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Port Days in Norway

Destination Discovery: Torghatten Mountain near Brønnøysund, Norway

October 5, 2011

Congratulations to Kathy Meyer for her correct identification of this week’s Destination Discovery photo. Torghatten Mountain is located on Torget Island on the coast of central Norway. The mountain is known for a natural tunnel – or hole – running through its center. A troll created the hole, according to local legend. According to legend, [...]

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Destination Discovery: North Cape, Norway

June 1, 2011

The Children of the World sculpture, North Cape, Norway. Offering breathtaking views more than 1000 feet above the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean, North Cape, Norway is continental Europe’s northernmost tip at 71° north latitude. The rocky cliff top plateau has lured tourists’ since Italian Father Francisco Negri visited in 1664. The Cook travel agency led [...]

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Destination Discovery: The Polar Ice Cap

July 23, 2010

Cruising at the Top of the World onboard the ms Prinsendam People often ask us about our favorite port during our 130-day European adventure in 2007. A tough question, because it’s difficult to compare Europe’s diverse ports. Venice, Sochi, and Leknes, in Norway’s Lofoten Islands, are just a few examples. We enjoyed them all – [...]

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Day 113 Bergen, Norway Warm sjokolade & wi-fi

August 25, 2007

A little rain isn’t stopping us from enjoying Bergen, Norway. We are in a cafe with comfy couches, free wi-fi and warm sjokolade (incredible hot chocolate made from melted bars.) Galleri Bryggen is the perfect spot to update our blog. We are on the ms Veendam on the 18-Day Northern Isles Adventure cruise sailing from [...]

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