avenue and Dam Square. <br /><br />The shopping area is loaded with high-end boutiques and the department store P.C. Hoofstraat. Additionally, you will find several specialty stores selling cheese, salt, oils and the kitschy wooden clogs.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ubkkrrF8RRs/VunKBL-lhWI/AAAAAAAAGzc/FyT7a4--DEgsAGIIk4fXS3-ppe8Rae4QQ/s1600/DSC01102.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ubkkrrF8RRs/VunKBL-lhWI/AAAAAAAAGzc/FyT7a4--DEgsAGIIk4fXS3-ppe8Rae4QQ/s640/DSC01102.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br />Dam Square is a central area in Amsterdam with three major attractions and excellent people watching. Grab a coffee or lunch in one of the many cafes and enjoy.<br /><br />Here you will see the Royal Palace, simple exteriors reveal and very opulent interiors. The Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), a 15th century gothic building used for Royal coronations and weddings and the National Monument. Built in 1956 to memorialize the victims of World War II. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xb8pJxLar6s/VunI7CvLB6I/AAAAAAAAGy0/QYJtu1uymzkiD4k6qEUWhObsEpj5iQWbA/s1600/DSC01109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xb8pJxLar6s/VunI7CvLB6I/AAAAAAAAGy0/QYJtu1uymzkiD4k6qEUWhObsEpj5iQWbA/s640/DSC01109.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3y9mGDHOOdQ/VunJjIYiJaI/AAAAAAAAGzY/eDdwAMJYQ5QV2PZ9sXUBwFY19DdspO02g/s1600/damsquare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3y9mGDHOOdQ/VunJjIYiJaI/AAAAAAAAGzY/eDdwAMJYQ5QV2PZ9sXUBwFY19DdspO02g/s640/damsquare.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3tgl6fhSa4E/VwgfxVBZckI/AAAAAAAAG7w/EgqRomc2JkY_OO3hiIQNpMjO5COkcGr1w/s1600/DSC01110.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3tgl6fhSa4E/VwgfxVBZckI/AAAAAAAAG7w/EgqRomc2JkY_OO3hiIQNpMjO5COkcGr1w/s640/DSC01110.JPG" width="476" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>A short stroll and you will find yourself near De Wallen street. Also known as Amsterdam's Red Light District.</div><div><br /><b>8. Red Light District. </b></div><div><br /></div>During the day the red light district is a canal-lined area packed with tourists shopping, sightseeing or hanging out in the many "coffee" shops. At night, the girls come out, the red lights come on and the area takes on a whole new vibe - it is worth experiencing both day and night.<br /><div><br /><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R25dI9Nnvlw/VunHCSRxGII/AAAAAAAAGyM/JlcSrmYDymkAGqWuYoB2KLae_5POsL-OA/s1600/dewallen.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R25dI9Nnvlw/VunHCSRxGII/AAAAAAAAGyM/JlcSrmYDymkAGqWuYoB2KLae_5POsL-OA/s640/dewallen.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KYeFiC6Nd9I/VunHCY80P7I/AAAAAAAAGyI/kEu5U3AAB0M8NmZEZY7u1HiK3ME-LWbBA/s1600/redlight.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KYeFiC6Nd9I/VunHCY80P7I/AAAAAAAAGyI/kEu5U3AAB0M8NmZEZY7u1HiK3ME-LWbBA/s640/redlight.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><b>9. Coffee Shops</b><br /><br />Throughout the city you will find several coffee shops. Most sell coffee but the primary good sold is marijuana. Amsterdam is one of the few places where you can purchase weed and/or hash, legally and in public. Almost half a million travelers come to Amsterdam each year to partake in the cannabis coffee shops. Each coffee shop has its own vibe and attraction, the most famous is the Bulldog.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dZlWCLA0yew/VwggPGycKyI/AAAAAAAAG70/Cs3y8ZuSh28ZAd9dkzZjwnJGUjkYcJzeg/s1600/coffeeshop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dZlWCLA0yew/VwggPGycKyI/AAAAAAAAG70/Cs3y8ZuSh28ZAd9dkzZjwnJGUjkYcJzeg/s640/coffeeshop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Spending a weekend is definitely not enough time to experience all that Amsterdam has to offer but it gives you a great feel for the this awesome city.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Enjoy.<br /><br />What are your favorite things to do and see in Amsterdam?<br /><br /></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-52613487545853099102017-06-22T12:46:00.003-07:002017-06-23T14:38:26.512-07:00What to expect at Camp Jabulani Luxury Safari Lodge<br /><div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I7kprqSkvCE/WU2J7bcmqiI/AAAAAAAANts/h6sre-mMUGUjUftdVe_RF4h_qRvgEvO5ACLcBGAs/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I7kprqSkvCE/WU2J7bcmqiI/AAAAAAAANts/h6sre-mMUGUjUftdVe_RF4h_qRvgEvO5ACLcBGAs/s640/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With permission to publish. Article by Kristof Eyckmans visiting in May 2017 | Official Website: campjabulani.com</span></i><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">South Africa knows how to offer luxury, not only in the cities, but also in the bush.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Camp Jabulani is a very private luxury safari lodge, located within the private Kapama Game Reserve near Kruger National Park, and it’s the perfect example of what a luxury safari lodge should be like. Exclusive, private, luxurious and with attention to every detail, this place just has it all. Not to mention the game reserve holds a massive amount of animals, including the big 5.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YIkPGi2L-C4/WU2HdkNczTI/AAAAAAAANtE/v7bFQRN0Xfw8cFrhviwTnZ5dGcpN7wmmgCLcBGAs/s1600/tiger.jpg"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YIkPGi2L-C4/WU2HdkNczTI/AAAAAAAANtE/v7bFQRN0Xfw8cFrhviwTnZ5dGcpN7wmmgCLcBGAs/s640/tiger.jpg" /></span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It’s location is so secluded and private, that even some local guides don’t know exactly where it is situated. Lucky enough you don’t have to worry about that. Upon arrival at the gates of the Kapama Game Reserve, your ranger will be waiting for you to drive you to the lodge. Once arrived at the lodge you’ll feel straight away that this is another level of safari. All the staff knows your name, and check-in doesn’t even exist. One just knows who you are, what you like and which suite you are sleeping in.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6YiM13mUArs/WU2INBD-MII/AAAAAAAANtM/Haqb29p0wkAVAT9jRFwA2SyXjyB6P1T8QCLcBGAs/s1600/jabilani%2Bvilla.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6YiM13mUArs/WU2INBD-MII/AAAAAAAANtM/Haqb29p0wkAVAT9jRFwA2SyXjyB6P1T8QCLcBGAs/s640/jabilani%2Bvilla.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Talking about the accommodation, there are only 6 suites (rather call them 1 bedroom villas) and the Zindoga villa, with the latter being ideal for a group or family as it comprises 3 bedrooms, all with their own private bathroom of course.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PKgELABAEZU/WU2IVDMh84I/AAAAAAAANtQ/PyUlR9WbLtIxwdCYO1gURU9vssC5jUoVQCLcBGAs/s1600/jabilani%2Bbed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="512" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PKgELABAEZU/WU2IVDMh84I/AAAAAAAANtQ/PyUlR9WbLtIxwdCYO1gURU9vssC5jUoVQCLcBGAs/s640/jabilani%2Bbed.jpg" width="512" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Camp Jabulani works together with the very famous brand Relais & Chateaux, which guarantees you to have a gastronomic experience several times a day, and also with Virtuoso to make sure the level of luxury will always be of the highest standards.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The lodge came to life when the owners started to rescue the orphaned elephant Jabulani (hence the name of the lodge), afterwards followed by rescuing many more vulnerable or injured animals. Due to the fact that these elephants are being raised by humans, the Camp uses them to educate people about these wonderful creatures and to interact with them. Did you ever feel how soft an elephants tongue is? Or touched the sole of an elephants foot? You’ll get to experience all of this over here.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rgUbgoNVb28/WU2IiqBfXRI/AAAAAAAANtY/FaF21qXnqCYbKM-X8CTzLSK2pV7nT6LlgCLcBGAs/s1600/jabilani%2Belephant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rgUbgoNVb28/WU2IiqBfXRI/AAAAAAAANtY/FaF21qXnqCYbKM-X8CTzLSK2pV7nT6LlgCLcBGAs/s640/jabilani%2Belephant.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But that is just part of the experience. As a guest at Camp Jabulani you also get a private tour in the nearby HESC (Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre) where they try to rescue as many animals as possible, and if they can, release them afterwards back into the wild. But this is where the true value of staying at Camp Jabulani once again shows, as only guest staying at Camp Jabulani are invited on a VIP one on one meeting with a cheetah. It is truly amazing.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Besides the interactions with the animals and the visit to the HESC, the lodge offers many other options to enjoy yourself, even though you are in the middle of a vast game reserve. There’s the obvious game drives with your designated ranger, but also an outdoor spa, a fitness, a wine cellar to do some wine tastings, …</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UvgJayP6Es8/WU2IcGsFDLI/AAAAAAAANto/ARswLoS2sQ0YTNPXhdo0fghjXNGv88i-gCEwYBhgL/s1600/jabilani%2Bdining.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UvgJayP6Es8/WU2IcGsFDLI/AAAAAAAANto/ARswLoS2sQ0YTNPXhdo0fghjXNGv88i-gCEwYBhgL/s640/jabilani%2Bdining.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks to the massive amount of animals living in the reserve (including the Big Five), the game drives surely are one of the highlights of your stay. Not only are the vehicles amazingly comfortable, but your field guide will organize your game drives according to your individual preferences, unlike other game lodges where you just need to go with the itinerary they provide you. Another highlight is the famous sundowner (the South-African word for sunset cocktails), which Camp Jabulani elevated to another level, making it into a 5 star culinary indulgence in the middle of nowhere. This is quintessential Africa.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t6YburUiD44/WU2I456ZWXI/AAAAAAAANtc/H2nn5RNc_O4kaz52r0WrkLBSo5dj7sIGgCLcBGAs/s1600/jabilani%2Boutdoor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="462" data-original-width="640" height="462" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t6YburUiD44/WU2I456ZWXI/AAAAAAAANtc/H2nn5RNc_O4kaz52r0WrkLBSo5dj7sIGgCLcBGAs/s640/jabilani%2Boutdoor.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once you’re back at the lodge the main fireplace is lit and soon enough several gastronomic delights will be served for you. The wonderful South African wines that are paired with the food just enhance the feeling of true luxury.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zJiFFzQgqbo/WU2I-j-Je_I/AAAAAAAANtg/5-pDg6-Nlyky51INh0sxOyURqBNMtPZLQCLcBGAs/s1600/jabilani%2Bdessert.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="640" height="550" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zJiFFzQgqbo/WU2I-j-Je_I/AAAAAAAANtg/5-pDg6-Nlyky51INh0sxOyURqBNMtPZLQCLcBGAs/s640/jabilani%2Bdessert.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once the day has come to a close and you are enjoying your villa, make sure to ask the staff to light your fireplace and to heat your private outside plunge pool. The massive freestanding bath is also hard to resist.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1kFhNpxORn4/WU2JFLTm5VI/AAAAAAAANtk/cXOZZ3_s7BIE8H4xQEddgLtOt1EGXr5LgCLcBGAs/s1600/jabilani%2Btub.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1kFhNpxORn4/WU2JFLTm5VI/AAAAAAAANtk/cXOZZ3_s7BIE8H4xQEddgLtOt1EGXr5LgCLcBGAs/s640/jabilani%2Btub.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Overall, Camp Jabulani gives you a true African experience and it will be hard to find something equally inspiring and luxurious.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-23697490058987718572017-06-08T10:54:00.000-07:002017-06-08T10:54:23.826-07:008 One of a Kind Hotel Experiences<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HqWVEA2iXQU/VtCC9sOxqJI/AAAAAAAAGdI/hL2me2ttWzs/s1600/TRAVEL%2B%252834%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HqWVEA2iXQU/VtCC9sOxqJI/AAAAAAAAGdI/hL2me2ttWzs/s640/TRAVEL%2B%252834%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Tired of the ho-hum predictable hotels for your vacation? Step out of your comfort zone and try something unforgettable. Here is a collection of <strong>8 truly unique hotel experiences around the world.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://huilohuilo.com/en/our-accommodation/lodge-montana-magica/">Magic Mountain Lodge, Patagonia</a></strong></span><br />Magic Mountain Hotel or Montaña Magica Lodge is located in Huilo Huilo nature reserve in Chile and it’s spectacular. The 13 room hotel was designed after a volcano and has water falling from the top sliding down the windows. The combination of nature and man-made facilities will give you both comfort and a unique experience with nature. Guests can choose from a room named after local species of birds and plants. Visitors enter the establishment on a suspended rope bridge and are greeted by a cascade of water coming down from the cone shaped green roof. Amenities include a bar, restaurant and sauna.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3zQ37FSTAGI/VX7uOA-yYBI/AAAAAAAAEt8/lOV1DBN9HIk/s1600/Huilo%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3zQ37FSTAGI/VX7uOA-yYBI/AAAAAAAAEt8/lOV1DBN9HIk/s640/Huilo%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R8cc9unI6uY/VX7uOXfxbzI/AAAAAAAAEuA/Ly5VCcyPSm8/s1600/hulio%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R8cc9unI6uY/VX7uOXfxbzI/AAAAAAAAEuA/Ly5VCcyPSm8/s640/hulio%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.hotel-marquesderiscal.com/en">Hotel Marques de Riscal in Elciego, Spain</a></strong></span><br />Hotel Marques de Riscal in Elciego, Spain is a grand luxury five-start hotel, originally built in 1858 as a winery, was re-designed by Frank Gehry into a City of Wine. Ribbons on gold and purple engulf this luxurious property as a must-visit for art-lovers seeking a contemporary retreat where design, art, gastronomy, wine, and gorgeous greenery blend seamlessly to leave a lasting impression. Hotel Marques de Riscal is a work of art with its inclined walls, zigzag windows, and cathedral-height ceilings.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9egZkLw6N5M/VX7W753MlNI/AAAAAAAAEsA/aQvXUPTHovc/s1600/xcitefun2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9egZkLw6N5M/VX7W753MlNI/AAAAAAAAEsA/aQvXUPTHovc/s640/xcitefun2.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_idPwjVnsY/VX8gWiXy6iI/AAAAAAAAEus/wRUadGzf-xs/s1600/thM4RM4ERC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_idPwjVnsY/VX8gWiXy6iI/AAAAAAAAEus/wRUadGzf-xs/s1600/thM4RM4ERC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_idPwjVnsY/VX8gWiXy6iI/AAAAAAAAEus/wRUadGzf-xs/s640/thM4RM4ERC.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.palaciodesal.com.bo/nuestro-hotel/nuestro-hotel.htm">Hotel Palacio de Sal – Uyuni, Bolivia</a></span></strong><br />You’re in for a salty treat with the Hotel Palacio de Sal Built at the edge of Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat in Bolvia, the entire hotel from the walls, floors, ceiling, to most of the furniture – such as the chairs, tables and beds – is constructed in salt.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1XlhW0aMgI/VX8h65YGm3I/AAAAAAAAEu8/EyjKvg4kH5M/s1600/salt%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1XlhW0aMgI/VX8h65YGm3I/AAAAAAAAEu8/EyjKvg4kH5M/s640/salt%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DEYiJPCuTRs/VX8h63x-gcI/AAAAAAAAEu4/2YtcsNdZrX8/s1600/salt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="377" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DEYiJPCuTRs/VX8h63x-gcI/AAAAAAAAEu4/2YtcsNdZrX8/s640/salt.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.ecocamp.travel/">EcoCamp Patagonia, Torres del Paine, Chile</a></strong></span></div>Built in 1999, EcoCamp’s unique hotel rooms are Geodesic domes patterned after the ancient Kaweskar tribe’s huts in Patagonia. Surrounded by lush flora and striking granite peaks, EcoCamp offers guests a breathtaking view of the Torres del Paine at sunrise and sunset. All domes are immersed in nature, resistant to the Patagonian elements and have ceiling windows to look up at the starry night sky.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ssdbibX808M/VX7cVskyOoI/AAAAAAAAEs0/US72uagui5g/s1600/eccocamp1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="362" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ssdbibX808M/VX7cVskyOoI/AAAAAAAAEs0/US72uagui5g/s640/eccocamp1.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QqWE8w9y9Mg/VX8izhNKQrI/AAAAAAAAEvI/joTJ7Z-fW9Q/s1600/eco.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="542" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QqWE8w9y9Mg/VX8izhNKQrI/AAAAAAAAEvI/joTJ7Z-fW9Q/s640/eco.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="https://www.islandoutpost.com/hotels-and-villas/the-caves/">The Caves Hotel and Spa, Jamaica</a></strong></span><br />Nestled into the island’s cliffside, the 13 dwellings consist of one- and two-bedroom cottages, plus suites and a splurge-worthy four-bedroom villa. The Caves’ onsite restaurant offers amazing different settings, from an oceanfront gazebo to a stone table at the cliff’s edge or even inside a private, candlelit cave.