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Vanlife Mexico: everything you need to know about the ferry from Baja to mainland Mexico (La Paz to Mazatlรกn)

12 January 2022
Baja / Latin America / Mexico / Sinaloa

Vanlife diaries #44: Todos Santos & taking the ferry from Baja to Mazatlรกn, Sinaloa in mainland Mexico๏ฟผ

9 January 2022

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I'm obsessed with getting off the beaten path, exploring backcountry gems & travelling beyond the ordinary! I left Australia 5 years ago after finishing a PhD in Biomechanics & have been travelling the world full-time ever since (now joined by my life/climbing partner, James). I hope this blog will inspire your future adventures & help you find wonder in every corner of the globe. xx bb

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  • With sufficient outdoor experience, sound judgement, and reasonable conditions, these 10 hikes are an excellent choice for safe winter hiking in Lofoten! We personally completed all of these hikes in January 2026 with just microspikes + trekking poles (and no other technical climbing equipment), though it should be noted that conditions vary winter to winterโ€” and even week to week. In the event of heavy snowfall, some trails may become impassable without snowshoes or simply unsafe altogether. **It should ALSO go without saying that you are responsible for yourself in the outdoors; this list is based on our own personal experience and must be interpreted within the bounds of your own experience and current winter conditions. For more on winter hiking safety and details on these 10 amazing winter hikes, check out my post ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-hiking
  • a collection of some mind-blowing aurora moments from our 5 weeks in Norway ๐Ÿคฏ *watch the videos with sound to hear me & @flyingcrepes screaming like itโ€™s our first day on earth lol โ€” #norway #northernlights #aurora #northernlightsphotos
  • The exact layers I wore for chilly winter hiking all through January in Lofoten โ˜ƒ๏ธ see the complete list at ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-packing-list โ€”โ€” #norway #lofoten #winterhiking #layering #winterstyle
  • Everything we spent for 2 people travelling around Norway for 5 weeks in January 2026: **this is not meant to represent the cheapest way to explore Norway in winter, itโ€™s just what we personally spent for one of the best trips of our whole lives!! $6,388 ACCOMMODATION ๐Ÿก35 nights in apartments/cabins = $6,388 $2,785 TRANSPORTATION โœˆ๏ธ airfare = $647 ๐Ÿš˜ car hire = $1,807 โ›ฝ๏ธ fuel + parking = $113 ๐Ÿš• private transport (Uber) = $111 ๐Ÿšƒ public transport (train) = $107 $1,699 FOOD & DRINKS ๐Ÿง bakery treats = $103 ๐Ÿน drinks = $152 ๐ŸŒฎ eating out = $611 ๐Ÿง€ groceries = $833 $1,155 ACTIVITIES ๐Ÿ”ฅ sauna entry = $302 ๐Ÿ‹ tours = $853 $27 TRAVEL LOGISTICS ๐Ÿ“ฒ eSIM = $27 TOTALโ€ฆ โ€”> $12,054 USD for 2 people over 35 days โ€”> an average of $172/day per person Is this more or less than you expected?? โ€”โ€”โ€” #norway #norwaytravel #lofoten #tromsรธ #travelbudget
  • Although sauna culture is shared across much of the Nordic region, Norway has put its own spin on the tradition with thousands of floating, fjord-side saunas (that I am truly obsessed with). In many coastal towns, these wood-fired saunas are moored right in the harbour, with a hatch or ladder that drops straight into the icy fjord for a cold plunge. The result is a distinctly Norwegian winter ritual: alternating intense heat and 3C seawater while surrounded by dramatic mountain and fjord scenery ๐Ÿ˜ a few of our favourite floating saunas in Norway: ๐Ÿ“ Fjordsauna, Flรฅm @fjordsauna ๐Ÿ“ Vulkana Arctic Spa Boat, Tromsรธ @vulkana.adventure ๐Ÿ“ Pust Lavvo Sauna, Tromsรธ @pust.lifestyle ๐Ÿ“ KOK Langkaia, Oslo @kokoslo.no ๐Ÿ“ Soria Moria Sauna, Dalen @dalenhotel โ€”โ€”โ€” #sauna #floatingsauna #norway #scandinavia #winterescape
  • Nearly 2,000 stone steps (installed by a Nepalese Sherpa team in 2021) have transformed Reinebringen from a notoriously dangerous ascent into a straightforward hike to the most iconic viewpoint in all of Lofoten! In good winter conditions, itโ€™s a steep but spectacular ~45min push. But in POOR winter conditions? Or with no experience + insufficient winter gear?? Itโ€™s a drain on the Norwegian search & rescue teams who keep having to haul tourists off the mountain. Iโ€™m expecting some criticism for even posting about hiking Reinebringen in winter, but I believe strongly in personal accountability + responsibility in the outdoors, so I hope this empowers you to make an informed decision, whether that means tackling routes like Reinebringen or finding equally beautiful but easier + safer hikes around the islands! โ€”โ€” #lofoten #norway #reinebringen #reine #winterhiking
