Day hikes on Lofoten Islands

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Do you like beautiful landscapes, road trips and hiking? If you answered yes, then you owe it yourself to make the journey to Norway’s Lofoten Islands – before everyone discovers one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen.

The relatively untouched Lofoten Islands – located within the Arctic Circle – offers kilometres of spectacular mountain landscapes scattered with quaint fishermen cottages and bridges spanning azure water. And one of the best ways to reach them is by pulling on your hiking boots and navigating muddy and steep mountain sides to see them. You won’t be disappointed. read more

Six scenic spots to visit in Canada’s Rocky Mountains

Breathe in the fresh mountain air and gaze down into azure alpine lakes in Canada’s Banff National Park.

Banff is about a 90 minute drive from Calgary past towering mountains – many capped with snow even in the summer. The drive alone will have you reaching for your camera.

If you’re heading out to explore the Rocky Mountains this summer, here’s six scenic spots that should be on your to do list near Banff or inside the national park.

  1. Lake Moraine

Your Instagram feed is probably filled with images of Lake Moraine – and for good reason. read more