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c3UBbqH6btw/VX7vJwSg3dI/AAAAAAAAEuU/QFGyrkH_V0U/s1600/caves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c3UBbqH6btw/VX7vJwSg3dI/AAAAAAAAEuU/QFGyrkH_V0U/s640/caves.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="http://pixel.brit.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/jamaica-caves-hotel.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://pixel.brit.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/jamaica-caves-hotel.jpg" height="312" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.icehotel.com/about-icehotel/"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>ICEHOTEL, Sweden</strong></span></a><br />The world’s first hotel built of ice and snow, the ICEHOTEL is located in a small village in northern Sweden. Featuring 5,500 square meters of space, there are 65 rooms divided into deluxe suites, art suites, ice rooms, snow rooms and group rooms. The hotel is constructed every year between November and December and is open to the pubic starting December 11 through April. At the end of the season, the hotel melts and the ice returns to where it began, the Torne River. The ice rooms, at a standard -5 degrees, come with fur blankets and a “survival course” so you stay safe and warm. "Warm" rooms are also available.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L0s1Zgob9r0/VX7sF2TjjpI/AAAAAAAAEtw/tLCTRRHYXaY/s1600/icehotel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L0s1Zgob9r0/VX7sF2TjjpI/AAAAAAAAEtw/tLCTRRHYXaY/s640/icehotel.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><img src="http://pixel.brit.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sweden-ice-hotel.jpg" /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.costaricatreehouse.com/">Costa Rica Tree House Lodge</a></span></strong><br />The 10-acre beachfront property, is located in the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge on Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean coast in the Limon provence. Built in and around a 100-year-old Sangrillo tree, the Tree House Lodge is filled with sustainable, hand-carved furniture and gorgeous birds of paradise flowers. Stroll across the suspension bridge to your private bungalow in the trees and immerse yourself in the Costa Rican jungle. Features include solar heating, two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a shower.<br /><br /> <img src="http://pixel.brit.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/costa-rica-treehouse-hotel.jpg" /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Fvkw6nlgZug/VX7uz3jBe8I/AAAAAAAAEuM/xZMVyeP2BPU/s1600/tree%2Bhouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Fvkw6nlgZug/VX7uz3jBe8I/AAAAAAAAEuM/xZMVyeP2BPU/s640/tree%2Bhouse.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.comohotels.com/cocoaisland/">Cocoa Island by COMO, Maldives</a></strong></span> <br /> Cocoa Island is a an intimate private resort of 33 “overwater suites.” Each villa is built along a dock to allow visitors to jump right into the water from their front door. And the water could not be more inviting. <br /><img src="http://pixel.brit.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/cocoa-island-hotel-maldives.jpg" /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kTmIrqW3n4w/VX8lFKidn8I/AAAAAAAAEvU/Sb5y8X6Kmtw/s1600/coca.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kTmIrqW3n4w/VX8lFKidn8I/AAAAAAAAEvU/Sb5y8X6Kmtw/s640/coca.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-18251298080803691172017-05-22T13:58:00.002-07:002017-05-30T05:00:42.800-07:00<div class="edgtf-post-text" style="background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; color: #8d8d8d; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ipEMb7zQtYg/WSNQtlePmGI/AAAAAAAANDo/Si_lOFlgbecvDo2Uq_k04VCCTad0MtTYwCLcB/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ipEMb7zQtYg/WSNQtlePmGI/AAAAAAAANDo/Si_lOFlgbecvDo2Uq_k04VCCTad0MtTYwCLcB/s640/Copy%2Bof%2BCopy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h2 class="entry-title edgtf-post-title" itemprop="name" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 2px; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 19px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: baseline;"></h2><h2 class="entry-title edgtf-post-title" itemprop="name" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 2px; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 19px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: baseline;">SPOTLIGHT ON THE KUBE HOTEL</h2><div>Reposted by permission from <a href="http://www.jetsetchristina.com/">http://www.jetsetchristina.com</a> <span class="edgtf-post-info-author-text" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; color: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px 3px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">By</span><a class="edgtf-post-info-author-link" href="http://www.jetsetchristina.com/author/christina/" itemprop="author" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; color: #10c9c3; cursor: pointer; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.15s ease-out; vertical-align: baseline;">Christina Vidal</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>We are partnering with some pretty amazing luxury travel bloggers and hotel chains to spotlight Hip Hotels around the the world. The first post is from a swoon worthy blogger - <a href="http://www.jetsetchristina.com/">www.jetsetchristina.com</a> Check out her blog, shes has great advice and travel tips that are sure to enhance your travels.</b> </div><div><br /></div><div style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Adamina; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Kube Hotel embodies best of St Tropez’s hip vibe with its elegant setting and modern. Breathtaking views of yacht-studded Saint Tropez Bay while sipping cocktails at the pool bar? Yes please.</div><div style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Adamina; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><img src="http://jschristina.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kube-1100x650.jpg" height="377" width="640" /></div><h1 style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 40px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.65em; margin: 25px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Ambiance</h1><div style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Adamina; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The ambiance at the KUBE is laid back elegance. The contemporary geometric design adds to a sophisticated stylish experience throughout the entire hotel. With views of the beautiful French hillsides on one side, and the gorgeous yacht harbor on the other, you’re sure to feel at home in this exclusive mini-resort.</div><h1 style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 40px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.65em; margin: 25px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Rooms</h1><div style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Adamina; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The rooms of the KUBE epitomize sleek, contemporary comfort. From the white walls to the gorgeous views of the gardens, the pool, and the sea, these rooms are meant for cocooning into vacation relaxation. Each spacious room or suite comes equipped with free WiFi, flat-screened satellite TV, and an iPod dock.</div><div style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Adamina; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="kube" src="http://jschristina.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kube.jpeg" height="429" width="640" /></div><h1 style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 40px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.65em; margin: 25px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Food</h1><div style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Adamina; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The food at KUBE is top notch. Here, your day starts with a complimentary breakfast buffet, which was easily a highlight of our day, complete with to-die-for croissants, pain au chocolat, fresh scrambled eggs, berries, juices and more. At lunch, you can order poolside favorites like a delicious burger or a club, and at dinner, KUBE offers a delicious Peruvian-fusion restaurant called 1K, with an amazingly contemporary tropical vibe and a summery, colorful and healthy menu. Perfect for a vacay meal. There is also a separate main hotel restaurant, with a gorgeous setting and a menu featuring more traditional French and Italian and seafood items.</div><h1 style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 40px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.65em; margin: 25px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Drinks</h1><div style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Adamina; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ah the pool bar. The scene is relaxed, yet chic. The perfect relaxing beginnings before heading over to one of the beach clubs later in the day. We thoroughly enjoyed Portugal-trained bartender Jamie’s unbelievable mixology, from a blackberry and green apple blended vodka drink, to a fresh passion fruit daquiri, to a fresh mango and caramel-infused frozen concoction. It was unbelievable how delicious everything he whipped up was. “Bartender’s choice” never tasted so good.</div><div style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Adamina; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="kubedrink" src="http://jschristina.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kubedrink.jpg" height="345" width="640" /></div><h1 style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 40px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.65em; margin: 25px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Service</h1><div style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Adamina; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The service at the Kube was outstanding. Consistently upbeat hotel workers happily greet you by name, yet simultaneously leave you to your privacy. The concierge is unbelievably helpful, able to book hard-to-get reservations and tickets at the drop of a hat, and the drivers driving the complimentary shuttle to the city center are wonderfully knowledgeable and able to give recommendations as well.</div><div style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Adamina; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /><img alt="IMG_2181" src="http://jschristina.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_2181.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></div><div style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Adamina; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Adamina; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="kube3" src="http://jschristina.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kube3.jpg" /></div><div style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Adamina; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Book a room at the Kube <a href="http://kubehotel-saint-tropez.com/" style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; color: #10c9c3; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.15s ease-out; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>. Enjoy your stay!</div><div style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Adamina; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-70626808156110054162017-04-26T10:51:00.001-07:002017-04-26T10:51:23.580-07:00Six must do activities in Sedona<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8ggn6REvxns/VtBw1sbSJOI/AAAAAAAAGZo/r3BC4zNR1Uk/s1600/TRAVEL%2B%25286%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8ggn6REvxns/VtBw1sbSJOI/AAAAAAAAGZo/r3BC4zNR1Uk/s640/TRAVEL%2B%25286%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="goog_1623678956"></span><span id="goog_1623678957"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anytime of year is the perfect time to experience all that Sedona has to offer -</span> hiking, mountain biking, golfing, wine tasting, exploring nature and much more. Located a short two hours drive from Phoenix, Sedona is beautiful, no doubt about it, the area is engulfed in red sandstone cliffs and summits in every direction and the weather is perfect. Beyond the beauty Sedona also attracts spiritual seekers, artists and healers. Many new age folks believe that the area is the center of <a href="http://www.sedona.net/vortex-map"><span style="font-family: inherit;">vortexes</span></a> that radiate the Earth's power, bringing heightened spiritual and metaphysical energy.<br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">If your looking to get in touch with nature and perhaps renew your energy, I have compiled a list of <b>six not to miss activities</b> as well as my preferred hotel in Sedona, Arizona.</span><br /><br />1. Take an easy to moderate three hour hike or mountain bike tour through Boynton Canyon. Boynton Canyon is majestically gorgeous with its towering red buttes and crimson cliff walls, but some swear by its "<a href="http://www.dreamsedona.com/vortex-power-spot.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">vortex powers</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">". Local guides can direct you to the vortex areas. Surrounding Boynton is also several mountain bike trails that go on for miles.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BYVY__IZtDU/VfBp_M7jG7I/AAAAAAAAF0w/HMMfkeLd_1I/s1600/DSC00598.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BYVY__IZtDU/VfBp_M7jG7I/AAAAAAAAF0w/HMMfkeLd_1I/s400/DSC00598.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Experience an </span>archaeological<span style="font-family: inherit;"> adventure with the </span><a href="http://www.pinkjeeptours.com/sedona/"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: inherit;">Pink Jeep Ancient Ruins Tour</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. On this tour you will visit the well preserved Honanki Heritage Site – a 700-year-old cliff dwelling. Pink Jeep tours offers several other options but the Ruins tour is preferred.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SgQo43DsGI4/VfBooRxcmFI/AAAAAAAAF0g/MXljyZTyF04/s1600/DSC00615%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SgQo43DsGI4/VfBooRxcmFI/AAAAAAAAF0g/MXljyZTyF04/s400/DSC00615%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Enjoy a round of golf at </span><a href="http://sevencanyons.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: inherit;">Seven Canyons</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, The views are spectacular and the course well maintained.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YuzoEWS6xOk/VfA8nWMk5yI/AAAAAAAAF0I/5BAz8VipsEU/s1600/seven%2Bcanyons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YuzoEWS6xOk/VfA8nWMk5yI/AAAAAAAAF0I/5BAz8VipsEU/s400/seven%2Bcanyons.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Get in touch with your personal energy while enjoying a Reiki treatment at the Mii Amo Spa. Many other specialty spa treatments are available that tap into Sedona's energy.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">5. Spend a day in the Grand Canyon, its only a 2 hour drive or 30 minute flight. There are several options to get to the Grand Canyon from Sedona. 1) Drive the trip solo or with a group or private tour. 2) Take the historic </span><a href="http://www.thetrain.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grand Canyon Railway</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> from Flagstaff to the South Rim. 3). Book a </span><a href="http://www.sedonaairtours.com/tours/grand-canyon-flight-tours/grand-canyon-tour"><span style="font-family: inherit;">flight tour</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> for a birds eye view of Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Either choice, don't miss this opportunity to see the Grand Canyon.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rvaav4ECQes/VfA82jRMdnI/AAAAAAAAF0Q/tI1nQvP-QMY/s1600/grand%2Bcanyon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rvaav4ECQes/VfA82jRMdnI/AAAAAAAAF0Q/tI1nQvP-QMY/s400/grand%2Bcanyon.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />6. Take home the perfect artisan souvenir from Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village. Tlaquepaque (pronounced Tla-keh-pah-keh), is an artists community with more than 40 specialty shops selling jewelry, fine paintings, weavings, decorative arts, photography and more.<br /><br />Lastly if your looking for the ultimate place to stay, the <a href="http://www.enchantmentresort.com/">Enchantment Resort and Spa</a> will not disappoint. Nestled near Boynton Canyon, the Enchantment easily blends with its surroundings. Offering beautiful accommodations, fine dining, activities galore and the Mii Amo Spa.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oz906AVKBag/VfBo7ivCmeI/AAAAAAAAF0o/UTU42jzh5Is/s1600/DSC00595.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oz906AVKBag/VfBo7ivCmeI/AAAAAAAAF0o/UTU42jzh5Is/s400/DSC00595.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-74747864126632218982017-04-06T07:18:00.001-07:002017-04-06T07:18:42.339-07:00Don't miss - Seasoned flight attendent shares his ultimate travel advice.