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Ahoy There, Matey…King Red Crabs Coming Aboard

Yummy, yummy crabs. And not just ordinary crabs, monster King Red Crabs also referred to as Kamchatka Crabs by Norwegian fishermen. Bundled up and out on Deck 9 at 5:10p to greet fishermen with crabs...

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Midnatsol Log Day 7: Disembarkation in Kirkenes, Norway

The overnight “rocky sea disturbance” turned out to be a Beaufort 12 Hurricane. The MS Midnatsol P.A. system announced that passengers can officially tell people, “We experienced an Arctic Hurricane!”...

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The Rica Arctic Hotel in Teeny-Tiny Kirkenes, Norway

The local bus dropped in front of the Rica Arctic Hotel. There are a few small hotels in Kirkenes along with three big hotels: Thon Hotel, Rica Hotel and Rica Arctic Hotel. Travels With Sheila chose...

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A Snow Hotel Within The Arctic Circle of Norway

The Kirkenes Snow Hotel is constructed entirely from manmade snow and ice each year (regular snow is too fluffy), and is only five years old. Anna led us into the Norway’s largest ice bar inside the...

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A L-O-N-G Night in The Snow Hotel, Norway

It takes 35 staff to run the Snow Hotel with its 75 sledding dogs, and three reindeer, Rudolph, Rudoph and Rudoph, whom we would meet tomorrow. Two of the staff explained dinner in the Gabba...

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What to Know About Sleeping in A Snow Hotel

–  There is no need to take big luggage with you (or any luggage). It will only freeze sitting in the Snow Hotel. Pack necessities in a small backpack, and leave the rest behind in Kirkenes. We happen...

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Two Last Nights in Winter Norway

Dropped off by the Snow Hotel driver at the Rica Artic Hotel in Kirkenes after one night in the cold, the nice reception lady let us check into our room even though it was early morning. (Me thinks...

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Why Cruise Norway in The Winter?

Family and friends thought that Travels With Sheila was beyond insane when I announced plans to spend my 70th Birthday cruising winter Norway. “Why in this big, wide world would any normal person...

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Abundant, Delicious and Scrumptious Food Aboard The MS Midnatsol

Perhaps you are considering a Norwegian summer cruise even as we speak. As wonderful as our winter cruise on the Midnatsol was, days of endless sunlight have to be an experience. ex-Marine (husband,...

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SAS Airlines International Lounge, Oslo Gardermoen Airport

SAS only has two lounges in the International Area of Oslo Gardermoen Airport, none in Domestic; SAS Lounge for passengers with Gold cards, and SAS Business for passengers with full-fare tickets. (It...

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SAS 737-800 Economy/Economy Plus Amsterdam-Oslo-Reykjavik

A United code share with SAS Airlines to Oslo Gardermoen Airport was supposed to leave at 10:45a but arrived late. No worries since we had three hours between that and the last flight to Reykjavik....

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Finnmarken Cruise: Disembark in Bergen

Typical of other cruise ships, the Finnmarken calls passengers by decks to disembark in Bergen. Bergen is the beginning and end point for all Hurtigruten 12 day cruises. Passengers must be out of...

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Fly Norwegian Economy Bergen-Oslo

Because the Finnmarken doesn’t arrive in Bergen until 2:30p, a Norwegian Air flight to Oslo late in the day means another misconnect on the way home. CheapTickets Weekly Deals Bergen Airport Bergen...

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Convenient Radisson Blu Gardermoen Airport

Ultra convenient Radisson Blu Airport Oslo is an easy walk from Airport arrivals. Load baggage on a free trolley, walk out the exit and across the street to a covered walkway. The walkway leads to...

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Oslo Gardermoen Airport and Lounges

Gardermoen is Norway’s largest airport, with direct routes to more than 140 domestic and international destinations, and many charter destinations. Located 47 kilometers/29 miles north of Oslo City...

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Hotel Elvesletta or The Vault, Longyearbyen

Hotel Elvesletta is actually now called The Vault. However, they still use both names on their website. Why?  I’ll never know. Hotels usually have a check-in policy of 2:00p which is the case today....

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What to See and Do in Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen is the largest populated area in Svalbard (2,000 people) high Norwegian Arctic. It is the most easily accessed frontier, and a port for Arctic Expedition Cruises. Tourism is gaining as...

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Longyearbyen Restaurants and Food

There are few restaurants or food possibilities in Longyearbyen that meet our requirements. Many restaurants are considered to be “gourmet and/or expensive,” while others open infrequently or late in...

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Longyearbyen Airport Transportation

There are exactly two choices  to and from Longyearbyen Airport in Svalbard: bus or taxi. Both meet all flights. Make sure you get the best price with Hotels.com Best Rate Price Guarantee! Airport...

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Norwegian Air B737-800 Longyearbyen-Oslo

Only SAS and Norwegian Air fly from Longyearbyen to Oslo and I choose Norwegian Air on this trip. Founded in 1993, Norwegian Air is the third largest low-cost carrier in Europe. They operate 400 routes...

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