Journal entries from paddler Ryan Salm as he documents his group’s harrowing multi-week standup paddling expedition in Norway’s Lofoten Archipelago. In the spring of 2017, paddlers Ryan Salm, Dane ...

The Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission takes us over the archipelago of Lofoten in northern Norway. Extending around 175 km from north to south, the archipelago comprises five main islands (Austvågøya, ...

Think “arctic” and snow, polar bears and igloos likely come to mind. Not surfing, sunbathing and golf. Surprisingly, depending on where you are in the arctic, all these are possibilities. True, the ...

It's said that you can have sun for breakfast, storms for lunch and calm seas for dinner in Norway's Lofoten Islands. That's how changeable the area's weather is. But the Norwegians have another ...

We've selected eleven great alternatives to Lofoten that showcase Norway's stunning natural beauty without the tourist crowds. Photo by Felix Bacher on Unsplash If you're looking for equally ...

If there is one place on earth where it doesn’t matter if it rains, snows, or shines – because it’s always beautiful, it must be Norway’s Lofoten Islands. A rugged mountainous archipelago that rises ...

If you're looking for one of the world's most idyllic island destinations, you might be surprised to discover that it's nowhere near the tropics, but rather 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle: The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. A road trip along the national scenic route E10 in Northern ...

Vågakallen is the ‘old man mountain’ which stretches out across the bay from Storvågan village. He lies on his back, head pointing towards the sea – crossed arms and raised knees rising in undulating ...

Looking for oil outside your front door may sound exciting, but in the idyllic Arctic archipelago of Lofoten, one of Norway's best fishing areas, the prospect of the black gold has sparked heated ...

In a major policy shift during the weekend, Norway’s Labor Party—a long-time ally of the oil industry and the biggest party that is currently in opposition—said it would no longer support opening up ...