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l9RgmC-BKc0/WLNDND81qMI/AAAAAAAAL5U/NoGqvVo5Ss8NfIF2u6JfClj5pnWyp5B1QCLcB/s1600/travel%2B63.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l9RgmC-BKc0/WLNDND81qMI/AAAAAAAAL5U/NoGqvVo5Ss8NfIF2u6JfClj5pnWyp5B1QCLcB/s640/travel%2B63.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>After more than 10 years of flying for United Airlines, this seasoned flight attendant has seen and experienced it all! To help you get the best in-air experience, we asked him to share his advice and t<b>op travel tips to improve your flying experience</b>.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><b>Q. Lets face it, flying can be miserable these days. What travel advice can you give to help passengers make their flight more enjoyable?</b><br /><br /><b>A.</b> Always bring something comfortable to wear or use as a blanket or pillow. As a guy, I almost always carry a light leather jacket or a cashmere or wool sweater. Women can get away with a bit more, using a better throw or pashmina as a blanket or pillow. Plus that can add a bit of color to your wardrobe! <br /><br />One thing people often miss is keeping their smaller bag down beneath the seat in front of you. Some think it’s better to have the extra legroom, but in reality on long haul flights it can make things a little more comfortable to have something to prop your feet UP on. Make sure you take your shoes off before using your bag this way.<br /><br /><b>Q. Help, I am stuck in coach, is there anything I can do to get upgraded?</b><br /><div><br /><b>A.</b> These days, unfortunately when flying domestically, no. If (on the odd chance) there is an open seat in the forward cabin a flight attendant can be let go for doing an “onboard upgrade”. However, bringing treats to the crew, saying hello when you board and using manners will get you a long way with the flight crew. Just be nice. We love that and want to help you enjoy your flight regardless of where your sitting!<br /><br /><b>Q. Do I really need to dress to impress?</b><br /><div><br /><b>A.</b> More often than not, crew can be much kinder to those that bother to look like they showered in the morning before their long haul flight. We know you want to be comfortable, but pajamas and slippers? Really? As I normally fly the Purser position I almost always make it a point to say to my well dressed passengers that they made the “<b>best dressed list</b>” on the plane that day. That always brings a smile!<br /><br /><b>Q. How can I make flying coach more enjoyable?</b><br /><div><br /><b>A.</b> Simple... <b>be prepared</b>! Use the bathroom before you board the plane. Bring <b>water </b>(it can be a long time before the first chance for a drink) and any special <b>treats </b>you might like. Bear in mind, however, smelly food is not wise! Please leave your tuna sandwiches for your own kitchen counter. If you have dietary restrictions, do not expect the crew to be able to provide your kosher, Muslim, gluten free, low sodium, diabetic meal for you. We simply don’t have those items on board any more.<br /><br />If traveling with children, bring their usual <b>toys </b>and <b>treats </b>(with in reason) and <b>games </b>or iPads for them to watch or play. Don’t forget the <b>headphones</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Q. What you recommend I do to avoid jet lag?</b><br /><br /><div><b>A. </b>Before you depart starting <b>adjusting</b> yourself to the new time zone. <b>Sleep </b>as much as you can on the aircraft avoiding sleeping pills or excessive alcohol and hydrate with lots of <b>water</b>. When arriving into the new city, shower, get a strong cup of coffee or tea and get as much natural <b>sunlight </b>as possible. If you must nap, set an alarm and do so for no more than 30 minutes. Go to bed at a regular time and set your alarm again the next day. Within about three days, you should have adjusted.</div><br /><div><b>Q. What is the craziest thing you have seen on a flight?</b><br /><br /><b>A.</b> A <b>goose </b>as an “<b>emotional support animal</b>” on a red-eye flight across the country. Every once in a while the goose would honk, much to the chagrin of the passengers around it.<br /><br /><br /></div><div><b>Lets talk Passenger Do's and Don'ts.</b><br /><b><br /></b><b>Do </b>- Simply say please or thank you.:)<br /><br /><b>Don't - </b>Please do not touch us. Would you poke the waiter at Chili’s in the side as they walk by? We are there to assist you, a simple "excuse me" will get our attention.<br /><br /><b>Do</b>- Please, please wear your shoes in the bathroom. That is not WATER on the floor.<br /><br /><b>Don't </b>- Drink too much alcohol. We know you want to enjoy your flight, please drink in moderation and stay hydrated. <br /><br /><div><b><i>A little about you</i></b><br /><br /><b>What's your favorite part of the job?</b><br /><b><br /></b></div><div>Experiencing several cities in a short time frame. For example in a short 48 hours I can have breakfast in New York and Dinner in London. Followed by breakfast in London, and a matinee in the West End. The next day breakfast in London, lunch in New York and be home to El Paso in time for bed. Whew!<br /><br /><b>Whats your favorite destination?</b><br /><b><br /></b>Having spent three years in Wiesbaden, Germany (a small town just west of Frankfurt) I have to say Germany is one of my favorite countries to visit in the world. As far as cities, Vancouver, BC and Sydney, Australia are front runners along with New York, New York!</div></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-76680194487206945582017-03-15T08:06:00.000-07:002017-03-15T08:06:12.260-07:00Do these 6 things the first day on your cruise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rO8Usbdij08/WLNEVkiPwLI/AAAAAAAAL5Y/NyTi_fjoP2kY6CnaQjEj2UwjwHGoVy1XgCLcB/s1600/travel%2B64.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rO8Usbdij08/WLNEVkiPwLI/AAAAAAAAL5Y/NyTi_fjoP2kY6CnaQjEj2UwjwHGoVy1XgCLcB/s640/travel%2B64.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">You've planned the trip, booked shore excursions, traveled for miles and your cruise vacation has finally arrived. The embarkation excitement is palpable - you take the optional boarding photo with the crew, walk the gangway to swipe your entry card, meet fellow passengers along the way and attend to your stateroom. Now that you've arrived - what's next? </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">In order to start your vacation the best possible way, be sure to do the following <b>6 things on your first day</b> and then its smooth sailing.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Avoid the buffet.</span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> The boarding process to get everyone on the ship takes several hours. More than likely your stateroom will not be ready and after a long day of traveling you are probably hungry. Majority of passengers head straight to the buffet - </span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">and</span></i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> the bar. Although tempting, do yourself a favor and scout out one of the smaller restaurants on the ship or around the pool to grab a bite, relax and enjoy.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GXYyaEOV2dI/WLH-yjfJyHI/AAAAAAAAL3E/WzOjUQm9JW4vssTH0VzlxhcCqih0xgcKQCEw/s1600/buffet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="416" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GXYyaEOV2dI/WLH-yjfJyHI/AAAAAAAAL3E/WzOjUQm9JW4vssTH0VzlxhcCqih0xgcKQCEw/s640/buffet.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Explore the ship.</span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Today's mega ships are so big and confusing it can take a couple days to get a good understanding of how to get around. So tour the ship, walk the promenade, stop by the restaurants to see the menus, peruse the gift shop and more.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HHR0-IMiXIo/WLH-uXEEXZI/AAAAAAAAL20/xetsY0yrHWcKUolw3U62wiSdPGKlWplpwCEw/s1600/compass.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yfe3ASHlAu4/WLIEBALtXgI/AAAAAAAAL3k/XjJjgNwPd3YvWu5H7U3MCR4QfgHko8vTgCLcB/s1600/compass.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yfe3ASHlAu4/WLIEBALtXgI/AAAAAAAAL3k/XjJjgNwPd3YvWu5H7U3MCR4QfgHko8vTgCLcB/s200/compass.png" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Schedule your appointments.</span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> If you haven't already made them prior to boarding, schedule your specialty dining reservations, visit the spa to inquire about services and appointment times, and stop by the fitness center to book a class. All ships offer a selection of daily group classes that fill up quickly. </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Z2gFmLN0TM/WLH-u7VSIcI/AAAAAAAAL24/NSDQJHuJYi8DGVNwHVNc7_g1C79tcJ8wwCEw/s1600/reserved.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Z2gFmLN0TM/WLH-u7VSIcI/AAAAAAAAL24/NSDQJHuJYi8DGVNwHVNc7_g1C79tcJ8wwCEw/s640/reserved.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Buy the drink package.</span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Admittedly I am not a huge fan of the drink packages, but it does make the process of buying alcohol and soda a lot easier. It can be a bit of a sticker shock, but once you pay, your done thinking about it.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aQvLm8x8KGk/WLH-vPay2KI/AAAAAAAAL3A/dzp-2NlzvuwVEhuEAsQ8ZFtGSz9QeCCvgCEw/s1600/wine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aQvLm8x8KGk/WLH-vPay2KI/AAAAAAAAL3A/dzp-2NlzvuwVEhuEAsQ8ZFtGSz9QeCCvgCEw/s640/wine.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">5. Lounge by the pool</span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> - weather permitting. Most passengers will wait for a couple hours for their luggage - instead plan ahead. Pack your swimsuit and sandals in a carry on so you can enjoy your afternoon by the pool.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXAJ264gj_A/WLIBZIp_8_I/AAAAAAAAL3Q/CAlpnkOY_bsNg2wlll2lQvKsu7-zZmAMQCLcB/s1600/beach%2Bbag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="458" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXAJ264gj_A/WLIBZIp_8_I/AAAAAAAAL3Q/CAlpnkOY_bsNg2wlll2lQvKsu7-zZmAMQCLcB/s640/beach%2Bbag.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">6. Don't miss the sail-away.</span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Watch the land drift away from your private balcony, the top deck or the pool area. Shortly afterwards all ships will have a spectacular show to celebrate the beginning of the cruise. </span><br /><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5eQNrQuXxwY/WLIFBtZGzGI/AAAAAAAAL3s/VmcA9FCdy8oinayHgWi7aCpPcx-FAznmACLcB/s1600/cruise%2Baway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5eQNrQuXxwY/WLIFBtZGzGI/AAAAAAAAL3s/VmcA9FCdy8oinayHgWi7aCpPcx-FAznmACLcB/s640/cruise%2Baway.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Happy sailing.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MPQ0UEW_Sl4/WLIBe8CzvwI/AAAAAAAAL3U/66uGIP-1W9INeXt206Hh8gnzW_PhNTxwACLcB/s1600/crusie%2Baway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-47422742438923690392017-03-08T08:36:00.001-08:002017-03-08T08:36:47.304-08:00Blogging Advice - What NOT to do.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-du89yJftyg0/WMAui6jBSlI/AAAAAAAAMDg/9i3Vv0MNQMIqlatyf_7-O8eRF1lmSppQgCLcB/s1600/Travel%2B67.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-du89yJftyg0/WMAui6jBSlI/AAAAAAAAMDg/9i3Vv0MNQMIqlatyf_7-O8eRF1lmSppQgCLcB/s640/Travel%2B67.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>These days everyone is a blogger. According to Quora there a more than 1.5M blog posts per day! The competition to break through is fierce. </div><div><br /></div><div>I started on a whim a couple years ago as a hobby a few hours a week and was quickly amazed at the challenges. Knowing what I have learned from blogging, marketing and social media promotion, I am going to share my blogging wisdom on what<b> NOT to do when starting a blog.</b> </div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Don't copy - find your niche.</span></b> In order to stand out and attract readers you need to find your voice and your niche. I know it's easier said than done with the millions of blogs on every possible subject. But, if you can benefit from your content so will your followers. Make it interesting and fresh. </div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Don't quit your day job to start a blog</span></b>. Many bloggers expect to make income off their blogs. When in fact it takes years for majority of bloggers to see any revenue if at all. It's a numbers game. You need visitors to make money off ads or affiliates and thousands of followers to become an influencer. Of course neither of these are guarantees. </div><div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Don't start a blog expecting Instagram fame.</span></b> There are a very few lucky bloggers who have a post go viral and reap the benefits of thousands of followers overnight. For the rest of us, it takes dedicated, frequent posting of great content and images to increase followers. You need to be actively engaged in all social media platforms and join groups, boards, channels and lists to post your content.</div><div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Don't start a blog and expect not to spend money</span></b><span style="font-size: large;">.</span> Blogging takes a financial investment. You will need to host your blog, buy your URL, pay a designer to make your blog visually appealing, (Fiverr keeps these costs down) and invest in Facebook ads. Other costs might include a fancy DSLR for better pics and yes purchasing the goods to blog about or traveling to share your trip highlights. </div><div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Don't start a blog without making the time commitment</span></b>. Blogging is way more time consuming than you could ever imagine, especially if your a solo blogger which most of us are. It takes time to research content, create posts, edit photos, post to social media platforms, manage engagement with followers and lastly track analytics. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Don't get discouraged</span></b><span style="font-size: large;">.</span> There will be days when you have spent hours creating an awesome post for a handful of followers and you will wonder why your wasting your time. If it brings you happiness and pride just do it - the followers will come, the ad revenue will trickle in and you might strike gold as an influencer or Instagram fame.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-22569344659197274502017-02-28T13:00:00.000-08:002017-02-28T13:00:17.847-08:0027 Free museums, attractions and activities in Washington, DC<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vzWO3c-82SA/WLNI1Q5wmQI/AAAAAAAAL5w/oFi4f_oAEJ4FmqK0rlclmz3lSB8Y5qvwQCLcB/s1600/travel%2B66.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vzWO3c-82SA/WLNI1Q5wmQI/AAAAAAAAL5w/oFi4f_oAEJ4FmqK0rlclmz3lSB8Y5qvwQCLcB/s640/travel%2B66.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the greatest benefits of visiting Washington, DC is its abundance of free activities to fill your day. We are truly spoiled. So many museums, attractions and festivals that cost nothing, zip, nada. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To help you get the most out of your visit, I have compiled a list of</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> 27+ Free Things to do in Washington, D.C.</b> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">So, plan ahead, pack comfy shoes a snack and enjoy your visit while saving some cash.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>1</b></span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">. Let the experts do the talking</span></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />The National Park Service </span></span><a href="https://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/calendar.htm"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">offers free tours</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> at most of the major monument sites on the hour. Park rangers will even take you on free walking and bike tours.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjr7sLSn8_RAhXG3YMKHWwuBz8QjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FLocationPhotoDirectLink-g28970-d497518-i140037241-National_World_War_II_Memorial-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.html&bvm=bv.144224172,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNHRmFWdvGzph5FiSMYdztNUJo3RMg&ust=1484950788110851"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img src="https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/08/58/cc/79/national-world-war-ii.jpg" /></span></a><br /><br /><b>2. Independent scenic walk along the National Mall. On your walk you will see the following National Monuments:</b><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Washington Monument</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Vietnam Veterans Statue</span></li><li>Vietnam Veterans Memorial</li><li>Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial</li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Korean War Veterans Memorial</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">World War II Memorial</span></li><li>Martin Luther King Memorial</li><li>Lincoln Memorial</li><li>Jefferson Memorial</li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Constitution Gardens and Signer's Island</span></li><li>Albert Einstein "Thinker" </li></ul><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Tour President Trumps Newest Residence</span></b><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Anyone can take </span><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/participate/tours-and-events"><span style="font-family: inherit;">a free tour of the White House</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, all you need to do is submit your request three months in advance through the offices of your members of Congress, tickets are not guaranteed. Foreign nationals can request tours from their embassy in D.C. The tours take you through the East Wing, stopping in the East Room, the State Dining Room, the China Room, the Library, and more.