Norway

The stunning capital of Norway, Oslo is a city featuring some incredible historical attractions that rest alongside modern marvels. Here are just 5 of the best-known attractions to look out for in this popular cruising port of call. 1. Akershus Fortress This interesting medieval castle is one of the capital’s crowning glories. During a visit, […]

Exploring the romantic Arctic Circle, here are 5 famous animals to look out for in this beautiful and remote part of the world. 1. Arctic Fox Spotted during the summer months, Arctic Foxes can often be witnessed foraging for food in preparation for the winter ahead. Related Holiday – Voyage to the Arctic & Spitsbergen […]

A new ranking of the world’s 50 best islands for 2019 has been revealed, featuring plenty of iconic destinations across the globe. Complied by Big 7 Travel after looking at votes from their readers, contributions from the Big 7 Travel team and previous results, 50 of the world’s best islands have been revealed. Taking the […]

Three new flights have been announced this week set to launch flying from Aberdeen Airport. Loganair has just unveiled three new routes set to commence in 2020 flying from the North East airport. The new flights are part of the airlines’ expansion plans that have seen Loganair grow to become the UK’s 5th largest airline […]

Celebrating World Photography Day, we ‘focus’ on some inspirational holidays, highlighting 5 sensational places you can enjoy during currently available tours taking you to a whole host of iconic, ‘snappingly’ beautiful destinations. 1. Banff Jaw-droppingly beautiful, Banff resting at the foot of the great Rockies in Canada is a great place to visit. The landscape […]

With the countdown well and truly on for our Best of Norway & Scottish Isles Cruise 2020, the DC Thomson Travel team had the opportunity to take a sneak peek on board the Magellan cruise ship when it docked in Dundee. We found out all about the Magellan cruising experience, with help from our Cruise […]

Aberdeen Airport has this week announced that more flights between the North East airport and Bergen are set to be added later this year. Starting in September, Widerøe Airline will be adding an additional departure on a Sunday and a third daily flight on a Wednesday bringing the total number of weekly flights to 13. […]

Hidden away in forest close to the Norwegian city of Oslo, design firm Snøhetta has just completed a stunning cabin offering guests panoramic views looking out across Oslofjord. Titled ‘Fuglemyrhytta’, this small self-service cabin has been designed for a modest number of guests to enjoy. Proving popular with hikers thanks to the surrounding scenery, thousands […]

Japan is still the country with the best reputation as revealed in a recently released FutureBrand Country Index, the first released since 2014. Measuring the global perception of 75 different countries, the index essentially places countries in a league table. Assessing a number of different metrics in an effort to understand the strength of perception […]

An island in Norway is campaigning to get rid of time. In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice (longest day of the year) is fast approaching. Just over 22 miles from the northern city of Tromsø, Sommarøy or ‘Summer Island’ experiences time differently from the majority of the world. Starting in the middle of May […]