Tag Archives: Mountains

The View of Tromsø

Looking over Tromsø there is a view point where you can see the city and the surrounding landscape. The top of the mountain is easily accessible by way of a Norwegian priced cable car that runs every half an hour. Even though it is slightly expensive the view is well worth it. Above is a panoramaContinue reading “The View of Tromsø”

Crossing the Border

I have been living in Northern Finland for the last six months and now the snow has finally cleared it was time to make a trip. The five hour drive north to Tromsø, Norway. It was the beginning of May but that didn’t stop it from snowing the night before. I had seen much of theContinue reading “Crossing the Border”

Icefields Parkway

The Icefields Parkway is a truly spectacular drive through 140 miles of amazing Canadian landscape. A drive that takes you north through the mountainous region of Banff National Park and into Jasper. During the winter the snow swept highway takes you up into the mountains and down to the lakes with views that will takeContinue reading “Icefields Parkway”

Banff National Park

Banff National Park is truly one of the greatest places on Earth. A few hours out of Calgary and hidden away in the Rocky Mountains lies the small ski town of Banff. In the winter this small town becomes a Mecca for ski bums from all over the world. Walking down the main street inContinue reading “Banff National Park”