Why Ålesund Deserves More Than a Cruise Stop

Why Ålesund Deserves More Than a Cruise Stop

Why Ålesund Deserves More Than a Cruise StopJennifer Hanniman
Published on: 10/10/2026

Most visitors see Ålesund on a cruise stop. Stay two nights for the City Train up Aksla, endless evening light and the town after the ships leave.

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Travel Norway on a Budget

Travel Norway on a Budget

Travel Norway on a BudgetJennifer Hanniman
Published on: 10/10/2026

Norway is pricey, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. Kitchens, packed lunches, duty-free wine and bakery buns kept our fjord trip affordable.

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Ottawa: Come for the Capital, Stay for the BeaverTails

Ottawa: Come for the Capital, Stay for the BeaverTails

Ottawa: Come for the Capital, Stay for the BeaverTailsTracy Harris
Published on: 02/10/2026

Castles, canals, patios, museums and fried dough covered in cinnamon sugar. Canada’s capital is way more fun than you think.

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Amsterdam Souvenirs

Amsterdam Souvenirs

Amsterdam SouvenirsJennifer Hanniman
Published on: 01/10/2026

Find affordable Dutch souvenirs like a local: tea towels, stroopwafels, Delft Blue and more from HEMA, Action, Albert Heijn and antique markets.

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