  • *me frantically sending Lofoten photos to every group chat Iโ€™m part of* We spent the last 3 weeks exploring this dramatic archipelago off the northwestern coast of Norway, high above the Arctic Circle & almost never considered a winter destination. Yet we turned to each other no less than 10 times a day to announce that THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST TRIPS WEโ€™VE EVER TAKEN. We hiked to empty summits without seeing another person, snapped photos on windy ridges, watched the aurora on 20 different nights, ate soup in the hot tub at 5am while it snowed around us, baked cardamom buns with our favourite friends, ran out of the sauna in towels to witness the strongest solar storm in 20 years, and had a lifetime worth of wow-moments in the span of just 22 days. It was the kind of trip where everything just feels โœจspecialโœจ, like you already know youโ€™re going to remember it forever. โ€”โ€” #lofoten #norway #aurora #northernlights #arcticcircle
  • Norway in winter, are you insane?!! The conditions can be brutal, temps are well below freezing, the daylight is short (for nearly 2 months, the sun doesnโ€™t rise at all)โ€ฆ. but when the weather clears and the light hits JUST RIGHT, you get pastel sunsets in the middle of the day + bright auroras at 4pm + some of the most dramatic, mind-blowing scenery you can possibly imagine. If youโ€™re willing to be patient (and wear a lot of layers), winter might just be THE most magical time to be in Norway โ„๏ธโœจ #norway #tromsรธ #lofoten #northernlights #aurora
  • WINTER IN TROMSร˜, NORWAY: MINI TRAVEL GUIDE โ„๏ธโœจ Above the Arctic Circle at 69.6ยฐ North, Tromsรธ is one of the best places in the world to experience a true Arctic winterโ€” explosive northern lights, snow-covered mountains, dramatic fjords, and cozy saunas after a day in the cold. ๐Ÿ‹ WHAT TO DO - Snowshoe in the Lyngen Alps - Vulkana Spa Boat - Pust Floating Sauna - RIB boat whale watching in Skjervรธy - Northern Lights tour - Arctic Cathedral - Fjellheisen cable car ๐Ÿฅ˜ WHERE TO EAT - Mors Mat - Nitty Gritty - Bardus Bistro - Fiskekompaniet - Svermeri Kafรฉ - Vervet Bakeri ๐Ÿ“† WHEN TO GO Tromsรธ experiences *polar night* (where the sun literally doesnโ€™t rise) from 27 Nov - 15 Janโ€” this is the absolute best time to see the aurora AND you still get gorgeous sunset colours for several hours in the middle of the day, which can make for incredible photos! From Jan to March, daylight increases quickly, which is better for skiing and longer outdoor adventures. โฑ๏ธ HOW MANY DAYS Accounting for the often extreme winter weather and limited daylight that will prevent you from doing more than 1 activity per day (and sometimes even cancel tours for several days at a time), one week is the minimum amount of time Iโ€™d recommend in Tromsรธ during the winter to really maximise your experience. ๐Ÿš— GETTING AROUND With so much snow on the roads, weโ€™d recommend skipping the rental car and instead staying within walking distance of the city centre + choosing a few worthwhile tours who will handle the transport logistics. โ€”โ€” #norway #tromsรธ #arcticcircle #northernlights #aurora
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  • With sufficient outdoor experience, sound judgement, and reasonable conditions, these 10 hikes are an excellent choice for safe winter hiking in Lofoten! We personally completed all of these hikes in January 2026 with just microspikes + trekking poles (and no other technical climbing equipment), though it should be noted that conditions vary winter to winterโ€” and even week to week. In the event of heavy snowfall, some trails may become impassable without snowshoes or simply unsafe altogether. **It should ALSO go without saying that you are responsible for yourself in the outdoors; this list is based on our own personal experience and must be interpreted within the bounds of your own experience and current winter conditions. For more on winter hiking safety and details on these 10 amazing winter hikes, check out my post ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-hiking
  • a collection of some mind-blowing aurora moments from our 5 weeks in Norway ๐Ÿคฏ *watch the videos with sound to hear me & @flyingcrepes screaming like itโ€™s our first day on earth lol โ€” #norway #northernlights #aurora #northernlightsphotos
  • The exact layers I wore for chilly winter hiking all through January in Lofoten โ˜ƒ๏ธ see the complete list at ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-packing-list โ€”โ€” #norway #lofoten #winterhiking #layering #winterstyle
  • Everything we spent for 2 people travelling around Norway for 5 weeks in January 2026: **this is not meant to represent the cheapest way to explore Norway in winter, itโ€™s just what we personally spent for one of the best trips of our whole lives!! $6,388 ACCOMMODATION ๐Ÿก35 nights in apartments/cabins = $6,388 $2,785 TRANSPORTATION โœˆ๏ธ airfare = $647 ๐Ÿš˜ car hire = $1,807 โ›ฝ๏ธ fuel + parking = $113 ๐Ÿš• private transport (Uber) = $111 ๐Ÿšƒ public transport (train) = $107 $1,699 FOOD & DRINKS ๐Ÿง bakery treats = $103 ๐Ÿน drinks = $152 ๐ŸŒฎ eating out = $611 ๐Ÿง€ groceries = $833 $1,155 ACTIVITIES ๐Ÿ”ฅ sauna entry = $302 ๐Ÿ‹ tours = $853 $27 TRAVEL LOGISTICS ๐Ÿ“ฒ eSIM = $27 TOTALโ€ฆ โ€”> $12,054 USD for 2 people over 35 days โ€”> an average of $172/day per person Is this more or less than you expected?? โ€”โ€”โ€” #norway #norwaytravel #lofoten #tromsรธ #travelbudget
