Curated Recommendations

Tons of links to, and recommendations about, excursions, lodging, sights, museums, restaurants, buses, trains, gear, books, ferries and ships as we travel all the world’s seven continents. Nothing is on the list unless we personally recommend it. Ongoing updates. Select your preference below …

Chip Walter 10/12/23 Chip Walter 10/12/23

Nordland Railway

“At 729km and taking almost ten hours, the Nordland line is Norway's longest single train journey. The railway crosses 293 bridges, ploughs through 154 tunnels and crosses the Arctic circle on its epic journey northwards from Trondheim to Bodø.

Known in Norwegian as Nordlandsbanen, the route still provides a glimpse into rural Norwegian life as it meanders its way north through industrial towns and small villages and past an ever-changing landscape.

It crosses the Arctic Circle on the journey, adding a certain allure to the route for international travellers.”

Chip Walter 10/8/23 Chip Walter 10/8/23

Clarion Hotel Trondheim

“Clarion Hotel Trondheim is one of Scandinavia's largest congress hotels and is located right by the Trondheim Fjord. Let yourself be seduced by modern design, architecture in a special class, exciting food concepts and an absolutely enchanting view.”