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Where to See the Northern Lights in Norway and Finland
Witnessing the dancing glow of the northern lights sits atop many adventure-minded travelers’ bucket lists. Such a spectacular natural phenomenon has the power to stop one in their tracks, bringing them face to face
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Norway Video: Why a Foreign Place Can Seem Like Home
My maternal grandmother was born in Norway. She came to the United States when she was a small child and didn’t speak English. But she was smart and an avid learner—and possessed the pliable
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The Golden Eagle: A Luxury Train Trip Across the Arctic
As you prepare for your trip to the European Arctic by luxury train, harken back to the days of Imperial Russia on a city tour through the streets of St. Petersburg. You’ll become immersed
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See the Natural Wonders of the World in 2021
It’s time to say farewell to 2020; and for many of us, we’re happy to do it—perhaps more so than for any other year we’ve ever experienced. For those smitten with wanderlust, 2020 was
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Pandemic Ponderings: 25 Phenomenal Facts about our Planet
Since 1970, the annual Earth Day has been a time for us to reflect on the beautiful planet, the third from the sun, that we call home. Twenty years after that groundbreaking year, we
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7 Northern Lights Photography Tips (That Aren’t Camera Settings)
Equip yourself with the right gear and an imaginative spirit, and you’ll have a delightful experience photographing the northern lights. These tips come to you from our northern lights adventure in Churchill, Manitoba–one of
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Women in the Light—An Account of Our First Ever Women-Only Adventure
In tough times, I think about my mother. I know that might seem odd for a fella in his 50s, but, like all moms, she was pretty special. My mother was an activist, spending
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Recover from Holiday Burnout with a Nature-Focused New Year Escape
Somewhere among the frenzy of shopping, baking, parties and talking politics with relatives, the holidays have gone from the most wonderful time of the year to something we try to survive. For anyone who’s ever
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