  • Although sauna culture is shared across much of the Nordic region, Norway has put its own spin on the tradition with thousands of floating, fjord-side saunas (that I am truly obsessed with). In many coastal towns, these wood-fired saunas are moored right in the harbour, with a hatch or ladder that drops straight into the icy fjord for a cold plunge. The result is a distinctly Norwegian winter ritual: alternating intense heat and 3C seawater while surrounded by dramatic mountain and fjord scenery ๐Ÿ˜ a few of our favourite floating saunas in Norway: ๐Ÿ“ Fjordsauna, Flรฅm @fjordsauna ๐Ÿ“ Vulkana Arctic Spa Boat, Tromsรธ @vulkana.adventure ๐Ÿ“ Pust Lavvo Sauna, Tromsรธ @pust.lifestyle ๐Ÿ“ KOK Langkaia, Oslo @kokoslo.no ๐Ÿ“ Soria Moria Sauna, Dalen @dalenhotel โ€”โ€”โ€” #sauna #floatingsauna #norway #scandinavia #winterescape
With sufficient outdoor experience, sound judgement, and reasonable conditions, these 10 hikes are an excellent choice for safe winter hiking in Lofoten! We personally completed all of these hikes in January 2026 with just microspikes + trekking poles (and no other technical climbing equipment), though it should be noted that conditions vary winter to winterโ€” and even week to week. In the event of heavy snowfall, some trails may become impassable without snowshoes or simply unsafe altogether. **It should ALSO go without saying that you are responsible for yourself in the outdoors; this list is based on our own personal experience and must be interpreted within the bounds of your own experience and current winter conditions. For more on winter hiking safety and details on these 10 amazing winter hikes, check out my post ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-hiking
With sufficient outdoor experience, sound judgement, and reasonable conditions, these 10 hikes are an excellent choice for safe winter hiking in Lofoten! We personally completed all of these hikes in January 2026 with just microspikes + trekking poles (and no other technical climbing equipment), though it should be noted that conditions vary winter to winterโ€” and even week to week. In the event of heavy snowfall, some trails may become impassable without snowshoes or simply unsafe altogether. **It should ALSO go without saying that you are responsible for yourself in the outdoors; this list is based on our own personal experience and must be interpreted within the bounds of your own experience and current winter conditions. For more on winter hiking safety and details on these 10 amazing winter hikes, check out my post ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-hiking
With sufficient outdoor experience, sound judgement, and reasonable conditions, these 10 hikes are an excellent choice for safe winter hiking in Lofoten! We personally completed all of these hikes in January 2026 with just microspikes + trekking poles (and no other technical climbing equipment), though it should be noted that conditions vary winter to winterโ€” and even week to week. In the event of heavy snowfall, some trails may become impassable without snowshoes or simply unsafe altogether. **It should ALSO go without saying that you are responsible for yourself in the outdoors; this list is based on our own personal experience and must be interpreted within the bounds of your own experience and current winter conditions. For more on winter hiking safety and details on these 10 amazing winter hikes, check out my post ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-hiking
With sufficient outdoor experience, sound judgement, and reasonable conditions, these 10 hikes are an excellent choice for safe winter hiking in Lofoten! We personally completed all of these hikes in January 2026 with just microspikes + trekking poles (and no other technical climbing equipment), though it should be noted that conditions vary winter to winterโ€” and even week to week. In the event of heavy snowfall, some trails may become impassable without snowshoes or simply unsafe altogether. **It should ALSO go without saying that you are responsible for yourself in the outdoors; this list is based on our own personal experience and must be interpreted within the bounds of your own experience and current winter conditions. For more on winter hiking safety and details on these 10 amazing winter hikes, check out my post ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-hiking
With sufficient outdoor experience, sound judgement, and reasonable conditions, these 10 hikes are an excellent choice for safe winter hiking in Lofoten! We personally completed all of these hikes in January 2026 with just microspikes + trekking poles (and no other technical climbing equipment), though it should be noted that conditions vary winter to winterโ€” and even week to week. In the event of heavy snowfall, some trails may become impassable without snowshoes or simply unsafe altogether. **It should ALSO go without saying that you are responsible for yourself in the outdoors; this list is based on our own personal experience and must be interpreted within the bounds of your own experience and current winter conditions. For more on winter hiking safety and details on these 10 amazing winter hikes, check out my post ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-hiking
