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Driving the Amazing 17 Through Northern Norway. But Enough is Enough
Leaving behind Lofoten Islands also meant leaving behind the crowds. We took the ferry from Moskenes to Bodø and onwards the famous Atlantic Road.
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The End of Our Scandinavian Summer
We made quick work of our jaunt through the rest of Norway with a delightful but short stop in Oslo, and an even briefer trip through Sweden. We had torrential rain from the minute we entered Sweden until the minute we left, so really nothing to report on this blog about our time there, we
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What Are We Going to Do Now: Brexit and The Impact on Our Travels
It is safe to say that if Britain leaves the EU and ends freedom of movement for EU citizens then new rules will apply to UK passport holders like us in the European Community. That will curtail our ability to travel all over Europe full time as we have in the past since we would…
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Norwegian Island Time: Senja & Lofoten and the Joy of Norwegian Ferries
With Nordkapp firmly in our rear view mirror, we continued our travels south through Norway. We had read good things about the island of Senja and decided to take our first Norwegian ferry over there.
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Nordkapp: Reaching the Top of Europe
After our few weeks in Finland it was onward & northward. We finally made it to Norway and our last push up to Nordkapp – the most northerly place in continental Europe.
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Coastal Finland, Lapland and the Arctic Circle
After our time in Helsinki and the southern part of Finland it was time to make roads north. Our ultimate goal was to reach Nordkapp, the most northerly point you can drive to in Europe. That meant heading up through Lapland and crossing the Arctic Circle.
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Our First Week in Finland and a Surprise After 5 Years of Travel
After our week in Sweden it was time to leave the country behind us, for now anyway. We’ll be back at the end of the summer. From Stockholm we hopped onto an overnight ferry to Helsinki. This ferry route is actually like a mini-cruise.
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A Quick Week in Scandinavia
We felt some urgency about coming to Scandinavia this summer. We wanted to take our time and not just have a whistle-stop tour of the southern cities and sights. We preferred the idea of a more epic journey travelling up through Finland to the Arctic, touch the “top of Europe” at Nordkapp and then meander back…
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Our Journey Along the Romantic Road in Germany
The Romantic Road is a major draw for German tourism, based on a seemingly arbitrary route. It runs between Würzburg and Füssen and while the route may not have a long term history, the towns along it certainly do along with oodles of charm. We followed the route from south to north, Füssen to Würzburg.
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A Glimpse of Austria, and Summer Finally Arrives in GAP
After our Italian Lakes adventures it was time to start making tracks north. It was much colder and wetter than was seasonal for the time of year so we decided to get some kilometers under our belt. We have a ferry already booked to Sweden from Rostock in Germany and time was marching on.
The Scenic Route 