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 ...

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 ...

Joseph Dutton receives funding from UKERCHQ. At the start of each year, Norway hands out new licences for offshore oil and gas development. Typically, these “Awards in Predefined Areas” (APA) receive ...

Our guide on some of the best things to do once you reach the Lofoten Islands will help you make the most out of the trip. Photo by Daniel Diemer on Unsplash Situated in northern Norway, north of the ...

Norway’s long and thin Lofoten Archipelago can be an unearthly place, especially when its snowy, craggy peaks suddenly pop out of the fog as you meander its seventy-mile length. It was right here in ...

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 ...

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 ...

The oil and gas volumes in the area are probably lower than previously thought, according to a report from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) last week. The NPD concluded that the area probably ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. The landscapes and nature of Norway’s spectacular Lofoten ...

The 753-square-foot unit by Vipp, Logg Arkitekter, and Snøhetta promises to immerse you in nature and Scandinavian design. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our ...

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 ...

Astrophotographer Chad Blakley sent in a photo of an aurora display seen over a small fishing village on the Lofoten archipelago of Norway. Image taken Oct. 8, 2013. Astrophotographer Chad Blakley ...