With sufficient outdoor experience, sound judgement, and reasonable conditions, these 10 hikes are an excellent choice for safe winter hiking in Lofoten! We personally completed all of these hikes in January 2026 with just microspikes + trekking poles (and no other technical climbing equipment), though it should be noted that conditions vary winter to winterโ€” and even week to week. In the event of heavy snowfall, some trails may become impassable without snowshoes or simply unsafe altogether. **It should ALSO go without saying that you are responsible for yourself in the outdoors; this list is based on our own personal experience and must be interpreted within the bounds of your own experience and current winter conditions. For more on winter hiking safety and details on these 10 amazing winter hikes, check out my post ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-hiking
With sufficient outdoor experience, sound judgement, and reasonable conditions, these 10 hikes are an excellent choice for safe winter hiking in Lofoten! We personally completed all of these hikes in January 2026 with just microspikes + trekking poles (and no other technical climbing equipment), though it should be noted that conditions vary winter to winterโ€” and even week to week. In the event of heavy snowfall, some trails may become impassable without snowshoes or simply unsafe altogether. **It should ALSO go without saying that you are responsible for yourself in the outdoors; this list is based on our own personal experience and must be interpreted within the bounds of your own experience and current winter conditions. For more on winter hiking safety and details on these 10 amazing winter hikes, check out my post ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-hiking
With sufficient outdoor experience, sound judgement, and reasonable conditions, these 10 hikes are an excellent choice for safe winter hiking in Lofoten! We personally completed all of these hikes in January 2026 with just microspikes + trekking poles (and no other technical climbing equipment), though it should be noted that conditions vary winter to winterโ€” and even week to week. In the event of heavy snowfall, some trails may become impassable without snowshoes or simply unsafe altogether. **It should ALSO go without saying that you are responsible for yourself in the outdoors; this list is based on our own personal experience and must be interpreted within the bounds of your own experience and current winter conditions. For more on winter hiking safety and details on these 10 amazing winter hikes, check out my post ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-hiking
With sufficient outdoor experience, sound judgement, and reasonable conditions, these 10 hikes are an excellent choice for safe winter hiking in Lofoten! We personally completed all of these hikes in January 2026 with just microspikes + trekking poles (and no other technical climbing equipment), though it should be noted that conditions vary winter to winterโ€” and even week to week. In the event of heavy snowfall, some trails may become impassable without snowshoes or simply unsafe altogether. **It should ALSO go without saying that you are responsible for yourself in the outdoors; this list is based on our own personal experience and must be interpreted within the bounds of your own experience and current winter conditions. For more on winter hiking safety and details on these 10 amazing winter hikes, check out my post ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-hiking
With sufficient outdoor experience, sound judgement, and reasonable conditions, these 10 hikes are an excellent choice for safe winter hiking in Lofoten! We personally completed all of these hikes in January 2026 with just microspikes + trekking poles (and no other technical climbing equipment), though it should be noted that conditions vary winter to winterโ€” and even week to week. In the event of heavy snowfall, some trails may become impassable without snowshoes or simply unsafe altogether. **It should ALSO go without saying that you are responsible for yourself in the outdoors; this list is based on our own personal experience and must be interpreted within the bounds of your own experience and current winter conditions. For more on winter hiking safety and details on these 10 amazing winter hikes, check out my post ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-hiking
With sufficient outdoor experience, sound judgement, and reasonable conditions, these 10 hikes are an excellent choice for safe winter hiking in Lofoten! We personally completed all of these hikes in January 2026 with just microspikes + trekking poles (and no other technical climbing equipment), though it should be noted that conditions vary winter to winterโ€” and even week to week. In the event of heavy snowfall, some trails may become impassable without snowshoes or simply unsafe altogether. **It should ALSO go without saying that you are responsible for yourself in the outdoors; this list is based on our own personal experience and must be interpreted within the bounds of your own experience and current winter conditions. For more on winter hiking safety and details on these 10 amazing winter hikes, check out my post ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-hiking
