David Nikel

King Harald V's funeral will bring large crowds, major transport changes and extensive security measures to central Oslo on 9 September. Here's what you need to know if you plan to be in the Norwegian capital.

Hotels, fishermen's cabins, apartments or something more remote? Choosing where to stay in Lofoten is about much more than finding the best-rated accommodation.

Carnival Cruise Line’s new loyalty program changes how cruisers earn rewards and status. Here’s how to get more value from Carnival Rewards.

An Olden cruise call offers glaciers, turquoise lakes and sweeping mountain viewpoints. Here is how to choose between Briksdal Glacier, Loen Skylift and Lake Lovatnet.

Those little reflective tags dangling from Norwegian coats and backpacks are more than a winter accessory. Here’s why the humble refleks is such a familiar part of life in Norway. Spend an evening walking around a Norwegian

Plan a northern lights trip to Norway that’s memorable even without the aurora, with tips on when to go, what to do and how to improve your chances.

Plan a northern lights trip to Norway that’s memorable even without the aurora, with tips on when to go, what to do and how to improve your chances.

Trollpikken is one of Norway's most unusually named natural landmarks. Here's how to visit the famous rock formation near Egersund, and the remarkable story of how it became world famous.

Norway is famous for aquavit, beer and increasingly cider. Wine is another matter. Or at least, it used to be. Here's how a small but rapidly growing Norwegian wine industry is taking shape.

Learn how to read a cruise itinerary before you book, from port times and sea days to docking locations, scenic cruising opportunities and cruise ship choice.