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- 06 Decpapillon in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most visited tourist attractions in Norway
There was a time in the past when Norway was seen as remote, icy, and populated with strange beings and few people, most of them Vikings. But today, still pretty remote and still icy, Norway is one of the riches and most developed countries on the planet, and at the same time one of the wildest, but its wildness it of the civilized kind that is cultivated and embraced by the people.
Norway’s landscapes are stunning, and the Norwegian government is doing its best to keep it that way. Norway is not a cheap country, but few travelers have ever regretted spending more in Norway than in the average European country – after all, there are more than enough attractions in the country to make up for any extra expense. The most visited tourist attractions in Norway are only a taster for all the hidden wonders of this country! …
- 02 FebTudi in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
World’s Best Cross-Country Ski Resorts
Cross-country skiing is very likely one of the most underrated winter activities. When asked why they prefer alpine skiing to cross-country skiing, many skiers would argue that they find cross-country skiing to be simply ‘boring’, and that they would always choose the steep slopes over the rolling hills.
However, cross-country ski has its undeniable advantages: not only it reduces the risks of an accident, but it can also offer the most amazing winter landscapes. Although there aren’t many cross country ski resorts per se, there are thousands of beautiful places around the world where cross-country skiing tours are available.
Whether you decide to try cross-country skiing in the highlands of the Rockies or back to its home country (or rather, countries, as cross-country ski is practiced all over the Scandinavian peninsula), there are some really special places you might want to start with: …