With sufficient outdoor experience, sound judgement, and reasonable conditions, these 10 hikes are an excellent choice for safe winter hiking in Lofoten! We personally completed all of these hikes in January 2026 with just microspikes + trekking poles (and no other technical climbing equipment), though it should be noted that conditions vary winter to winterโ€” and even week to week. In the event of heavy snowfall, some trails may become impassable without snowshoes or simply unsafe altogether. **It should ALSO go without saying that you are responsible for yourself in the outdoors; this list is based on our own personal experience and must be interpreted within the bounds of your own experience and current winter conditions. For more on winter hiking safety and details on these 10 amazing winter hikes, check out my post ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-hiking
With sufficient outdoor experience, sound judgement, and reasonable conditions, these 10 hikes are an excellent choice for safe winter hiking in Lofoten! We personally completed all of these hikes in January 2026 with just microspikes + trekking poles (and no other technical climbing equipment), though it should be noted that conditions vary winter to winterโ€” and even week to week. In the event of heavy snowfall, some trails may become impassable without snowshoes or simply unsafe altogether. **It should ALSO go without saying that you are responsible for yourself in the outdoors; this list is based on our own personal experience and must be interpreted within the bounds of your own experience and current winter conditions. For more on winter hiking safety and details on these 10 amazing winter hikes, check out my post ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-hiking
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With sufficient outdoor experience, sound judgement, and reasonable conditions, these 10 hikes are an excellent choice for safe winter hiking in Lofoten! We personally completed all of these hikes in January 2026 with just microspikes + trekking poles (and no other technical climbing equipment), though it should be noted that conditions vary winter to winterโ€” and even week to week. In the event of heavy snowfall, some trails may become impassable without snowshoes or simply unsafe altogether. **It should ALSO go without saying that you are responsible for yourself in the outdoors; this list is based on our own personal experience and must be interpreted within the bounds of your own experience and current winter conditions. For more on winter hiking safety and details on these 10 amazing winter hikes, check out my post ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-hiking
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a collection of some mind-blowing aurora moments from our 5 weeks in Norway ๐Ÿคฏ *watch the videos with sound to hear me & @flyingcrepes screaming like itโ€™s our first day on earth lol โ€” #norway #northernlights #aurora #northernlightsphotos
a collection of some mind-blowing aurora moments from our 5 weeks in Norway ๐Ÿคฏ *watch the videos with sound to hear me & @flyingcrepes screaming like itโ€™s our first day on earth lol โ€” #norway #northernlights #aurora #northernlightsphotos
a collection of some mind-blowing aurora moments from our 5 weeks in Norway ๐Ÿคฏ *watch the videos with sound to hear me & @flyingcrepes screaming like itโ€™s our first day on earth lol โ€” #norway #northernlights #aurora #northernlightsphotos
a collection of some mind-blowing aurora moments from our 5 weeks in Norway ๐Ÿคฏ *watch the videos with sound to hear me & @flyingcrepes screaming like itโ€™s our first day on earth lol โ€” #norway #northernlights #aurora #northernlightsphotos
a collection of some mind-blowing aurora moments from our 5 weeks in Norway ๐Ÿคฏ *watch the videos with sound to hear me & @flyingcrepes screaming like itโ€™s our first day on earth lol โ€” #norway #northernlights #aurora #northernlightsphotos
a collection of some mind-blowing aurora moments from our 5 weeks in Norway ๐Ÿคฏ *watch the videos with sound to hear me & @flyingcrepes screaming like itโ€™s our first day on earth lol โ€” #norway #northernlights #aurora #northernlightsphotos
a collection of some mind-blowing aurora moments from our 5 weeks in Norway ๐Ÿคฏ *watch the videos with sound to hear me & @flyingcrepes screaming like itโ€™s our first day on earth lol โ€” #norway #northernlights #aurora #northernlightsphotos
a collection of some mind-blowing aurora moments from our 5 weeks in Norway ๐Ÿคฏ *watch the videos with sound to hear me & @flyingcrepes screaming like itโ€™s our first day on earth lol โ€” #norway #northernlights #aurora #northernlightsphotos
a collection of some mind-blowing aurora moments from our 5 weeks in Norway ๐Ÿคฏ *watch the videos with sound to hear me & @flyingcrepes screaming like itโ€™s our first day on earth lol โ€” #norway #northernlights #aurora #northernlightsphotos
