Why Reine Belongs on Your Norway Itinerary

With stunning fjords, traditional fishing cabins, and awe-inspiring scenery, Reine is an Arctic destination unlike any other

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Reine, Lofoten Islands, Norway - Shutterstock

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In today’s email:

• Why Reine Belongs on Your Norway Itinerary

• Five Places in Slovenia and the Julian Alps for your bucket list

• Around the World: Exploring the Lofoten Islands by Road, Lofoten's Most Iconic View, Beyond the Costas: Five Spanish Cities on the Atlantic You Haven’t Visited Yet and a whole lot more…

• Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

• Into Orbit: Making history! China lands rocket during an orbital launch for 1st time ever

• From Social Media: Welcome to Sorrento Italy

• Travel Grub: Bouchée a La Reine: a warm starter fit for a queen (French classic)

• Curious Cove: The Fishing Village Frozen in Time - Reine Lofoten Norway

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Why Reine Belongs on Your Norway Itinerary

Located among the dramatic peaks of Norway’s Lofoten archipelago, Reine is one of the most breathtaking destinations in the country. This picturesque fishing village is spread across a chain of small islands connected by bridges and winding roads, with the Vestfjord on one side and the magnificent Reinefjord on the other. Traditional red fishermen’s cabins, crystal-clear waters and towering mountains create a landscape that seems almost unreal. Despite its growing popularity among travellers, Reine remains an authentic working fishing community where centuries-old traditions continue to shape daily life, offering visitors an unforgettable glimpse into the beauty and culture of Arctic Norway

Reine, in the beautiful Lofoten Islands - Shutterstock

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Five Places in Slovenia and the Julian Alps for your bucket list

Slovenia sits at the meeting point of four worlds. To its north and west are the Alps and Italy. To the south is the Adriatic and the Balkans. To the east is the flat plain that runs towards Hungary. The country is small, about the size of Wales, yet it holds glacier-fed lakes, limestone gorges, vineyards, and a capital city built along a river. For a traveller who prefers depth over distance, this combination is rare. You can stand among high peaks in the morning and walk a city embankment by evening, all without a long drive

Lake Bled, Slovenia - Shutterstoc

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Around the World

Exploring the Lofoten Islands by Road

Travelling around the Lofoten Islands is an adventure in itself, with scenic roads, ferry crossings and dramatic coastal views at every turn. The archipelago is well connected by bridges and tunnels

Lofoten's Most Iconic View

With views like this, you will remember the Reinebringen hike on the Lofoten Islands for a very long time. From time to time, I find myself daydreaming about hiking in the Lofoten and sceneries like this

Cruise the Spectacular Sognefjord with Fjord X

Fjord X offers unforgettable cruises through the spectacular landscapes of the Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. Departing from Sogndal, these scenic journeys combine dramatic mountain scenery, tranquil waters and fascinating local history

Øya Festival

12–15 August 2026, Tøyenparken. Large music festival with a lineup including major international artists and promising newcomers

Kayak Tour in Reine

Reine Rorbuer is located right in the heart of Reine and has direct access to the archipelago of Lofoten and one of the most beautiful fjords in the world, the iconic Reinefjord

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Beyond the Costas: Five Spanish Cities on the Atlantic You Haven’t Visited Yet

Most people picture Spain as a place of sun-baked plains, flamenco and crowded southern beaches. The north tells a different story. Along the country’s Atlantic edge runs a band of territory the Spanish call España Verde — Green Spain — stretching from the French border in the east to the far north-western corner above Portugal. It takes in four regions: the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia. Rain from the Atlantic keeps the hills green for most of the year, the food leans on seafood and dairy rather than olive oil, and the pace of life is noticeably slower than on the Mediterranean coast

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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

Making history! China lands rocket during an orbital launch for 1st time ever

The nation has recovered a rocket during an orbital launch for the first time ever, pulling off the feat during the Long March 10B's maiden liftoff on Friday (July 10). And that recovery was unique: The rocket's first stage nestled softly into a net-like structure carried by a ship at sea.

Scientists have discovered the oldest quasar ever seen, and it shines with the light of a trillion suns

Using the European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope, astronomers have discovered a treasure trove of 31 black-hole-powered quasars in the early universe

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From Social Media

Welcome to Sorrento Italy

Travel Grub

Recipe

Bouchée a La Reine: a warm starter fit for a queen (French classic)

Curious Cove

The Fishing Village Frozen in Time - Reine Lofoten Norway

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