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwit-dH0n8_RAhWh7YMKHQXoBCoQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cgdev.org%2Fpage%2Fwhite-house-and-world&bvm=bv.144224172,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNED-Bx8HDpw0JyWtKx5ok6jWrfPsQ&ust=1484951040328833"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img src="http://www.cgdev.org/sites/default/files/white-house-world-cropped.jpg" height="358" width="640" /></span></a><br /><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Explore the Capitol</span></b><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Just like the White House tours, visitors can book tours of the U.S. Capitol building through the offices of their Congressional representatives, some of whom lead their own tours of the building. But the </span><a href="https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/plan-visit/book-tour-capitol"><span style="font-family: inherit;">U.S. Capitol Visitor Center</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> also offers tours of the Crypt, the Rotunda, and the National Statuary Hall.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="irc_mil i3597 isT0co5S5XNY-zixyDjKkw5M" data-noload="" data-ved="0ahUKEwjDj9uQoM_RAhVK4YMKHX-xCPUQjRwIBw" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjDj9uQoM_RAhVK4YMKHX-xCPUQjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcommons.wikimedia.org%2Fwiki%2FUnited_States_Capitol&bvm=bv.144224172,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNFbzLqA7xi2Aymb3RsuDPneWnkiog&ust=1484951096259974" jsaction="mousedown:irc.rl;keydown:irc.rlk" rel="noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank"><img alt="Image result for us capitol" class="irc_mi isT0co5S5XNY-pQOPx8XEepE" height="475" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/66/US_capitol_building.jpg" style="margin-top: 19px;" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />5. Channel your inner book worm at the Library of Congress</span></b><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Arguably one of the most beautiful buildings in town. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Free walk-in tours are available as well as cool interactive "search and find" game for kids to keep them interested. Groups can request tours on the life of Thomas Jefferson or of the museum’s musical collections.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwikjJ-qoM_RAhUH64MKHV9UBksQjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcommons.wikimedia.org%2Fwiki%2FCategory%3ALibrary_of_Congress&bvm=bv.144224172,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNH2vNz3BnHAW2eZ8h1QVmXCUp64NQ&ust=1484951154691765"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img height="382" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d9/Library_of_Congress_(1).jpg" width="640" /></span></a><br /><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Smithsonian Institution, world-renowned museums and research complex consists of 19 museums, galleries and a zoo.</span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Below are descriptions of Shariluxtravels favorites.</span></b><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">6. Admire the vast art at the </span><a href="https://washington.org/DC-guide-to/smithsonian-american-art-museum-and-renwick-gallery"><span style="font-family: inherit;">National American Art Museums</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></b><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Explore the West Building on your own or let a art docent educate you on the amazing collection of 18th and 19th century French paintings, Italian Renaissance artwork, modern sculpture and paintings from the likes of Degas, Monet, and Picasso. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj29ePRoM_RAhXh7oMKHTm4Ao0QjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanart.si.edu%2Fvisit%2Fhours%2F&bvm=bv.144224172,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNGut5zonP_iGsddgmcklOvK0u5mPA&ust=1484951223651937"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img src="http://americanart.si.edu/visit/images/dwrc_hd.jpg" height="499" width="640" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Across the street is the </span><a href="https://washington.org/dc-guide-to/national-gallery-of-art-east-building-washington-dc"><span style="font-family: inherit;">National Gallery of Art East</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> which houses a collection of modern and contemporary art including works from Alexander Calder, Barbara Kruger, Jasper Johns, Pablo Picasso, Mark Rothko and so many more.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">7. Brush up on American History at the National Archives</span></b></span><br /><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">No where else will you see the original Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta under one roof.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwivl6T-oM_RAhVr2oMKHZnaBl4QjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trolleytours.com%2Fwashington-dc%2Fnational-archives&bvm=bv.144224172,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNE-O0vOBDRHK0Bss6byYiedsE6JcA&ust=1484951312945637"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img height="426" src="https://cdn.trolleytours.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/national-archives.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div></div><div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">8. Peruse true Americana at the </span><a href="https://washington.org/DC-guide-to/smithsonian-national-museum-american-history"><span style="font-family: inherit;">American History Museum</span></a></b><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">An impressive collection of American culture featuring more than three million artifacts, from Dorothy’s ruby slippers in The Wizard of Oz to sheet music written by DC legend Duke Ellington See the original Star Spangled Banner Flag, Julia Childs original kitchen, first ladies gowns and more. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /></span></div><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi13u6bos_RAhWM1IMKHR_GAx4QjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanhistory.si.edu%2F&bvm=bv.144224172,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNFClSVK8d319y29rjfmcUCLL7W8zQ&ust=1484951478973312"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img src="http://americanhistory.si.edu/sites/default/files/slides/ssb_home_slide2.jpg" height="320" width="640" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">9. Smithsonian's newest museum dedicated to </span><a href="https://washington.org/visit-dc/things-need-know-smithsonian-national-museum-african-american-history-culture"><span style="font-family: inherit;">African American History and Culture</span></a></b></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The 19th Smithsonian Institution museum is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, art, history, and culture. Its vast size will take a couple days to explore. </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div><div><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi8w_Ksos_RAhXpzIMKHXgZDwEQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbs.org%2Fnewshour%2Frundown%2Flonnie-bunch-present-future%2F&bvm=bv.144224172,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNFClSVK8d319y29rjfmcUCLL7W8zQ&ust=1484951478973312"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img src="http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2015-06705.jpg" height="420" width="640" /></span></a><br /><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">10. Fly away at the </span><a href="https://washington.org/DC-guide-to/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Air and Space Museum</span></a></b><br /><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;">An incredible selection of aircraft on display including Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega 5B, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis and Wilbur Wright's Wright 1903 Flyer, among others. Exhibits include a flight simulator, and IMAX Theater and a planetarium. The museum is free but there is a charge for IMAX.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiAmpPEos_RAhUH34MKHer9ATUQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fodors.com%2Fworld%2Fnorth-america%2Fusa%2Fwashington-dc%2Fthings-to-do%2Fsights%2Freviews%2Fnational-air-and-space-museum-102189&bvm=bv.144224172,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNFyN_vVnB2ZCCu_EVTCqgLmu6PnOg&ust=1484951749871475"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img src="http://assets.fodors.com/destinations/4718/national-air-and-space-museum-the-mall-washington-dc-usa_main.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">11. Whales, Dinosaurs and more at the </span><a href="https://washington.org/DC-guide-to/smithsonian-national-museum-natural-history"><span style="font-family: inherit;">National Museum of Natural History</span></a></b><br /><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Featuring more than 126 million artifacts on display. Note the Dinosaur Hall is undergoing a 5 year renovation and is slated to reopen in 2019. You can still enjoy replicas of giant whales and other marine life. The Hall of Human Origins traces the history of human species over the past 6 million years and the Rex Room gives visitors the chance to take a behind-the-scenes look at museum specialists inspecting a new Tyrannosaurus rex specimen on loan from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi_8OCUo8_RAhUo0YMKHfBgAOAQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftalkinginallcaps.com%2F2013%2F04%2Fsmithsonian-museum-of-natural-history-washington-dc.html&bvm=bv.144224172,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNGJXr_ltacB8sqWTQfzNjciWwHtoA&ust=1484951813958316"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img src="http://talkinginallcaps.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/DSC_0392.jpg" height="425" width="640" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><div></div><div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">12. </span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Listen to live jazz in the </span><a href="https://washington.org/visit-dc/smithsonian-hirshhorn-museum-and-sculpture-garden"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sculpture Garden</span></a></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /> Pack a picnic and your preferred beverage. Friday evenings from Memorial Day to Labor Day in the Sculpture Garden the National Gallery of Art hosts a concert series called </span></span><a href="http://www.pavilioncafe.com/jazz.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jazz in the Garden</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. This series welcomes jazz musicians of all stripes—jazz guitar, vocalists, funk, Latin jazz, and more.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div><div><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjNqIPJo8_RAhVm54MKHY9DBuoQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fallevents.in%2Fwashington%2Fjazz-in-the-sculpture-garden-june-3rd%2F963179707131837&bvm=bv.144224172,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNFsmsrj84OkDMogrgfnIkEsEyZg2w&ust=1484951962582287"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img src="https://cdn-az.allevents.in/banners/1227b38247e370962060119baf8d3409" /></span></a><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></b><br /><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">13. </span><a href="https://washington.org/DC-guide-to/smithsonian-national-museum-american-indian"><span style="font-family: inherit;">National Museum of the American Indian</span></a></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">An impressive circular build designed by native American architects, this museum boasts one of the world’s most expansive collections of Native American objects, photographs, artifacts and media. </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div><div><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj5-PHoo8_RAhVE54MKHeJfBfMQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fming3d.com%2FDAAP%2FARCH203su2011%2F%3Fcat%3D4&bvm=bv.144224172,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNHekHVBFyH_-IkU6D71_G3cgEfFiQ&ust=1484952081294286"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img src="http://ming3d.com/DAAP/ARCH203su2011/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/i223153613-exterior-of-smithsonian-national-museum-of-the-american-indian-building-smithsonian-national-museum-of-the-american-indian-washington.jpg" height="424" width="640" /></span></a><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></b><br /><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">14. Visit the Animals at the </span><a href="https://washington.org/DC-guide-to/national-zoo"><span style="font-family: inherit;">National Zoo</span></a></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Conveniently located at the Zoo Metro stop. The National Zoo is home to pandas, elephants, lions, tigers, and gorillas, snakes, birds and more. </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi6mOr3o8_RAhUh1oMKHVnCAHkQjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Flocal%2Fpanda-pregnancy-watch-is-on-at-washingtons-national-zoo%2F2015%2F08%2F10%2Fd6cb54e2-3f64-11e5-8d45-d815146f81fa_story.html&bvm=bv.144224172,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNHkK-hj8NtMEj5_O0BAh8ZwEhvzgg&ust=1484952136660485"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img height="427" src="https://img.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_1484w/WashingtonPost/Content/Blogs/compost/Images/National_Zoo_Panda-06d6b.jpg" width="640" /></span></a><br /><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">15. Get stamped at the </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="https://washington.org/DC-guide-to/smithsonian-national-postal-museum">National Postal Museum</a></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Located next to Union Station, the postal museum is great for all ages. See an impressive collection of stamps, postal artifacts and informative exhibits. </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj7ueGLpM_RAhUj2oMKHZ74DhIQjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpostalmuseum.si.edu%2Fstampgallery%2F&bvm=bv.144224172,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNFBaD3hsABtpGlUIVztc4I9Wd5Psw&ust=1484952163702982"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img height="266" src="https://postalmuseum.si.edu/stampgallery/images/pic2.jpg" width="640" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">16. Stop to smell the Orchids</span></b></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Need a change of scenery? Enjoy the vast collection of plants from all over the world at the </span><a href="http://www.usbg.gov/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">U.S. Botanic Garden</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. Explore sections from desert-friendly succulents, a tropical rainforest, and regional mid-Atlantic plants. During the summer the more than 5,000 orchids and a few outdoor gardens are perfect for a quick respite from the museum crowds.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjP48yrpM_RAhXGKyYKHTfyChQQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washington-travel-guide.com%2Fbotanic-garden-attractions-washington.php&bvm=bv.144224172,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNHJFpRQk8yiL0-MgM3pV0aCFXh6SA&ust=1484952209664628"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img src="http://www.washington-travel-guide.com/images/us-botanic-garden-washington-002.jpg" height="315" width="640" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div></div><div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">17. Tour the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage</span></b><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts </span><a href="http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Millennium Stage</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> hosts a complimentary performance every day at 6 p.m., featuring rising and well-known musicians, jazz bands and dance troupes. If you’re looking to learn more about the Kennedy Center, there are also </span><a href="http://www.kennedy-center.org/visitor/tours.