a collection of some mind-blowing aurora moments from our 5 weeks in Norway ๐Ÿคฏ *watch the videos with sound to hear me & @flyingcrepes screaming like itโ€™s our first day on earth lol โ€” #norway #northernlights #aurora #northernlightsphotos
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a collection of some mind-blowing aurora moments from our 5 weeks in Norway ๐Ÿคฏ *watch the videos with sound to hear me & @flyingcrepes screaming like itโ€™s our first day on earth lol โ€” #norway #northernlights #aurora #northernlightsphotos
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The exact layers I wore for chilly winter hiking all through January in Lofoten โ˜ƒ๏ธ see the complete list at ๐Ÿ”— brookebeyond.com/lofoten-winter-packing-list โ€”โ€” #norway #lofoten #winterhiking #layering #winterstyle
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Everything we spent for 2 people travelling around Norway for 5 weeks in January 2026: **this is not meant to represent the cheapest way to explore Norway in winter, itโ€™s just what we personally spent for one of the best trips of our whole lives!! $6,388 ACCOMMODATION ๐Ÿก35 nights in apartments/cabins = $6,388 $2,785 TRANSPORTATION โœˆ๏ธ airfare = $647 ๐Ÿš˜ car hire = $1,807 โ›ฝ๏ธ fuel + parking = $113 ๐Ÿš• private transport (Uber) = $111 ๐Ÿšƒ public transport (train) = $107 $1,699 FOOD & DRINKS ๐Ÿง bakery treats = $103 ๐Ÿน drinks = $152 ๐ŸŒฎ eating out = $611 ๐Ÿง€ groceries = $833 $1,155 ACTIVITIES ๐Ÿ”ฅ sauna entry = $302 ๐Ÿ‹ tours = $853 $27 TRAVEL LOGISTICS ๐Ÿ“ฒ eSIM = $27 TOTALโ€ฆ โ€”> $12,054 USD for 2 people over 35 days โ€”> an average of $172/day per person Is this more or less than you expected?? โ€”โ€”โ€” #norway #norwaytravel #lofoten #tromsรธ #travelbudget
Everything we spent for 2 people travelling around Norway for 5 weeks in January 2026: **this is not meant to represent the cheapest way to explore Norway in winter, itโ€™s just what we personally spent for one of the best trips of our whole lives!! $6,388 ACCOMMODATION ๐Ÿก35 nights in apartments/cabins = $6,388 $2,785 TRANSPORTATION โœˆ๏ธ airfare = $647 ๐Ÿš˜ car hire = $1,807 โ›ฝ๏ธ fuel + parking = $113 ๐Ÿš• private transport (Uber) = $111 ๐Ÿšƒ public transport (train) = $107 $1,699 FOOD & DRINKS ๐Ÿง bakery treats = $103 ๐Ÿน drinks = $152 ๐ŸŒฎ eating out = $611 ๐Ÿง€ groceries = $833 $1,155 ACTIVITIES ๐Ÿ”ฅ sauna entry = $302 ๐Ÿ‹ tours = $853 $27 TRAVEL LOGISTICS ๐Ÿ“ฒ eSIM = $27 TOTALโ€ฆ โ€”> $12,054 USD for 2 people over 35 days โ€”> an average of $172/day per person Is this more or less than you expected?? โ€”โ€”โ€” #norway #norwaytravel #lofoten #tromsรธ #travelbudget
Everything we spent for 2 people travelling around Norway for 5 weeks in January 2026: **this is not meant to represent the cheapest way to explore Norway in winter, itโ€™s just what we personally spent for one of the best trips of our whole lives!! $6,388 ACCOMMODATION ๐Ÿก35 nights in apartments/cabins = $6,388 $2,785 TRANSPORTATION โœˆ๏ธ airfare = $647 ๐Ÿš˜ car hire = $1,807 โ›ฝ๏ธ fuel + parking = $113 ๐Ÿš• private transport (Uber) = $111 ๐Ÿšƒ public transport (train) = $107 $1,699 FOOD & DRINKS ๐Ÿง bakery treats = $103 ๐Ÿน drinks = $152 ๐ŸŒฎ eating out = $611 ๐Ÿง€ groceries = $833 $1,155 ACTIVITIES ๐Ÿ”ฅ sauna entry = $302 ๐Ÿ‹ tours = $853 $27 TRAVEL LOGISTICS ๐Ÿ“ฒ eSIM = $27 TOTALโ€ฆ โ€”> $12,054 USD for 2 people over 35 days โ€”> an average of $172/day per person Is this more or less than you expected?? โ€”โ€”โ€” #norway #norwaytravel #lofoten #tromsรธ #travelbudget
Everything we spent for 2 people travelling around Norway for 5 weeks in January 2026: **this is not meant to represent the cheapest way to explore Norway in winter, itโ€™s just what we personally spent for one of the best trips of our whole lives!! $6,388 ACCOMMODATION ๐Ÿก35 nights in apartments/cabins = $6,388 $2,785 TRANSPORTATION โœˆ๏ธ airfare = $647 ๐Ÿš˜ car hire = $1,807 โ›ฝ๏ธ fuel + parking = $113 ๐Ÿš• private transport (Uber) = $111 ๐Ÿšƒ public transport (train) = $107 $1,699 FOOD & DRINKS ๐Ÿง bakery treats = $103 ๐Ÿน drinks = $152 ๐ŸŒฎ eating out = $611 ๐Ÿง€ groceries = $833 $1,155 ACTIVITIES ๐Ÿ”ฅ sauna entry = $302 ๐Ÿ‹ tours = $853 $27 TRAVEL LOGISTICS ๐Ÿ“ฒ eSIM = $27 TOTALโ€ฆ โ€”> $12,054 USD for 2 people over 35 days โ€”> an average of $172/day per person Is this more or less than you expected?? โ€”โ€”โ€” #norway #norwaytravel #lofoten #tromsรธ #travelbudget
Everything we spent for 2 people travelling around Norway for 5 weeks in January 2026: **this is not meant to represent the cheapest way to explore Norway in winter, itโ€™s just what we personally spent for one of the best trips of our whole lives!! $6,388 ACCOMMODATION ๐Ÿก35 nights in apartments/cabins = $6,388 $2,785 TRANSPORTATION โœˆ๏ธ airfare = $647 ๐Ÿš˜ car hire = $1,807 โ›ฝ๏ธ fuel + parking = $113 ๐Ÿš• private transport (Uber) = $111 ๐Ÿšƒ public transport (train) = $107 $1,699 FOOD & DRINKS ๐Ÿง bakery treats = $103 ๐Ÿน drinks = $152 ๐ŸŒฎ eating out = $611 ๐Ÿง€ groceries = $833 $1,155 ACTIVITIES ๐Ÿ”ฅ sauna entry = $302 ๐Ÿ‹ tours = $853 $27 TRAVEL LOGISTICS ๐Ÿ“ฒ eSIM = $27 TOTALโ€ฆ โ€”> $12,054 USD for 2 people over 35 days โ€”> an average of $172/day per person Is this more or less than you expected?? โ€”โ€”โ€” #norway #norwaytravel #lofoten #tromsรธ #travelbudget
