Norway Beneath the Aurora

Where Arctic nights glow with colour from Tromsø to the far reaches of Svalbard

"The Northern Lights are the most beautiful and mysterious show on Earth"

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Strong aurora borealis in mayin south Norway, pink and green color, northern lights - Shutterstock

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In today’s email:

• Norway Beneath the Aurora

• Travelling Italy Through Its Wine Regions

• Around the World: Senja’s Rugged Beauty, Scenic Lovatnet Lake,

  The Best South African Safari for First-Timers and a whole lot more…

• Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

• Into Orbit: SpaceX grounds its Falcon 9 rocket after a problem with its upper stage. Will the Crew-12 astronaut mission be affected?

• From Social Media: Grangent Castle is a historic site located in the Loire region of France

• Travel Grub: Norwegian Waffles

• Curious Cove: 7 Best Places to See The Northern Lights

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Norway Beneath the Aurora

Norway stands as one of the premier destinations globally to witness the ethereal dance of the Northern Lights. From late September to late March, the Arctic skies come alive with vibrant auroras, best viewed between 6 PM and 2 AM . Northern Norway offers unparalleled opportunities for this spectacle, with Tromsø, located within the Northern Lights Belt, being a prime vantage point. This city boasts clear, dark skies and frequent auroral activity, making it a top choice for enthusiasts.

Beyond Tromsø, other notable locations include the Lofoten Islands, Narvik, and Svalbard, each offering unique perspectives of the aurora. The Lofoten Islands, with their dramatic landscapes, provide a picturesque backdrop for the lights, while Svalbard offers a chance to witness the phenomenon during the polar night, when the sun doesn’t rise above the horizon

Breathtaking scene of the Northern Lights dancing over a frozen lake in a remote wilderness - Shutterstock

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Travelling Italy Through Its Wine Regions

Italy, a country synonymous with romance, history, and artistry, is equally famed for its extraordinary winemaking traditions. With over 4,000 years of viticulture, Italy is home to more than 150 officially recognized wine routes, each offering a unique glimpse into the country’s rich heritage and regional diversity. These routes traverse rolling vineyards, picturesque countryside, and charming medieval towns, making them ideal for anyone who wishes to immerse themselves in the essence of Italian culture

Prosecco Hills, Unesco World Heritage Site. - Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Italy - Shutterstock

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Around the World

Senja’s Rugged Beauty

Senja is Northern Norway’s hidden treasure, known for its rugged coastlines, picturesque fishing villages, and dramatic hiking trails that remain blissfully crowd-free

Scenic Lovatnet Lake

Head to Lovatnet lake where you can find some of the most scenic, colorful and beautiful landscapes in Norway. This guide contains all of the most up-to-date information for first-time visitors to Lovatnet Lake

Vikings and Liberty

You may already know that a Viking was the first European to discover America, some 500 years before Columbus did. But did you know that the birthplace of the Statue of Liberty is also in Norway?

At Kontrast

Explore the boundaries of modern Nordic cooking, building on our common culinary roots and pushing past New Nordic to serve you a perfect meal

Norway’s Printing Heritage

The Norwegian Printing Museum, now part of IDDIS in Stavanger, traces its origins to the late 1980s. Recognising the rapid technological changes in printing, local professionals and cultural heritage managers initiated efforts to preserve traditional printing techniques

The Best South African Safari for First-Timers

Going on a safari in South Africa is one of the most exciting adventures you can have. It gives you the chance to see the famous Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo – in their natural home. These animals are not in cages or zoos, but roaming freely in the wild, just as they have for thousands of years. Seeing them up close is a powerful and unforgettable experience. You also get to travel through beautiful landscapes, from open plains and thick bush to rivers and mountains

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Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.

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Into Orbit

SpaceX grounds its Falcon 9 rocket after a problem with its upper stage. Will the Crew-12 astronaut mission be affected?

SpaceX has temporarily grounded its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket, which is slated to launch four astronauts just eight days from now

Chilled New York City

The New York metropolitan area was showing the effects of a prolonged cold spell in late January 2026. During a stretch of frigid weather, ice choked the Hudson River along Manhattan’s western shore

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From Social Media

Grangent Castle is a historic site located in the Loire region of France

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Travel Grub

Recipe

Norwegian Waffles

Curious Cove

7 Best Places to See The Northern Lights

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