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">free guided tours</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> of its theaters, artworks, and the Hall of Nations.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /></span></div><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi8ndbRpM_RAhVm4IMKHdMqANkQjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwashington.org%2Ffind-dc-listings%2Fjohn-f-kennedy-center-performing-arts&bvm=bv.144224172,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNHZcl4oXwIF1LuD76YHt4EsH0ZM9Q&ust=1484952321063220"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img height="426" src="https://washington-org.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/image-88_cKC1086-3186.jpg" width="640" /></span></a><br /><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>18. Moonlight photos of the monuments</b><a href="https://vslive.com/events/washingtondc-2016/information/~/media/ECG/vslive/2016/dc/DCmonumenttour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://vslive.com/events/washingtondc-2016/information/~/media/ECG/vslive/2016/dc/DCmonumenttour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><img border="0" height="426" src="https://vslive.com/events/washingtondc-2016/information/~/media/ECG/vslive/2016/dc/DCmonumenttour.jpg" width="640" /></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">The views of the monuments at night are spectacular and offer a fantastic photo-op. The preferred post is looking from the Lincoln Memorial to the White House. </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>19. Check out the street markets</b></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Although you might end up wanting to spend money on lunch or a local craft, it’s free to enter two of DC’s major food and craft markets. </span></span><a href="http://www.easternmarket-dc.org/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Eastern Market</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and </span><a href="http://unionmarketdc.com/market/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Union Market</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> - both offer a unique collection of fresh produce and arts and crafts, as well as butchers and prepared items.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6um7D2ShhyY/WLBG-i9GzmI/AAAAAAAAL1c/Xtj9GBqnuCcuN2Sc5570DRB4zPbTVOvTwCEw/s1600/union%2Bmarket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6um7D2ShhyY/WLBG-i9GzmI/AAAAAAAAL1c/Xtj9GBqnuCcuN2Sc5570DRB4zPbTVOvTwCEw/s640/union%2Bmarket.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>20. </b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Take in the beauty of the National Cathedral</b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <br /><br /> Just north of Georgetown, the </span><a href="https://www.cathedral.org/visit/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Washington National Cathedral</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> is one of the more recognizable landmarks in Washington. Its free to visit on Sundays. Isn’t that the day you’re supposed to be going to church anyway?</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3AISpuTtrxg/WLBG-cQRcyI/AAAAAAAAL1Y/Pk_OXn79Kc4R7BvolHl_QEeCIp0evix8wCEw/s1600/national%2Bcathedral.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3AISpuTtrxg/WLBG-cQRcyI/AAAAAAAAL1Y/Pk_OXn79Kc4R7BvolHl_QEeCIp0evix8wCEw/s640/national%2Bcathedral.png" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>21. </b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Changing</b></span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> of the Guard</span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /> Pay your respects for our fallen and see the solemn changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arlington National Cemetery. It happens every hour, on the hour, from October through March. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kbT1cfk5Dco/WLBG9wuM6ZI/AAAAAAAAL1A/0v8T6sjmKfk2MlnVh6f9uKFnJJi7zig3wCEw/s1600/arlington%2Bcemetary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kbT1cfk5Dco/WLBG9wuM6ZI/AAAAAAAAL1A/0v8T6sjmKfk2MlnVh6f9uKFnJJi7zig3wCEw/s640/arlington%2Bcemetary.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><div></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>22. Watch airplanes land from Gravelly Point Park</b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /> Your so close you can feel the heat and the roar of the engines as you watch the planes land at Reagan National Airport. The most popular spot for watching is </span></span><a href="http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/index.htm"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gravelly Point</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, located just next to the airport in Arlington, Virginia. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K3MNBfckyKY/WLBG-WpbVEI/AAAAAAAAL1Q/HWpEJy2khO4JYxmjuDH5VQh35RZYSO8BwCEw/s1600/gravelly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K3MNBfckyKY/WLBG-WpbVEI/AAAAAAAAL1Q/HWpEJy2khO4JYxmjuDH5VQh35RZYSO8BwCEw/s640/gravelly.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">23. See how your money is printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing</span></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">See how U.S. paper currency is printed, stacked, cut and examined for defects. Free tours are every 15 minutes, Monday through Friday. Get there early in the morning for tickets. Tickets can be purchased on line at </span><u><span style="color: #0066cc; font-family: inherit;">Bureau of Engraving and Printing </span></u><span style="font-family: inherit;"> if your unable to wait for the free tickets. </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JG9PyrCJRys/WLBG-XYjgQI/AAAAAAAAL1U/oZfBQs2bUZszpFPL0i9RQOkvnLpgh3LxwCEw/s1600/treasury.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JG9PyrCJRys/WLBG-XYjgQI/AAAAAAAAL1U/oZfBQs2bUZszpFPL0i9RQOkvnLpgh3LxwCEw/s640/treasury.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">24. </span></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Tour a local distillery</b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <br /><br /> DC’s having a craft beer boom -- spend a Saturday going behind the scenes at </span><a href="http://www.oneeightdistilling.com/tours/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One Eight Distilling</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, New Columbia Distillers, and more. Must be 21 or older. </span></span><br /><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FwMG_MwrSzo/WLBG-FInsZI/AAAAAAAAL1M/Dncp3FHQ5ug6YaDdRmz53yu2riDZCHBqQCEw/s1600/One_Eight_Barrels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FwMG_MwrSzo/WLBG-FInsZI/AAAAAAAAL1M/Dncp3FHQ5ug6YaDdRmz53yu2riDZCHBqQCEw/s640/One_Eight_Barrels.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">25. Attend a free festival or event</span></b><br /><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There's plenty of festivals and events going on in Washington, DC throughout the year. See </span><a data-component="link" data-ordinal="1" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" href="http://dc.about.com/od/monthlyeventcalendars/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">monthly event calendars</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> for details. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZXGhCaWY9CA/WLBG-GJ0nsI/AAAAAAAAL1I/6_7NjQQ0_7kQWW_w53QOBbbUlBzwY9BmACEw/s1600/festivals.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="482" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZXGhCaWY9CA/WLBG-GJ0nsI/AAAAAAAAL1I/6_7NjQQ0_7kQWW_w53QOBbbUlBzwY9BmACEw/s640/festivals.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">26. Visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.</span></b><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />A somber visit but well worth it. The permanent exhibition at the Holocaust Memorial Museum presents an excellent history of the Holocaust. Free Timed Passes are required for entry.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B-FyV1tgbv8/WLBG955VV2I/AAAAAAAAL08/BhIu0WT3N0o9Gy6MA91s2t4QDMgZXKR7ACEw/s1600/Holocaust-Museum_2341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B-FyV1tgbv8/WLBG955VV2I/AAAAAAAAL08/BhIu0WT3N0o9Gy6MA91s2t4QDMgZXKR7ACEw/s640/Holocaust-Museum_2341.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">27. Go for a stroll along the C&O Canal</span></b><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <br />Take a break from the museums and enjoy a scenic walk, job or bike ride along the history canal towpath. It begins in Georgetown and stretches to Cumberland, Maryland. </span><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i><u><sub><sup><strike><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /></strike></sup></sub></u></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mCxVjyjufug/WLBG-G6rCTI/AAAAAAAAL1E/GnNxPjw5_XoHGF156yaOMJD8FqJoHOfNwCEw/s1600/candocanal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mCxVjyjufug/WLBG-G6rCTI/AAAAAAAAL1E/GnNxPjw5_XoHGF156yaOMJD8FqJoHOfNwCEw/s640/candocanal.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><section class="body-text font--body has-mobile-padding is-standard"></section>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-16502958581097838812017-02-14T11:54:00.003-08:002017-02-14T12:14:04.437-08:00You must do these before your next cruise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wYujwZH12Dk/Vt2QcRCnVMI/AAAAAAAAGmA/RkWxfteFqh8/s1600/TRAVEL%2B%252847%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wYujwZH12Dk/Vt2QcRCnVMI/AAAAAAAAGmA/RkWxfteFqh8/s640/TRAVEL%2B%252847%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />If your one of the 24 million plus people who are planning to take a cruise this year, congratulations, you are about to embark on a true journey. In effort to get the most out of your cruise and survive the planning process, I wanted to share with you some tips and lessons learned from my four cruises. <br /><br />Pre-planning and preparation will go a long way in making your cruise spectacular. Here are<b> nine valuable cruise tips you must do before departing.</b><br /><br /><b>1. Book through a reputable travel agent.</b><br /><div>Going through an agent makes the booking seamless. A good agent will guide you through the process of finding the right cruise for you and your family. They know the best staterooms and location on the ship and often times can get you unadvertised promotions and/or discounts. <br /><br /><b>2. Buy the best stateroom you can afford.</b><br />Sure the rock bottom price of the inside cabin looks like a great deal, but its not such a deal when you can barely move. You will spend more time in your stateroom than you think so having a little extra space will make the trip much more enjoyable. If you can, book a veranda room. You will get a lot of enjoyment having the balcony from morning coffee while you dock at your port to afternoon tea at sea and a nightcap under the stars.<br /><br /><b>3. Research ports of call and book tour guides independent of the cruise ship.</b><br />Each cruise I have taken I booked my shore excursions through independent in-country tour guides. The research was time consuming, but in the end I saved a lot of time, hassle and money. The biggest benefit is being on "your" schedule not the tour guides. We got to see and do what we wanted. Majority of my bookings the cost savings allowed me to have a private tour versus a group tour. I recommend you start your research by looking at what the ship offers in each port and then search online for tour guides can provide something similar. For more information you can read my Shariluxtravel post on <a href="http://www.shariluxtravel.com/2015/05/top-tour-guides-for-baltics-and.html">Booking Tour Independent Cruise Tour Guides</a>. <br /><br /><b>4. Purchase Travel Insurance.</b></div><div>Purchasing travel insurance before your cruise will cover you on your way to the cruise, during your cruise, and on your way home. Consider using a 3rd party travel insurance company such as InsureMyTrip.com or Travel Guard to get the best coverage at a lower price. Don't feel obligated to buy the insurance the travel agent offers, do your research as all plans are not equal so be sure to see what is covered before purchasing a plan.<br /><br /><b>5. Check-In Online.</b></div><div>Most cruise ships allow you check-in online after final payment has been made up until 24-72 hours before departure. Checking in online before your cruise and printing off your boarding documents will expedite the process. The more you do online before your cruise (setting up an onboard account, printing documents etc.) the quicker your check-in process will be. <br /><br /><b>6. Book arrival flight the day before disembarkation.</b><br />It is very risky to book a same day flight as your disembarkation. Last thing you want to happen is miss your cruise due to flight delays. Fly in the night before, stay near the port and enjoy leisurely morning sightseeing in your departure city before getting on the ship.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>7. Pack light and pack a carry on.</b></div><div>I rarely check luggage, which forces me to pack light and be selective. If you must check luggage, be mindful of what your taking. You will have a couple formal nights on most ships, you can easily wear the same outfit twice. Consider mix and match outfits to extend your wardrobe. Avoid bulky heavy clothing i.e jeans and sweatshirts. If needed, for a fee, the ship will launder your clothing. The extra cost is worth not over packing to allow the extra room in your luggage for souvenirs :).<br /><br />When you board the ship, your luggage will be taken and not arrive in your stateroom for several hours. Pack what you need for the day in a carry on including any medications. Consider a change of clothing or swimsuit to go to the pool. </div><div><br /><b>8. Prebook specialty dining reservations and spa appointments.</b><br />The dining options on the mega ships are pretty spectacular. There will be at least a couple specialty restaurants that are not included. They are more intimate than the large main dining room and in my opinion the food is much better and it is worth the extra cost which is usually around $40 per person, - far less than what you would pay at a restaurant. The specialty restaurants book quickly, you can make reservations on the cruise ships website after final payment. You can always cancel if you change your mind.<br /><br />Same goes for spa treatments. The "at sea" days are packed in the spa. Reserve ahead of time so you can get your desired time slot as they fill quickly. <br /><br /><b>9. Budget for extras.</b> Admittedly sometimes you will feel a little "nickel and dimed" on a cruise. From the minute you embark they are selling you beverage packages, souvenirs, group photos and more. Plan for the extras. There will be charges for select group fitness classes, some of the craft courses on "at sea" days, outdoor water activities i.e. wave runner and slides and of course the specialty dining.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope these tips help you in your planning to get the most out of your cruise. <br /><br />Enjoy.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-64766584840088823612017-02-03T08:20:00.000-08:002017-06-19T14:14:26.125-07:00Where to Sip, Stay and Play in Deer Valley<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iGpxFhHXK_U/WJSsb5gZryI/AAAAAAAALkY/wg_6AqlrUf038u-VSUVz2lmwIimlh3W7wCLcB/s1600/Travel%2B62.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iGpxFhHXK_U/WJSsb5gZryI/AAAAAAAALkY/wg_6AqlrUf038u-VSUVz2lmwIimlh3W7wCLcB/s640/Travel%2B62.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />A ski trip to Deer Valley, Utah is the epitome of luxury skiing - wide groomed terrain, limited ticket sales to avoid overcrowding, excellent restaurants, over the top accommodations and my personal favorite - slopeside ski valets that put on and take off your boots. Add to that a short 45 mile drive from the Salt Lake City airport, sunshine filled blue skies and 45 degree weather - spring skiing doesn't get much better.<br /><br />Its close proximity to Park City, now the largest ski resort in the US after its investment from Vail resorts, there is a ski slope for everyone. <br /><br />Below are the top spots to Sip, Stay and Play in Deer Valley and the Park City area. Enjoy. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6NtzQdlBNqU/VOdXSbml4BI/AAAAAAAAD2M/cjNxbCL8hP4/s1600/20150214_141042213_iOS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6NtzQdlBNqU/VOdXSbml4BI/AAAAAAAAD2M/cjNxbCL8hP4/s640/20150214_141042213_iOS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sip</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><br /><div></div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;">The Park City area is brimming with restaurants, bars and clubs, making it hard to pick the best. My preferred restaurant suggestions include:</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /><b>Riverhorse On Main</b></span><br /><b><br /></b>In my opinion, the best dining in Park City - period. Come for the creative, eclectic American fare, a good wine list and live music.