Everything we spent for 2 people travelling around Norway for 5 weeks in January 2026: **this is not meant to represent the cheapest way to explore Norway in winter, itโ€™s just what we personally spent for one of the best trips of our whole lives!! $6,388 ACCOMMODATION ๐Ÿก35 nights in apartments/cabins = $6,388 $2,785 TRANSPORTATION โœˆ๏ธ airfare = $647 ๐Ÿš˜ car hire = $1,807 โ›ฝ๏ธ fuel + parking = $113 ๐Ÿš• private transport (Uber) = $111 ๐Ÿšƒ public transport (train) = $107 $1,699 FOOD & DRINKS ๐Ÿง bakery treats = $103 ๐Ÿน drinks = $152 ๐ŸŒฎ eating out = $611 ๐Ÿง€ groceries = $833 $1,155 ACTIVITIES ๐Ÿ”ฅ sauna entry = $302 ๐Ÿ‹ tours = $853 $27 TRAVEL LOGISTICS ๐Ÿ“ฒ eSIM = $27 TOTALโ€ฆ โ€”> $12,054 USD for 2 people over 35 days โ€”> an average of $172/day per person Is this more or less than you expected?? โ€”โ€”โ€” #norway #norwaytravel #lofoten #tromsรธ #travelbudget
Everything we spent for 2 people travelling around Norway for 5 weeks in January 2026: **this is not meant to represent the cheapest way to explore Norway in winter, itโ€™s just what we personally spent for one of the best trips of our whole lives!! $6,388 ACCOMMODATION ๐Ÿก35 nights in apartments/cabins = $6,388 $2,785 TRANSPORTATION โœˆ๏ธ airfare = $647 ๐Ÿš˜ car hire = $1,807 โ›ฝ๏ธ fuel + parking = $113 ๐Ÿš• private transport (Uber) = $111 ๐Ÿšƒ public transport (train) = $107 $1,699 FOOD & DRINKS ๐Ÿง bakery treats = $103 ๐Ÿน drinks = $152 ๐ŸŒฎ eating out = $611 ๐Ÿง€ groceries = $833 $1,155 ACTIVITIES ๐Ÿ”ฅ sauna entry = $302 ๐Ÿ‹ tours = $853 $27 TRAVEL LOGISTICS ๐Ÿ“ฒ eSIM = $27 TOTALโ€ฆ โ€”> $12,054 USD for 2 people over 35 days โ€”> an average of $172/day per person Is this more or less than you expected?? โ€”โ€”โ€” #norway #norwaytravel #lofoten #tromsรธ #travelbudget
Everything we spent for 2 people travelling around Norway for 5 weeks in January 2026: **this is not meant to represent the cheapest way to explore Norway in winter, itโ€™s just what we personally spent for one of the best trips of our whole lives!! $6,388 ACCOMMODATION ๐Ÿก35 nights in apartments/cabins = $6,388 $2,785 TRANSPORTATION โœˆ๏ธ airfare = $647 ๐Ÿš˜ car hire = $1,807 โ›ฝ๏ธ fuel + parking = $113 ๐Ÿš• private transport (Uber) = $111 ๐Ÿšƒ public transport (train) = $107 $1,699 FOOD & DRINKS ๐Ÿง bakery treats = $103 ๐Ÿน drinks = $152 ๐ŸŒฎ eating out = $611 ๐Ÿง€ groceries = $833 $1,155 ACTIVITIES ๐Ÿ”ฅ sauna entry = $302 ๐Ÿ‹ tours = $853 $27 TRAVEL LOGISTICS ๐Ÿ“ฒ eSIM = $27 TOTALโ€ฆ โ€”> $12,054 USD for 2 people over 35 days โ€”> an average of $172/day per person Is this more or less than you expected?? โ€”โ€”โ€” #norway #norwaytravel #lofoten #tromsรธ #travelbudget
Everything we spent for 2 people travelling around Norway for 5 weeks in January 2026: **this is not meant to represent the cheapest way to explore Norway in winter, itโ€™s just what we personally spent for one of the best trips of our whole lives!! $6,388 ACCOMMODATION ๐Ÿก35 nights in apartments/cabins = $6,388 $2,785 TRANSPORTATION โœˆ๏ธ airfare = $647 ๐Ÿš˜ car hire = $1,807 โ›ฝ๏ธ fuel + parking = $113 ๐Ÿš• private transport (Uber) = $111 ๐Ÿšƒ public transport (train) = $107 $1,699 FOOD & DRINKS ๐Ÿง bakery treats = $103 ๐Ÿน drinks = $152 ๐ŸŒฎ eating out = $611 ๐Ÿง€ groceries = $833 $1,155 ACTIVITIES ๐Ÿ”ฅ sauna entry = $302 ๐Ÿ‹ tours = $853 $27 TRAVEL LOGISTICS ๐Ÿ“ฒ eSIM = $27 TOTALโ€ฆ โ€”> $12,054 USD for 2 people over 35 days โ€”> an average of $172/day per person Is this more or less than you expected?? โ€”โ€”โ€” #norway #norwaytravel #lofoten #tromsรธ #travelbudget
Everything we spent for 2 people travelling around Norway for 5 weeks in January 2026: **this is not meant to represent the cheapest way to explore Norway in winter, itโ€™s just what we personally spent for one of the best trips of our whole lives!! $6,388 ACCOMMODATION ๐Ÿก35 nights in apartments/cabins = $6,388 $2,785 TRANSPORTATION โœˆ๏ธ airfare = $647 ๐Ÿš˜ car hire = $1,807 โ›ฝ๏ธ fuel + parking = $113 ๐Ÿš• private transport (Uber) = $111 ๐Ÿšƒ public transport (train) = $107 $1,699 FOOD & DRINKS ๐Ÿง bakery treats = $103 ๐Ÿน drinks = $152 ๐ŸŒฎ eating out = $611 ๐Ÿง€ groceries = $833 $1,155 ACTIVITIES ๐Ÿ”ฅ sauna entry = $302 ๐Ÿ‹ tours = $853 $27 TRAVEL LOGISTICS ๐Ÿ“ฒ eSIM = $27 TOTALโ€ฆ โ€”> $12,054 USD for 2 people over 35 days โ€”> an average of $172/day per person Is this more or less than you expected?? โ€”โ€”โ€” #norway #norwaytravel #lofoten #tromsรธ #travelbudget
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Everything we spent for 2 people travelling around Norway for 5 weeks in January 2026: **this is not meant to represent the cheapest way to explore Norway in winter, itโ€™s just what we personally spent for one of the best trips of our whole lives!! $6,388 ACCOMMODATION ๐Ÿก35 nights in apartments/cabins = $6,388 $2,785 TRANSPORTATION โœˆ๏ธ airfare = $647 ๐Ÿš˜ car hire = $1,807 โ›ฝ๏ธ fuel + parking = $113 ๐Ÿš• private transport (Uber) = $111 ๐Ÿšƒ public transport (train) = $107 $1,699 FOOD & DRINKS ๐Ÿง bakery treats = $103 ๐Ÿน drinks = $152 ๐ŸŒฎ eating out = $611 ๐Ÿง€ groceries = $833 $1,155 ACTIVITIES ๐Ÿ”ฅ sauna entry = $302 ๐Ÿ‹ tours = $853 $27 TRAVEL LOGISTICS ๐Ÿ“ฒ eSIM = $27 TOTALโ€ฆ โ€”> $12,054 USD for 2 people over 35 days โ€”> an average of $172/day per person Is this more or less than you expected?? โ€”โ€”โ€” #norway #norwaytravel #lofoten #tromsรธ #travelbudget
