Entries by Cody

Kungsleden Trail Autumn Photo Gallery

Photo: ‘Mountain sidewalk’ along the Kungsleden trail, Sweden.  September 2012 I’ve added a new gallery of images from my mid September hike on the northern section of the Kungsleden trail – from Nikkaluokta to Abisko.  In a few more days I’ll hopefully add a more detailed writeup about the whole journey.  But other than getting […]

Lofoten Islands – Horseid Beach Hiking Guide

Photo: Horseid beach, Lofoten Islands, Norway.  August 2012 Over at 68north.com I’ve just added a new hiking guide for Horseid Beach -CLICK HERE- to check it out. One of Lofoten’s most scenic beaches, it is also one of the least visited.  The short article provides info on getting to Horseid via the ferry from Reine […]

Hebridean New Year

Photo: Dawn at Luskentyre beach, Isle of Harris, Scotland.  January 2011 December already… In what seems to be quickly turning into an annual tradition, I’m making plans to head up to Scotland’s Outer Hebrides to bring in the new year.  More specifically we’ll spend New Year’s eve in the tiny, cosy thatched roof hostel on […]

Lofotens Best Beaches Travel Guide

Photo: Kvalvika Beach, Lofoten Islands, Norway.  August 2012 I’ve written a new article over at 68north.com about the best beaches on the Lofoten Islands. If you’re interested, they are: Kvalvika, Bunes, and Horseid.  All my personal opinion of course, but I’ve you’ve been there, I think you’ll agree.  And if you haven’t been to any […]

Lofoten Islands Autumn Photo Gallery

Photo: Sunset from Offersøykammen, Vestvågøya, Lofoten Islands, Norway.  October 2012 –CLICK HERE– To view Lofoten Islands Autumn 2012 gallery.  50 images. As promised yesterday, I have a new gallery online from Autumn on the Lofoten Islands.  While I didn’t do any camping on this part of the trip, I did find myself waiting around for […]

Lofoten Autumn Coming Soon

Photo: Blue berries, red leaves, Lofoten Islands, Norway.  October 2012 Tomorrow (Monday) I should have a new gallery online from the two weeks of Autumn during this years Lofoten travels.  If it wasn’t for the color of the foliage, when compared to my images from Summer, one could easily think I had the two galleries […]

Kvalvika Beach Hiking Guide

Photo: Late summer twilight, Kvalvika Beach, Lofoten Islands, Norway.  August 2012 Over at 68north.com I’ve written a new hiking and camping article for Kvalvika Beach -CLICK HERE-  to check it out.  I intend to put a fair amount of effort into 68north.com over the next few months.  I’ll still probably cross post some stuff here […]

Lofoten Islands Summer Photos

Photo: Horseid beach, Lofoten Islands, Norway.  August 2012 –CLICK HERE– To view Lofoten Islands summer 2012 photo gallery. I’ve uploaded the first 50 images to my archive from part 1 of my Lofoten travels this year – August/September.  Click on the above link to go to the gallery.  As seems to be normal for me […]

Hiking Gear Packlist For Lofoten Islands Norway and Kungsleden Trail Sweden

Photo: Camping on Reinebringen, Lofoten Islands, Norway.  July 2010 Photo: Backpacking gear 2012 Backpacking gear list for travels to Lofoten Islands, Norway and hiking the Kungsleden trail, Sweden. Here’s a quick rundown of the gear I’m taking with me on my travels this year.  First part is 2 weeks of late summer on the Lofoten […]

Lofoten Islands – Germany – Kungsleden Trail – 2012 Europe Travel Plans

Photo: Twilight over Lofoten Islands, Stamsund, Norway.  July 2010 I’ve finally finalized my travel plans for Europe for late summer and autumn. First stop: Lofoten Islands.  I fly north of the arctic circle to Bodø, Norway on August 20th.  From Bodø I’ll catch the late night ferry to Moskenes, arriving to Lofoten in the early […]