<br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br /><div><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjO0pyoyNbRAhXC7yYKHcvYCEcQjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.visitparkcity.com%2Flisting%2Friverhorse-on-main%2F15278%2F&psig=AFQjCNFOXBzMPMyKfQeXy0MWiFIGq6RPdQ&ust=1485202412766054"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/simpleview/image/upload/crm/parkcity/Riverhorse-on-Main-Interior20_5eb22906-5056-b3a8-49aae959ad98a8c8.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">High West Distillery</span></b><br /><b></b></div><div><br /></div><div>The oldest distillery in Utah. Enjoy a wide selection of Whiskey with "alpine inspired western fare". Reservations are tough to come by but the saloon is always welcoming.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VO2ZgsYSoSc/WIUUmUDsddI/AAAAAAAALdc/2tsGPAY4tZkN9jh5KSjHKl3ReXqW_bnXQCLcB/s1600/highwest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="338" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VO2ZgsYSoSc/WIUUmUDsddI/AAAAAAAALdc/2tsGPAY4tZkN9jh5KSjHKl3ReXqW_bnXQCLcB/s640/highwest.png" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> <b>J&G Grill </b></span><br /><br />This is definitely a "see be seen" place with creative dining from renowned chef Jean-Georges. Book in advance as this place is always packed.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NwbkVbDlp4g/WIUUmBIA5gI/AAAAAAAALdU/PlmMlFuTXaEHdGHPAEdrKvmSJrjmnGE6gCEw/s1600/JG%2Bgrill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="324" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NwbkVbDlp4g/WIUUmBIA5gI/AAAAAAAALdU/PlmMlFuTXaEHdGHPAEdrKvmSJrjmnGE6gCEw/s640/JG%2Bgrill.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>Fletcher's</b></span><br /><b><br /></b>Natural and organic locally sourced food in a lovely contemporary dining room. The cozy lounge services chic cocktails.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dESkn4o44VA/WIUUmGDBGmI/AAAAAAAALdY/BkNOvWmntCky68a-avE5XCORja7zUO20wCEw/s1600/fletchers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dESkn4o44VA/WIUUmGDBGmI/AAAAAAAALdY/BkNOvWmntCky68a-avE5XCORja7zUO20wCEw/s640/fletchers.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>Burgers and Bourbon</b></span><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>Need I say more. Enjoy the largest selection of Bourbon in the area with over the top Burgers. Located in Montage.<br /><b><br /></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p_khkVfiGCg/WIUUl6ajq9I/AAAAAAAALdQ/c-Kiejl03JUqfS1xik9OfPolMlvT6qX0QCEw/s1600/burgersburbon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p_khkVfiGCg/WIUUl6ajq9I/AAAAAAAALdQ/c-Kiejl03JUqfS1xik9OfPolMlvT6qX0QCEw/s640/burgersburbon.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stay</b></span></div><br />There is no shortage of high end resorts to choose from in the Park City, Deer Valley area. All offer complimentary local shuttle service, on site skier services for ski rentals, high end dining, spa services and ski school and lift ticket purchases.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">Waldorf Astoria</span> </b><br /><b><br /></b>Located in the Canyons Resort, the Waldorf Astoria is luxurious in every way, starting with the beautiful lobby -- crystal chandeliers juxtapose deer antlers that protrude from the walls (a must in Park City). Easy access to the mountain via the town lift.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jHdXeyanhUw/WIUVn3MBEmI/AAAAAAAALdk/Yoqx6YX9CJMt7n-HV5T0w8o5C0OxPNh3wCLcB/s1600/waldorff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jHdXeyanhUw/WIUVn3MBEmI/AAAAAAAALdk/Yoqx6YX9CJMt7n-HV5T0w8o5C0OxPNh3wCLcB/s640/waldorff.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">Sky Lodge</span></b><br /><br />The Sky Lodge is upscale from top to bottom, featuring chic boutique-y decor melded with homey mountain style. The suites and residences are massive and high-end, sporting working fireplaces, kitchenettes or kitchens with modern appliances, private balconies (many with hot tubs), and washer/dryers. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ouUVnH1QFnE/WIUV3z_nFqI/AAAAAAAALds/QmuTWAqViwgCzja27TOW7wRbpUGx2FJPgCLcB/s1600/skylodge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ouUVnH1QFnE/WIUV3z_nFqI/AAAAAAAALds/QmuTWAqViwgCzja27TOW7wRbpUGx2FJPgCLcB/s640/skylodge.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">St Regis Hotel</span></b><br /><br />The St. Regis offers a true five-star experience for year-round visitors to Park City. The expansive, well-maintained property has a spacious fitness center, high end dining and beautiful rooms. A funicular takes you from the hotel to the main check-in for tickets, ski rentals and ski school.<br /><br /><img alt="Image result for st regis deer valley" class="mainImage accessible nofocus" data-bm="12" height="426" src="https://exp.cdn-hotels.com/hotels/3000000/2960000/2957700/2957675/2957675_286_z.jpg" tabindex="0" title="View source image" width="640" /><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /><b><br /></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Stein Erickson</span></b><br /><br />The original luxury resort in Deer Valley. This gorgeous 170-room Stein Erickson Lodge offers ski-in, ski-out access and has a "wilderness chic" design. Don't' miss its impressive lunch buffet and a chance sighting of A-list guests. <br /><br /><img alt="Image result for stein eriksen lodge" class="mainImage accessible nofocus" data-bm="61" src="https://portraitsofelegance.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/sel.jpg" tabindex="0" title="View source image" /><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /><b><br /></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Montage</span></b><br /><br />Nestled in the Empire Canyon, the <a href="http://www.montagehotels.com/deervalley/">Montage</a> provides a gorgeous ski-in, ski-out mountainside retreat. Offering luxury rooms to spectacular 4 bedroom residences, the accommodations won't disappoint. On property is a spa, high end boutiques and several dining options including a casual pub with bowling alleys and video games to entertain the kids. Don't miss the après ski s'more's buffet.<br /><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BuYSDw6925Q/VOdXkU-sAwI/AAAAAAAAD2U/Bur-I8a3KaU/s1600/20150213_170435000_iOS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BuYSDw6925Q/VOdXkU-sAwI/AAAAAAAAD2U/Bur-I8a3KaU/s640/20150213_170435000_iOS.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aIwq1xaYnek/VOdYN_ue-JI/AAAAAAAAD2c/UvluLzS5sZ0/s1600/smores%2Bdeer%2Bvalley.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="464" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aIwq1xaYnek/VOdYN_ue-JI/AAAAAAAAD2c/UvluLzS5sZ0/s640/smores%2Bdeer%2Bvalley.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Play</b></span><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6uvPFwrQQjY/WJSnIR5J4II/AAAAAAAALkM/41rVBYZVB5oXWkSUwUCVpWQyEAIBvhG0ACLcB/s1600/park%2Bcity.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="416" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6uvPFwrQQjY/WJSnIR5J4II/AAAAAAAALkM/41rVBYZVB5oXWkSUwUCVpWQyEAIBvhG0ACLcB/s640/park%2Bcity.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>The town of Park City comes alive at night with plenty of options to sip cocktails, drink beer, play games and listen to a range of music.<br /><br />- Catch a local band at <b>The</b> <b>Spur</b> <br /><br />- Drinks beers and play shuffleboard at the <b>No Name Saloon</b><br /><b><br /></b>- Sample Whiskey at Utah's oldest distillery dating back to 1870 <b>High West Distillery</b><br /><b><br /></b>- Take the family (or friends) bowling at <b>Jupiter Bowl</b><br /><b><br /></b>- Go clubbing at <b>PC Live,</b> Park Cities largest night club <br /><br />- Enjoy cocktails at the bustling <b>Downstairs</b> lounge with DJs, dancing and local shows.<br /><br /><b>Happy travels.</b><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-64420177311360024752017-01-18T09:55:00.000-08:002017-02-01T14:30:04.590-08:00Planning a trip to Hawaii? Don't miss these incredible beaches.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nwKxhPs3hGw/WAekCcNOgeI/AAAAAAAAJmM/pOV2n1RoGzAeAijOEaeYozRjmRhsQtpiQCLcB/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nwKxhPs3hGw/WAekCcNOgeI/AAAAAAAAJmM/pOV2n1RoGzAeAijOEaeYozRjmRhsQtpiQCLcB/s640/Copy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The Hawaiian islands can easily lay claim to having the most beautiful beaches in the world. Some beaches are dotted with posh hotels and lively crowds while others are tranquil and secluded with awe inspiring beauty. In Hawaii, you will find a beach for everyone, from perfect family destinations to ideal spots for diving, surfing and fishing, here are Shariluxtravels <b>Top Five Beaches in Hawaii</b>.<br /><br /><b>1. Family Friendly - Kamaole, Maui</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rt9jbjMOaCA/WAaAUb-c2MI/AAAAAAAAJlg/Kc4FE1B3aSgcfu-DwG_yPT9K5AS2FwRXACLcB/s1600/maui.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rt9jbjMOaCA/WAaAUb-c2MI/AAAAAAAAJlg/Kc4FE1B3aSgcfu-DwG_yPT9K5AS2FwRXACLcB/s640/maui.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Known as Kam I, II and III, Maui's three Kamaole Beach Park beaches are situated along Maui's southwest shore and each are divided by rocky points. With no shortage of activities, you will fill your days with snorkeling amid sea turtles, picnics, and water sports.<br /><br /><br /><b>2. Most Romantic - Puu Pehe Cove, Lanai</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FJm0uYnbdc4/WAaAZu2UclI/AAAAAAAAJlk/gweUepvdaeMbGl4nDwthHiTrNTWrmEQlACLcB/s1600/puu%2Bpehe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FJm0uYnbdc4/WAaAZu2UclI/AAAAAAAAJlk/gweUepvdaeMbGl4nDwthHiTrNTWrmEQlACLcB/s640/puu%2Bpehe.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Surrounded by red cliffs, this white crescent beach is referred to by locals as the "Sweetheart Rock", and is one of Lanai’s most iconic landmarks. Located just off the southern coastline, Puu Pehe is situated between Manele Bay and Hulupoe Bay. <br /><br /><b>3. Most Dramatic - Waipio Valley Beach, Hawaii</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gE53zjmQsfI/WAaDNeZkn1I/AAAAAAAAJlw/lsWWRK7uONc0K7WIwp0MrVapYciZBKieQCLcB/s1600/waipio2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gE53zjmQsfI/WAaDNeZkn1I/AAAAAAAAJlw/lsWWRK7uONc0K7WIwp0MrVapYciZBKieQCLcB/s640/waipio2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The Big island is known for spectacular scenery and Waipio beach is no exception with its incredible black ink sand. Don't miss the Kaluahine Falls, which cascades from a 1,400 foot-cliff into the ocean. To get there, consider taking one of the many tours that will give you a chance to experience more waterfalls within the Valley.<br /><br /><b>4. Hidden Gem - Kauapea Beach ("Secret Beach"), Kauai</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cbU1-3ZYHiw/WAZ-rmzEgfI/AAAAAAAAJlU/0ad8gLghBs0x_PhwIYfXZjX2vLWRviO3ACLcB/s1600/secret%2Bbeach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="514" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cbU1-3ZYHiw/WAZ-rmzEgfI/AAAAAAAAJlU/0ad8gLghBs0x_PhwIYfXZjX2vLWRviO3ACLcB/s640/secret%2Bbeach.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div>Ultimate in seclusion and beauty, Kauapea Beach is also known as "Secret Beach" due to its remote location on the north shore of the island. One of the largest beaches by Hawaiian standards, Kauapea is covered in fine white sand with outcrops of black lava rock and is surrounded by lush red rock cliffs.</div><div><br /></div><b>5. Classic Hawaii - Waikiki Beach, Oahu</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o3rgTxk5kHo/WAaCT-jglmI/AAAAAAAAJlo/A78oZtwWlXoIfKEMmJm4ewdCF7WfnqTpwCLcB/s1600/waikiki2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o3rgTxk5kHo/WAaCT-jglmI/AAAAAAAAJlo/A78oZtwWlXoIfKEMmJm4ewdCF7WfnqTpwCLcB/s640/waikiki2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Waikiki beach is arguably Hawaii's most famous two-mile stretch of white sand. Lined with hotels and beach bars there is something for everyone. Whether you are looking spend your day surfing, canoe paddling, snorkeling, swimming, boogie boarding, sand combing, catching a golden tan, people watching, or marveling at a few beautiful Waikiki sunsets, it's easy to have a good time on Waikiki Beach.<br /><br />Enjoy.<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-39094118845446550382017-01-16T06:58:00.000-08:002017-01-16T06:58:11.401-08:00The sights of the Galapagos Vlog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7JuFvP5hzUI/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7JuFvP5hzUI?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-88534014991291004652017-01-11T11:20:00.000-08:002017-01-11T11:20:15.810-08:00Discover the Top 9 travel destinations for 2017<div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kTj8THTjfZg/WHUxWtPu5gI/AAAAAAAALO4/il3NC9QYO9kSnasdV3bczfk8GxNZkWbJQCLcB/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL%2B%252860%2529.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kTj8THTjfZg/WHUxWtPu5gI/AAAAAAAALO4/il3NC9QYO9kSnasdV3bczfk8GxNZkWbJQCLcB/s640/Copy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL%2B%252860%2529.jpg" /></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br />Looking for 2017 travel inspiration? Discover the Top 9 fabulous travel destinations based on research from a myriad of travel sources; blogs, magazines and a couple from my own bucket list:). <br /><br />These amazing locales will have you traveling to the United States, Europe, Middle East, and Caribbean. Cruises are included as they provide an efficient way to “push pin” your way through a country or region. This list is in no particular order. Happy vacation planning.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">Iceland</span></b><br /><br />This hot destination is on everyone lists. Iceland is full of adventure. Your visit includes hiking volcanoes, bright green valleys, glacier-cut fjords, black sand beaches, and roaring rivers. A short five hour flight from New York and three hours from London. There is no bad time to visit this amazing country.</span> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jGIhEouKG0Q/VhaGEnmul3I/AAAAAAAAF5Q/_53vNtLKguAO44qKDmnlTC2CpSX6nssJwCPcB/s1600/iceland.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jGIhEouKG0Q/VhaGEnmul3I/AAAAAAAAF5Q/_53vNtLKguAO44qKDmnlTC2CpSX6nssJwCPcB/s640/iceland.jpg" /></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Dalmatian Coast</span></b><br /><br />The long, rugged Dalmatian coast, backed by high mountains with hundreds of offshore islands, is becoming Europe's most popular vacation spot. In summer, Dalmatia is flooded with tourists attracted by the incredible Dalmatian <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"></a>cuisine, wine and abundant sunshine. Each island has its own character from trendy hotspot to secluded getaway. Personal favorites are Hvar (shown below), Dubrovnik and Korcula. Click </span><a href="http://www.shariluxtravel.com/2016/06/six-islands-not-to-miss-in-croatia.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> for an overview of the top islands in Croatia.</span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WuaihvepBBA/VMAZNCJe-iI/AAAAAAAADts/t9wFwxk0CiQ/s1600/Paklinski%2BIslands%2BHvar%2BCroatia.jpg"><img border="0" height="383" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WuaihvepBBA/VMAZNCJe-iI/AAAAAAAADts/t9wFwxk0CiQ/s1600/Paklinski%2BIslands%2BHvar%2BCroatia.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Grand Canyon</span></b> <br /><br />The Canyon is an overwhelming experience, and nothing can prepare a visitor for the sight. The Grand Canyon is a massive canyon carved over several million years by the Colorado River. The canyon from rim to river is over a mile deep. Plan early as the limited hotels fill up several months in advance. A detailed trip itinerary can be found </span><a href="http://www.shariluxtravel.com/2016/03/ultimate-road-trip-through-grand-canyon.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jd0u0TrekUk/VMkJAbfIHuI/AAAAAAAADzc/XUQB_P1Ebjg/s1600/grand%2Bcanyon.jpg"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jd0u0TrekUk/VMkJAbfIHuI/AAAAAAAADzc/XUQB_P1Ebjg/s1600/grand%2Bcanyon.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Cruise - Western Mediterranean</span></b><br /><br />The Western Mediterranean is one of the most diverse cruise regions. Many cruises will span two continents (Europe and Africa). Cruises will include ports in Italy, France and Spain and depending on the itinerary, Arabic culture in Morocco and/or Tunisia. The itinerary is ideal for art and history lovers who also wish to explore the region's landmarks, beaches, cafes and boutique shops. For tips on how to survive your first cruise, click </span><a href="http://www.shariluxtravel.com/2016/11/how-to-survive-your-first-cruise.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M_iYqrOXQoY/VMe-HXM1lEI/AAAAAAAADy0/W6yAOOdAin4/s1600/med%2Bcruise.jpg"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M_iYqrOXQoY/VMe-HXM1lEI/AAAAAAAADy0/W6yAOOdAin4/s1600/med%2Bcruise.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">South Africa - Safari</span></b><br /><br />Selecting the ideal location for an African safari can be an intimidating and confusing task; there are literally hundreds of tour operators. Do your homework, work with a good agent and plan in advance and your guaranteed a trip of a lifetime. Click here for our </span><a href="http://www.shariluxtravel.com/2016/02/seven-things-to-know-before-going-on.