More travelers than ever are seeking out the Northern Lights experience and Europe is currently the place to be. Also dubbed the aurora borealis, the phenomenon is more prevalent than in around a decade. Why are they being spotted more than usual? It turns out the sun has been extra busy, causing a spike in geomagnetic activity. As we start the New Year, it looks...
For more than 130 years, Hurtigruten’s ships have revealed some of nature’s most spectacular light shows to its guests on Norway’s pristine coastline. Among shades of red and pink, the Arctic sky of Norway will reveal rare corona formations, lighting its fjords, while surrounded by frozen waterfalls. This makes for unparalleled opportunities to view the magnificent...
Summer in Europe has been hit by overtourism and has seen heated protests by residents of popular destinations, including Barcelona, Mallorca, Venice and more. While some locations are now charging a tourist tax, there are other, beautiful locations that welcome travelers with open arms. Now is the time to explore these equally stunning destinations without having to...
The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is a fascinating, natural spectacle, best seen on board a Princess Cruises sailing to Alaska. The cruise line has announced its “North to Alaska with Princess” program with new immersive experiences for the 55th Anniversary 2024 Cruise and Cruisetour Season. Those dreamy images of green and purple colors swirling in the...