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">guide</span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and tips on planning your first safari.</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0wXqKjBPUO8/VMe7gBw_JMI/AAAAAAAADyI/ijya6KJLwu8/s1600/safari.jpg"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0wXqKjBPUO8/VMe7gBw_JMI/AAAAAAAADyI/ijya6KJLwu8/s1600/safari.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Tromso, Norway Lofoten Islands</span></b><br /><br />Tromsø bills itself as </span><a href="http://lonelyplanet.com/norway"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Norway</span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'s gateway to the Arctic, and there's definitely more than a hint of polar atmosphere around town. Surrounded by chilly fjords, the Lofoten islands, and craggy peaks that remain snow-capped for much of the year, Tromsø sits within the Arctic Circle. During the winter months is the best place in the world to see the Northern Lights. Lonely Planet says "the beauty of this place is simply staggering". Don't miss our complete </span><a href="http://www.shariluxtravel.com/2016/01/complete-guide-to-tromso-norway-and.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">itinerary</span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and tips on visiting Tromso.</span><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fstcKWvSHEI/VMAZMjHkt4I/AAAAAAAADtg/pNpBfTdC-sgTrusEqjA4fYX6sTgH-C4GACPcB/s1600/Aurora%2BBorealis%2BTromso%2BNorway.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fstcKWvSHEI/VMAZMjHkt4I/AAAAAAAADtg/pNpBfTdC-sgTrusEqjA4fYX6sTgH-C4GACPcB/s640/Aurora%2BBorealis%2BTromso%2BNorway.jpg" /></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">"Glamping" Luxury Camping in Montana</span></b><br /><br />So what exactly is glamping? Think luxurious, glamorous -- camping. Gone are the pop up tents, sleeping bags on the hard floor and dinner cooked on an open pit with outdoor bathroom facilities. Glamping is luxurious tents with king size beds, footed tubs and marble baths, secluded tree houses, safari tents, water houses, igloos, huts, eco pods and many more. With locations throughout the world, the preferred are in the mountains of Montana. For an overview of Glamping, read our </span><a href="http://www.shariluxtravel.com/2015/06/lets-go-glamping-guide-to-luxury.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">guide</span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P58BcYWGq8I/VMkJAfoGrJI/AAAAAAAADzY/fe1_a5st7s0/s1600/paws%2Bup.jpg"><img border="0" height="433" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P58BcYWGq8I/VMkJAfoGrJI/AAAAAAAADzY/fe1_a5st7s0/s1600/paws%2Bup.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Cuba</span></b><br /><br />With softening United States relations allowing US residents to visit, now is the best time to see Cuba before it becomes modernized. This "old school cool" beautiful Caribbean island is known for it's stunning white-sand beaches, mountain terrain, tasty cigars and rum. Enjoy traditional food, Cuban music, Spanish architecture, colorful buildings and amazing old cars.</span><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oeRA_qamli0/VMe7eumDPjI/AAAAAAAADyU/o24josMRWF0dYeLa1QhZKQ0oZQCCcrQfQCPcB/s1600/cuba.jpg"><img border="0" height="433" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oeRA_qamli0/VMe7eumDPjI/AAAAAAAADyU/o24josMRWF0dYeLa1QhZKQ0oZQCCcrQfQCPcB/s640/cuba.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Dubai</span></b><br /><br />With year-round sunshine, intriguing deserts, beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels and shopping malls, fascinating heritage attractions and a thriving business community, Dubai receives millions of leisure and business visitors each year from around the world. There is no shortage of incredible sights. Click here for our </span><a href="http://www.shariluxtravel.com/2015/04/dubai-activity-guide.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">activity</span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> guide while traveling to Dubai.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XmOaOgP8QSU/VS1-f2LOhoI/AAAAAAAAEXM/OsOun3kSCyoyEOp_hSZLEV3OncuU5z3BQCPcB/s1600/dubai%2B2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XmOaOgP8QSU/VS1-f2LOhoI/AAAAAAAAEXM/OsOun3kSCyoyEOp_hSZLEV3OncuU5z3BQCPcB/s640/dubai%2B2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />What is on your 2017 destination list? <br /></span></div> <!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-Jd0u0TrekUk%2FVMkJAbfIHuI%2FAAAAAAAADzc%2FXUQB_P1Ebjg%2Fs1600%2Fgrand%252Bcanyon.jpg&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jd0u0TrekUk/VMkJAbfIHuI/AAAAAAAADzc/XUQB_P1Ebjg/s1600/grand%2Bcanyon.jpg" --><!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-0wXqKjBPUO8%2FVMe7gBw_JMI%2FAAAAAAAADyI%2Fijya6KJLwu8%2Fs1600%2Fsafari.jpg&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0wXqKjBPUO8/VMe7gBw_JMI/AAAAAAAADyI/ijya6KJLwu8/s1600/safari.jpg" --><!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-WuaihvepBBA%2FVMAZNCJe-iI%2FAAAAAAAADts%2Ft9wFwxk0CiQ%2Fs1600%2FPaklinski%252BIslands%252BHvar%252BCroatia.jpg&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WuaihvepBBA/VMAZNCJe-iI/AAAAAAAADts/t9wFwxk0CiQ/s1600/Paklinski%2BIslands%2BHvar%2BCroatia.jpg" --><!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-M_iYqrOXQoY%2FVMe-HXM1lEI%2FAAAAAAAADy0%2FW6yAOOdAin4%2Fs1600%2Fmed%252Bcruise.jpg&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M_iYqrOXQoY/VMe-HXM1lEI/AAAAAAAADy0/W6yAOOdAin4/s1600/med%2Bcruise.jpg" --><!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-P58BcYWGq8I%2FVMkJAfoGrJI%2FAAAAAAAADzY%2Ffe1_a5st7s0%2Fs1600%2Fpaws%252Bup.jpg&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P58BcYWGq8I/VMkJAfoGrJI/AAAAAAAADzY/fe1_a5st7s0/s1600/paws%2Bup.jpg" -->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-13688803659641287652016-11-17T13:23:00.003-08:002017-02-04T13:27:20.550-08:00Can I eat with my hands? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OJ6OcAtSCBU/WCTLQSVr4tI/AAAAAAAAKHY/IfiF6f6szpwnm0KhnNpkL9vEM0UgMUUxQCLcB/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OJ6OcAtSCBU/WCTLQSVr4tI/AAAAAAAAKHY/IfiF6f6szpwnm0KhnNpkL9vEM0UgMUUxQCLcB/s640/Copy%2Bof%2BTRAVEL.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><br />Before you travel abroad, brush up on your table manners and dining etiquette. Wouldn’t you rather be informed and impress with your cultural know-how? Good manners are the ultimate way to show respect (or some accidental disrespect) to your gracious host. Who knew in some countries its ok to eat with your hands.<br /><br />Here are some dining do's and don'ts from around the globe. Enjoy.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">JAPAN</span><br />Slurp your food. The louder the better!</b><br /><br />In Japan, its ok to slurp your food and most commonly when eating noodles and soups. You may also drink directly from the soup bowl — spoons are uncommon.<br /><br />Never cross your chopsticks, lick your chopsticks, or stick your chopsticks vertically into a bowl of rice.<br /><br /><img src="https://lonelyplanetwp.imgix.net/2012/01/3809720353_bd777507a1_z.jpg?fit=min&q=40&sharp=10&vib=20&w=1470" /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">India, Middle East and some parts of Africa</span></b></div><div><b>Eat only with your right hand -- NOT with your left.</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>In these countries it is <a href="http://blog.joytours.com/2012/12/28/weirdest-food-etiquette-from-around-the-world/)">considered unclean</a> to eat with your left hand.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iMGgmWHYSO0/WCTHGNl7a8I/AAAAAAAAKHM/ot-5dRtgR7koYFVVFfMC3Q1C9lSUSYQMACLcB/s1600/left%2Bhand%2Beating.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="372" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iMGgmWHYSO0/WCTHGNl7a8I/AAAAAAAAKHM/ot-5dRtgR7koYFVVFfMC3Q1C9lSUSYQMACLcB/s640/left%2Bhand%2Beating.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><b><br /></b></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>MEXICO</b></span><br /><b>Eat with your hands, go ahead its ok for once.</b><br /><b><br /></b>It is considered snobby to use a knife and fork, especially for tacos.<br /><br /><img src="http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1233643/thumbs/o-EATING-TACOS-570.jpg?8" /><br /><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">FRANCE</span><br />Pay the bill - don’t offer to split it and bread can be used as </b><b>a utensil.</b></div><div><br />In France, splitting the bill is<a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/asia/travel-tips-and-articles/76513"> considered the height of unsophistication</a>. Offer to pay the bill in its entirety or someone else will.<br /><br /><a class="irc_mil i3597 iyxGjOQ4HJjw-zixyDjKkw5M" data-noload="" data-ved="0ahUKEwi85Zal-J7QAhWGf5AKHRLqCyQQjRwIBw" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi85Zal-J7QAhWGf5AKHRLqCyQQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.tugo.com%2Fen%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-carry-money-when-travelling-abroad%2F&bvm=bv.138169073,d.Y2I&psig=AFQjCNHZK8DfHRu9YM8-_cwywSOuxFisWQ&ust=1478893064278052" jsaction="mousedown:irc.rl;keydown:irc.rlk" rel="noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank"><img alt="Image result for paying bill in french restaurant" class="irc_mi iyxGjOQ4HJjw-pQOPx8XEepE" src="http://blog.tugo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/travel-credit-card-hotel-restaurants.jpg" height="480" style="margin-top: 0px;" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Bread </b>isn't just an appetizer, it also serves to help he food to the fork. When you eat the bread, tear off a piece instead of biting directly into the bread. When not in use, put the bread on the table or tablecloth instead of the plate.<br /><br /><img src="http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1233650/thumbs/o-BREAD-AND-FOOD-570.jpg?7" height="299" width="640" /></div><div><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">CHILE</span></b><br /><b>Don’t touch any part of your meal with your hands.</b><br /><br />Touching food with your hands is frowned upon in Chile, even when eating fries. In Brazil, too, burgers and pizza are normally eaten with a knife and fork.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwicqaea657QAhUB6IMKHYRiA4UQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjakarta.coconuts.co%2F2015%2F04%2F09%2Fcocobites-best-most-ridiculously-delicious-burgers-jakarta&psig=AFQjCNHLVuV8KFQRjW_h2_zCSz7DM5PjDQ&ust=1478889321537004"><img src="http://jakarta.coconuts.co/sites/jakarta.coconuts.co/files/field/image/the_goods_diner_-_coffee_rubbed_burger.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />ITALY</span><br />It's hard to believe, but don’t ask for cheese.</b> <br /><br />Never ask for cheese if it’s not explicitly offered to you. It’s <a href="http://blog.joytours.com/2012/12/28/weirdest-food-etiquette-from-around-the-world/">considered a sin</a> to put extra cheese on top of your pizza — and it’s even worse to put it on seafood. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o2DABxeJ6Io/WCTODCoWOBI/AAAAAAAAKHk/y9zKb_zQjuEc2lnJfeKM9-mmuSfYh9FFwCEw/s1600/cheese.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o2DABxeJ6Io/WCTODCoWOBI/AAAAAAAAKHk/y9zKb_zQjuEc2lnJfeKM9-mmuSfYh9FFwCEw/s640/cheese.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">PORTUGAL</span><br />Skip the salt and pepper.</b><br /><br />In Portugal, if salt and pepper aren’t already on the table, don’t ask for them. It’s <a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/asia/travel-tips-and-articles/76513">considered an offense</a> to the chef’s seasoning skills.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2G0jvcbiNWg/WCTOUfRMeRI/AAAAAAAAKHo/dolaybAaqr4HA2YH4SP587U4nPvFAwy2QCLcB/s1600/salt%2Band%2Bpepper.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2G0jvcbiNWg/WCTOUfRMeRI/AAAAAAAAKHo/dolaybAaqr4HA2YH4SP587U4nPvFAwy2QCLcB/s640/salt%2Band%2Bpepper.png" width="588" /></a></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">THAILAND</span></b></div><div><b>Spoons only - don’t put food in your mouth with a fork.</b><br /><br />In Thailand, forks are used to push food into a spoon. Also, it’s unusual to use chopsticks.<br /><br /><img src="http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1233724/thumbs/o-166775275-570.jpg?7" height="435" width="640" /><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">RUSSIA</span><br />Keep your hands on the table - never rest your hands in your lap while dining.</b><br /><br />In <a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/russia">Russia</a>, put your wrists on the edge of the table (not in your lap) while eating, and keep your fork in your left hand and knife in your right.<br /><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjZvrrf7Z7QAhXK6oMKHabwBloQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftime.com%2F3108496%2Fhow-should-men-and-women-behave-on-a-first-date%2F&bvm=bv.138169073,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNFPk-LzC7LO39PKmpLnlOVC428jpw&ust=1478890133321038"><img src="https://timedotcom.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/woman-hands-in-lap-refinery-29.jpg?quality=85&w=640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">ETHIOPIA</span><br />A new meaning to family style dining - don’t use an individual plate.</b><br /><br />Eating from individual plates is seen as hilarious, bizarre, and wasteful in Ethiopia. Food is always shared from a single plate without the use of cutlery. The meat dishes are usually the last things eaten, so don't dive in on them immediately. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj2vaPg757QAhVF6YMKHfHWDWsQjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FEthiopian_cuisine&bvm=bv.138169073,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNFQ8KX8fJOaF1sRMbczVX2X4bIb5w&ust=1478890810719863"><img height="480" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b2/Ethiopian_food.jpg/220px-Ethiopian_food.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>source lonelyplant.com</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-58709645098701376232016-11-01T09:35:00.000-07:002017-02-01T14:30:04.580-08:00Machu Picchu - The Lost Incan City Virtual Vlog.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5RGzb1VTJt0/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5RGzb1VTJt0?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-195647078438692002016-10-06T11:57:00.000-07:002017-06-19T14:15:30.469-07:00Sip.Stay.See. Non tourist guide to San Francisco.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bLylJp976Lc/V_aX_EIEhsI/AAAAAAAAHZM/dTw2SnGXxH40TQMpBojS-WP18TvwKHUxQCLcB/s1600/TRAVEL%2B%252859%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bLylJp976Lc/V_aX_EIEhsI/AAAAAAAAHZM/dTw2SnGXxH40TQMpBojS-WP18TvwKHUxQCLcB/s640/TRAVEL%2B%252859%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Traveling to San Francisco? Tired of the same old tourist traps? If your looking for recommendations for Fisherman's Wharf or Alcatraz you wont find them here:). Like millions of people who have left their heart in San Francisco, I will help you do the same with local hot spot <b>Dining</b>, beautiful <b>Hotels</b> and unique <b>Activities</b>. Join us, as we <b>Sip, Stay </b>and <b>See San Francisco, California.</b><br /><b><br /></b><span style="font-size: large;">SIP</span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>AAtxe</b> <br /><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2TQP2fUboy4/V-qg0RQkzgI/AAAAAAAAHXs/r4o7rGJiK6U5GBV8XwJoEoumTQb2ATljACLcB/s1600/aaxe.jpg"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2TQP2fUboy4/V-qg0RQkzgI/AAAAAAAAHXs/r4o7rGJiK6U5GBV8XwJoEoumTQb2ATljACLcB/s640/aaxe.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Gin meets Tapas. Select one of 60 gins arranged by flavor profile to be paired with any of six tonics while you enjoy an impressive menu of one-bite snacks. Great, fun atmosphere, vibe and music.<br /><br /><b>Bistro Aix</b><br /><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S_kn3qYac9U/V-qg6in2SEI/AAAAAAAAHXw/S2xgPtlSWOc2ynAM10g5tkz23pKloxlAACLcB/s1600/bistro%2Baix.jpg"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S_kn3qYac9U/V-qg6in2SEI/AAAAAAAAHXw/S2xgPtlSWOc2ynAM10g5tkz23pKloxlAACLcB/s640/bistro%2Baix.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Affordable neighborhood bistro named after Aix-en-Provence, a sun-drenched city in the South of France. Delicious Mediterranean inspired dishes featuring the finest local ingredients from farmers and fishermen.<br /><br /><b>Zuni Café</b> <br /><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bxsOM0zFEoA/V-qg-dZDAZI/AAAAAAAAHX0/AifhAFEQbys3aE-UD4G_aA450RzW-473QCLcB/s1600/zuni%2Bsan%2Bfran.jpg"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bxsOM0zFEoA/V-qg-dZDAZI/AAAAAAAAHX0/AifhAFEQbys3aE-UD4G_aA450RzW-473QCLcB/s640/zuni%2Bsan%2Bfran.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Come for the famous roast chicken, stay for the bustling atmosphere, creative cocktails and neighborhood vibe.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Stay</span><br /><br />Ritz Carlton<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6GQM0PwcmbY/V_aVBb3aEfI/AAAAAAAAHZE/sedWhvSQMxYdNLCerwenPTFKnbFtfnsjQCLcB/s1600/ritz%2Bsan%2Bfran%2Broom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6GQM0PwcmbY/V_aVBb3aEfI/AAAAAAAAHZE/sedWhvSQMxYdNLCerwenPTFKnbFtfnsjQCLcB/s640/ritz%2Bsan%2Bfran%2Broom.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YouqZu8dGCk/V-qhRyBf1bI/AAAAAAAAHX4/-TN1XE28bUMuKAF4Wp5LgW7ZfR5o47SZQCLcB/s1600/The_Ritz-Carlton_San_Francisco_usn_3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YouqZu8dGCk/V-qhRyBf1bI/AAAAAAAAHX4/-TN1XE28bUMuKAF4Wp5LgW7ZfR5o47SZQCLcB/s640/The_Ritz-Carlton_San_Francisco_usn_3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />My preferred property. Fantastic location along the California Street cable car line. True to Ritz Carlton luxury and service. Newly renovated, beautiful property. Located a short walk from Union Square shopping and a block from Chinatown.<br /><br /><b>Fairmont</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YD1mMyz0bGM/V_aU2fRIlAI/AAAAAAAAHY8/Lp-mhY3I288I-U0tVP1OsIITtFfu-ESOwCLcB/s1600/fairmont%2Broom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YD1mMyz0bGM/V_aU2fRIlAI/AAAAAAAAHY8/Lp-mhY3I288I-U0tVP1OsIITtFfu-ESOwCLcB/s640/fairmont%2Broom.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6Z294PqcW80/V-qhWNO_llI/AAAAAAAAHX8/2umdfrwNBQw_IGpHbwScoZ7C8Q1dyQnpQCLcB/s1600/fairmont%2Bview.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6Z294PqcW80/V-qhWNO_llI/AAAAAAAAHX8/2umdfrwNBQw_IGpHbwScoZ7C8Q1dyQnpQCLcB/s640/fairmont%2Bview.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Talk about rooms with a view. Corner units have impressive views over looking the San Francisco Bay. Located atop Nob Hill, the Fairmont is known for its impeccable 5 star service.<br /><br /><b>Loews Regency</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yEmhQcwPrCo/V_aUh1RCZcI/AAAAAAAAHY4/_mZCYg9EhV8DKEJyGPk2mYiHvJj9MRU5wCLcB/s1600/lowes%2Bsan%2Bfran.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yEmhQcwPrCo/V_aUh1RCZcI/AAAAAAAAHY4/_mZCYg9EhV8DKEJyGPk2mYiHvJj9MRU5wCLcB/s640/lowes%2Bsan%2Bfran.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ah9Dn2dBKvE/V-qhbtb_RoI/AAAAAAAAHYA/N-JLMZDSpDwkFMLF258l_G4YgXa0RkulQCLcB/s1600/loewes%2Bsan%2Bfran.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ah9Dn2dBKvE/V-qhbtb_RoI/AAAAAAAAHYA/N-JLMZDSpDwkFMLF258l_G4YgXa0RkulQCLcB/s640/loewes%2Bsan%2Bfran.png" width="640" /></a></div>Along the California Street cable car line located in the Financial District, this luxury hotel in a Neoclassical landmark is 8 minutes’ walk from Union Square shopping and a block from Chinatown.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">See</span><br /><br /><b>Lands End</b><br /><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9HbQHzEwLSY/V-qhfvUOJ6I/AAAAAAAAHYE/7DFUgrQ2UbwFrM1sNtGL5YcmAqY2kGxnACLcB/s1600/Lands-End-San-Francisco-California.jpg"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9HbQHzEwLSY/V-qhfvUOJ6I/AAAAAAAAHYE/7DFUgrQ2UbwFrM1sNtGL5YcmAqY2kGxnACLcB/s640/Lands-End-San-Francisco-California.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Different areas of Lands End will appeal to different people. Choose from the beach, the Cliff House restaurant, Camera Obscura, or ruins of the Sutro Baths built in the late 1800s. Enjoy gorgeous views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. You can easily spend a whole day walking all the way out to the labyrinth at Eagle Point and back.<br /><br /><b>Land and Sea to Sausalito</b><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7rBxS0YMmac/V_aUO1WkcqI/AAAAAAAAHYw/colo6rvvUS8h5KphuM-jz-x21PHkn-i8QCLcB/s1600/bike.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7rBxS0YMmac/V_aUO1WkcqI/AAAAAAAAHYw/colo6rvvUS8h5KphuM-jz-x21PHkn-i8QCLcB/s640/bike.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PSxf8H8OG0o/V_aUOqBWe0I/AAAAAAAAHY0/OSoTgI947W4up0x1f0wT2bcNNKKWuFDFQCLcB/s1600/sausalito.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PSxf8H8OG0o/V_aUOqBWe0I/AAAAAAAAHY0/OSoTgI947W4up0x1f0wT2bcNNKKWuFDFQCLcB/s640/sausalito.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Rent a bike from a bike shop in Fisherman's Wharf and enjoy the 8 mile one way trip across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. The views are simply breathtaking. Enjoy lunch at one of the many eateries near the Pier, we like Fish. Leave your bike and take the ferry back to San Francisco.<br /><br />Musée Mécanique. <br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1f9HaHGDHh0/V-qiDl3_AFI/AAAAAAAAHYM/5p-_uZX-kAkfyee1xAYzBBmmH0ovApQCACLcB/s1600/musee%2Bmechanic.jpg"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1f9HaHGDHh0/V-qiDl3_AFI/AAAAAAAAHYM/5p-_uZX-kAkfyee1xAYzBBmmH0ovApQCACLcB/s640/musee%2Bmechanic.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Unleash your inner pinball wizard at this warehouse full of completely functioning arcade games from 1960s pinball machines to 1980s classics like Asteroids and Pac-Man. Plus, there are penny arcade games that go back a hundred years. The admission is free, and it's located on the water in the Fisherman's Wharf area with terrific views of Alcatraz.<br /><br />Muir Woods National Monument <br /><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1kt4R8ijmUc/V-qhkvroGwI/AAAAAAAAHYI/pK5DeGFBY44dTMFF9TAYDgXHryOPMryrQCLcB/s1600/muir%2Bwoods.jpg"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1kt4R8ijmUc/V-qhkvroGwI/AAAAAAAAHYI/pK5DeGFBY44dTMFF9TAYDgXHryOPMryrQCLcB/s640/muir%2Bwoods.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Is a huge protected redwood forest with more than 500 acres of redwood trees located in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area approximately 15 minutes drive from the Marina district. It does attract crowds so go early. The area is lush and green due to the proximity of the Pacific Ocean and wet weather of the region, it is home to several species of birds and animals. A great way to spend a few hours reconnecting with nature.<br /><br />Please share your recommendations?</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571457588414656977.post-71295569779813117962016-09-19T08:12:00.003-07:002017-02-06T12:27:41.076-08:00Exploring the most amazing slot canyon. My most memorable visit to a slot canyon was the infamous <a href="http://www.antelopeslotcanyon.com/">Antelope Lower Slot Canyon</a> outside Lake Powell in Page, Arizona. I had seen the amazing pictures in photography books over the years and had always wanted to visit. Many visitors prefer the Lower Antelope Canyon to the Upper because it is less crowded, has light throughout, is longer, and offers great variety. <br /><br />A photographers dream destination, I recommend going mid-morning for the best light. You will need to book a scenic tour or one of several specialty photography tours. Pre-purchase tour tickets several weeks prior to visiting <a href="http://www.antelopeslotcanyon.com/">online</a> especially during peak summer months as prime times sell out. Tickets are also available onsite. <br /><br />From the outside it looks like a jagged open crack in the rock, once underground the range of orange, red and yellow hues and naturally shaped rock formations are truly amazing.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wl6kKFpB0qc/V9_7gpzHmqI/AAAAAAAAHWo/8Jd-0iLgs3cYe2W_18O6nLn7vrf6NyOxwCLcB/s1600/DSC00764.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wl6kKFpB0qc/V9_7gpzHmqI/AAAAAAAAHWo/8Jd-0iLgs3cYe2W_18O6nLn7vrf6NyOxwCLcB/s640/DSC00764.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">View from above.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ksjySEXAcQI/V9_7golXPaI/AAAAAAAAHWk/JiPoueu2CaIeKmNwov_hKVynn9URXqLgACEw/s1600/slot%2Bcanyon%2Bsteps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tq1D0R9JaY0/V3vig4NuLRI/AAAAAAAAHNg/ymR1PV3kGx0l4txJCFVBXUsbKO1HgvReQCLcB/s1600/TRAVEL%2B%252858%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tq1D0R9JaY0/V3vig4NuLRI/AAAAAAAAHNg/ymR1PV3kGx0l4txJCFVBXUsbKO1HgvReQCLcB/s640/TRAVEL%2B%252858%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Washington, DC has no shortage of fine restaurants, hip bars, museums and activities and eclectic neighborhoods to explore. Whether your visiting for a few hours, a long weekend or several days, I will try to help you avoid the obvious sights and the hoards of tourists, (although that might be impossible during the summer) and experience DC from a locals point of view. I have compiled a list of where the DC Hipsters like to <b>Sip </b>with the best views, where to grab a quick bite with a scene, where to <b>Stay </b>and what to <b>See </b>during your visit to our Nations Capital, Washington, DC.<br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sip</b></span><br /><br />Washington, DC is best seen from the top. Enjoy the view while you sip cocktails at one of these fantastic Roof Top Bars.<br /><br /><b>W Hotel POV</b> - 515 15th St NW <br />Overlooks the White House and surrounding areas.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eqIqSBr3DQ0/V2gKv0oPEXI/AAAAAAAAHIM/u4ml6ExccDIU7BQ8sI-fW93_nsHI6lSgQCLcB/s1600/W%2Bhotel%2BPOV.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eqIqSBr3DQ0/V2gKv0oPEXI/AAAAAAAAHIM/u4ml6ExccDIU7BQ8sI-fW93_nsHI6lSgQCLcB/s640/W%2Bhotel%2BPOV.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>The Graham Hotel Observatory Rooftop - </b>1075 Thomas Jefferson Street NW <br />Overlooks Georgetown and surrounding area.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hxRgVf-jT9k/V2gKwj5VjfI/AAAAAAAAHIg/pf8iSZHOyNgLVASh_lEf15wTvHtvBrKDACKgB/s1600/grahamrooftop2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hxRgVf-jT9k/V2gKwj5VjfI/AAAAAAAAHIg/pf8iSZHOyNgLVASh_lEf15wTvHtvBrKDACKgB/s640/grahamrooftop2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>DNV Rooftop Lounge Donovan Hotel</b> - 1155 14th Street<br />Overlooks downtown DC. Select Sunday nights feature DJs and pool party.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HP14nVL4SL0/V2gKwZxQ6PI/AAAAAAAAHIc/H5DadQW2IgYCXOJ0OKIwe_g1MlMc88aNgCKgB/s1600/dnv-rooftop-bar-c2adef26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HP14nVL4SL0/V2gKwZxQ6PI/AAAAAAAAHIc/H5DadQW2IgYCXOJ0OKIwe_g1MlMc88aNgCKgB/s640/dnv-rooftop-bar-c2adef26.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Preferred Eats - </b><br /><br />There are so many places to eat in Washington, DC its hard to choose the best. So, I have selected a few of my favorites. They are all guaranteed to please, offering excellent food and a hip scene day or night. <br /><br /><b>Central Michel Richard </b>-1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW The Best Fried Chicken and pomme frites in town.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uuZim99HBaA/V2gKwCn9omI/AAAAAAAAHIY/cP7rjy69NDErInfOz2qCtFRLofgkFqoZACKgB/s1600/central.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uuZim99HBaA/V2gKwCn9omI/AAAAAAAAHIY/cP7rjy69NDErInfOz2qCtFRLofgkFqoZACKgB/s640/central.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Cafe Milano</b> - 3251 Prospect St NW Italian in Georgetown. A hipsters scene. Excellent Italian food and service. A Washington Institution.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UcXK0Mr-HzY/V2gK_zwsE6I/AAAAAAAAHIs/HI1DrGEVz7YjJsSgh7EWEMwf_vsgH_52ACLcB/s1600/Cafe-Milano-Day_Crop-1024x676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UcXK0Mr-HzY/V2gK_zwsE6I/AAAAAAAAHIs/HI1DrGEVz7YjJsSgh7EWEMwf_vsgH_52ACLcB/s640/Cafe-Milano-Day_Crop-1024x676.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Le Diplomate</b> - 1601 14th street French brasserie serving amazing steaks and seafood and Sunday brunch. A tough reservation to get but well worth it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RJ5BZMT4Lno/V2gLFD2XhWI/AAAAAAAAHI0/HE9NU1O1ojEeDhrLYYj5p_qAHnyIccsugCLcB/s1600/le-diplomate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RJ5BZMT4Lno/V2gLFD2XhWI/AAAAAAAAHI0/HE9NU1O1ojEeDhrLYYj5p_qAHnyIccsugCLcB/s640/le-diplomate.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Burger Tap and Shake </b>- 2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Perfect for a quick stop or break from city touring. Features a wide range of burgers, shakes, beers, and cocktails - near Foggy Bottom Metro.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J4I3-dfVm_g/V2gKwHulajI/AAAAAAAAHIU/Xd5foPMhNN4uiB5Uy0PfrkRhj_MLz3X-QCKgB/s1600/burgertapshakedc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J4I3-dfVm_g/V2gKwHulajI/AAAAAAAAHIU/Xd5foPMhNN4uiB5Uy0PfrkRhj_MLz3X-QCKgB/s640/burgertapshakedc.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stay</b></span><br /><br />Looking for a well situated hotel, modern atmosphere and luxurious rooms? I got you covered with four outstanding hotel options.<br /><br /><b>W Hotel </b>- 515 15th Street, NW Near the White House.<br />Uber hip hotel with excellent location and beautiful contemporary rooms.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QOGRlGwmaqI/V2gQKW9YwfI/AAAAAAAAHKk/FxPHkTmhQOoGdZVuBlp_7XeCMiVux_NqQCKgB/s1600/w%2Bhotel%2Broom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QOGRlGwmaqI/V2gQKW9YwfI/AAAAAAAAHKk/FxPHkTmhQOoGdZVuBlp_7XeCMiVux_NqQCKgB/s640/w%2Bhotel%2Broom.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b>The Four Seasons</b> - 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Located in Georgetown.<br />The Four Seasons does not disappoint, this hotel is true luxury. The interiors are beautiful and modern. The Lounge at Bourbon Steak is a great place to grab a drink and people watch as its packed with beautiful people.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9qWCG5UoyNc/V2gPmCFsCPI/AAAAAAAAHKI/j5RhtTKvzkAjPTEdeC5wMHV2y2cuCXNkACKgB/s1600/four%2Bseasons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9qWCG5UoyNc/V2gPmCFsCPI/AAAAAAAAHKI/j5RhtTKvzkAjPTEdeC5wMHV2y2cuCXNkACKgB/s640/four%2Bseasons.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Ritz Carlton</b> - Georgetown or M Street Locations<br />Both locations are the epitome of Ritz Carlton luxury and service. Beautifully decorated with sleek modern furnishings.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tqlBEhdaLkg/V3voy_R_MuI/AAAAAAAAHNw/-cfTqbSwSL08mskYPcmTejjouoL6sammACLcB/s1600/ritzdc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tqlBEhdaLkg/V3voy_R_MuI/AAAAAAAAHNw/-cfTqbSwSL08mskYPcmTejjouoL6sammACLcB/s640/ritzdc.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Willard Intercontinental Hotel</b> - 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.<br />Stately, traditional interiors.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gztOd0ZZjC4/V2gQKZ6PzRI/AAAAAAAAHKg/DswrqI40HekqE-HrOwL-RdAEi7BSKBjtwCLcB/s1600/willard%2Bhotel%2Broom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gztOd0ZZjC4/V2gQKZ6PzRI/AAAAAAAAHKg/DswrqI40HekqE-HrOwL-RdAEi7BSKBjtwCLcB/s640/willard%2Bhotel%2Broom.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>See</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b>National Mall and Smithsonian Museums</b><br /><br />No visit to DC is complete without a trip to the National Mall and the Smithsonian Museums. The Mall is lined with monuments and amazing (free) Smithsonian museums. We prefer the National Gallery of Art, chock full of contemporary and modern art, the American History Museum where you can see the original American Flag and the National Air and Space Museum, a fun and interactive place for kids and families.<br /><br />The views from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capital are spectacular, especially at night. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Aq02Cw2S-lk/V3u0zSS2bMI/AAAAAAAAHM8/uIOpp9JWt3EmSvptJ0t6I3t9Nap1FRrjACLcB/s1600/dc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Aq02Cw2S-lk/V3u0zSS2bMI/AAAAAAAAHM8/uIOpp9JWt3EmSvptJ0t6I3t9Nap1FRrjACLcB/s640/dc.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Boating</b><br /><br />The Potomac River isn't exactly known for having Caribbean blue waters, but it does provide a fun outlet for fun in the sun. Along the banks of the river just outside Georgetown, <a href="http://www.fletcherscove.com/">Fletchers Boat </a>house rents kayaks, row boats and stand up paddle boards. Take a break from tourists and crowds and enjoy some adventure and water fun. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y47t0so2hag/V3u2acsLfYI/AAAAAAAAHNI/Ou6iiLOAk3w89ACUUzu0zxccAlYLVxyngCLcB/s1600/boatingdc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y47t0so2hag/V3u2acsLfYI/AAAAAAAAHNI/Ou6iiLOAk3w89ACUUzu0zxccAlYLVxyngCLcB/s640/boatingdc.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Double Decker - hop-on hop-off bus</b><br /><b><br /></b>Relax and see the city in a day with the convenient <a href="https://www.citysightsdc.com/washington-dc-double-decker-tours/open-top-double-decker-tours-24-hour-loop-in-dc.html">hop-on hop-off bus</a>. Although far from luxury, you can't beat the convenience of the City Sights tour bus. You will see every thing DC has to offer including the White House, US Capitol, National Mall, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Georgetown waterfront, Arlington National Cemetery and much more!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AepF0-0fNtY/V3u3wiFUFrI/AAAAAAAAHNQ/Mk_123zuhIUqF1sCf9h8TRgR1UgnL7h9ACLcB/s1600/bustour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AepF0-0fNtY/V3u3wiFUFrI/AAAAAAAAHNQ/Mk_123zuhIUqF1sCf9h8TRgR1UgnL7h9ACLcB/s640/bustour.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811919468509413615noreply@blogger.com0