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Although sauna culture is shared across much of the Nordic region, Norway has put its own spin on the tradition with thousands of floating, fjord-side saunas (that I am truly obsessed with). In many coastal towns, these wood-fired saunas are moored right in the harbour, with a hatch or ladder that drops straight into the icy fjord for a cold plunge. The result is a distinctly Norwegian winter ritual: alternating intense heat and 3C seawater while surrounded by dramatic mountain and fjord scenery ๐Ÿ˜ a few of our favourite floating saunas in Norway: ๐Ÿ“ Fjordsauna, Flรฅm @fjordsauna ๐Ÿ“ Vulkana Arctic Spa Boat, Tromsรธ @vulkana.adventure ๐Ÿ“ Pust Lavvo Sauna, Tromsรธ @pust.lifestyle ๐Ÿ“ KOK Langkaia, Oslo @kokoslo.no ๐Ÿ“ Soria Moria Sauna, Dalen @dalenhotel โ€”โ€”โ€” #sauna #floatingsauna #norway #scandinavia #winterescape
Although sauna culture is shared across much of the Nordic region, Norway has put its own spin on the tradition with thousands of floating, fjord-side saunas (that I am truly obsessed with). In many coastal towns, these wood-fired saunas are moored right in the harbour, with a hatch or ladder that drops straight into the icy fjord for a cold plunge. The result is a distinctly Norwegian winter ritual: alternating intense heat and 3C seawater while surrounded by dramatic mountain and fjord scenery ๐Ÿ˜ a few of our favourite floating saunas in Norway: ๐Ÿ“ Fjordsauna, Flรฅm @fjordsauna ๐Ÿ“ Vulkana Arctic Spa Boat, Tromsรธ @vulkana.adventure ๐Ÿ“ Pust Lavvo Sauna, Tromsรธ @pust.lifestyle ๐Ÿ“ KOK Langkaia, Oslo @kokoslo.no ๐Ÿ“ Soria Moria Sauna, Dalen @dalenhotel โ€”โ€”โ€” #sauna #floatingsauna #norway #scandinavia #winterescape
Although sauna culture is shared across much of the Nordic region, Norway has put its own spin on the tradition with thousands of floating, fjord-side saunas (that I am truly obsessed with). In many coastal towns, these wood-fired saunas are moored right in the harbour, with a hatch or ladder that drops straight into the icy fjord for a cold plunge. The result is a distinctly Norwegian winter ritual: alternating intense heat and 3C seawater while surrounded by dramatic mountain and fjord scenery ๐Ÿ˜ a few of our favourite floating saunas in Norway: ๐Ÿ“ Fjordsauna, Flรฅm @fjordsauna ๐Ÿ“ Vulkana Arctic Spa Boat, Tromsรธ @vulkana.adventure ๐Ÿ“ Pust Lavvo Sauna, Tromsรธ @pust.lifestyle ๐Ÿ“ KOK Langkaia, Oslo @kokoslo.no ๐Ÿ“ Soria Moria Sauna, Dalen @dalenhotel โ€”โ€”โ€” #sauna #floatingsauna #norway #scandinavia #winterescape
Although sauna culture is shared across much of the Nordic region, Norway has put its own spin on the tradition with thousands of floating, fjord-side saunas (that I am truly obsessed with). In many coastal towns, these wood-fired saunas are moored right in the harbour, with a hatch or ladder that drops straight into the icy fjord for a cold plunge. The result is a distinctly Norwegian winter ritual: alternating intense heat and 3C seawater while surrounded by dramatic mountain and fjord scenery ๐Ÿ˜ a few of our favourite floating saunas in Norway: ๐Ÿ“ Fjordsauna, Flรฅm @fjordsauna ๐Ÿ“ Vulkana Arctic Spa Boat, Tromsรธ @vulkana.adventure ๐Ÿ“ Pust Lavvo Sauna, Tromsรธ @pust.lifestyle ๐Ÿ“ KOK Langkaia, Oslo @kokoslo.no ๐Ÿ“ Soria Moria Sauna, Dalen @dalenhotel โ€”โ€”โ€” #sauna #floatingsauna #norway #scandinavia #winterescape
Although sauna culture is shared across much of the Nordic region, Norway has put its own spin on the tradition with thousands of floating, fjord-side saunas (that I am truly obsessed with). In many coastal towns, these wood-fired saunas are moored right in the harbour, with a hatch or ladder that drops straight into the icy fjord for a cold plunge. The result is a distinctly Norwegian winter ritual: alternating intense heat and 3C seawater while surrounded by dramatic mountain and fjord scenery ๐Ÿ˜ a few of our favourite floating saunas in Norway: ๐Ÿ“ Fjordsauna, Flรฅm @fjordsauna ๐Ÿ“ Vulkana Arctic Spa Boat, Tromsรธ @vulkana.adventure ๐Ÿ“ Pust Lavvo Sauna, Tromsรธ @pust.lifestyle ๐Ÿ“ KOK Langkaia, Oslo @kokoslo.no ๐Ÿ“ Soria Moria Sauna, Dalen @dalenhotel โ€”โ€”โ€” #sauna #floatingsauna #norway #scandinavia #winterescape
Although sauna culture is shared across much of the Nordic region, Norway has put its own spin on the tradition with thousands of floating, fjord-side saunas (that I am truly obsessed with). In many coastal towns, these wood-fired saunas are moored right in the harbour, with a hatch or ladder that drops straight into the icy fjord for a cold plunge. The result is a distinctly Norwegian winter ritual: alternating intense heat and 3C seawater while surrounded by dramatic mountain and fjord scenery ๐Ÿ˜ a few of our favourite floating saunas in Norway: ๐Ÿ“ Fjordsauna, Flรฅm @fjordsauna ๐Ÿ“ Vulkana Arctic Spa Boat, Tromsรธ @vulkana.adventure ๐Ÿ“ Pust Lavvo Sauna, Tromsรธ @pust.lifestyle ๐Ÿ“ KOK Langkaia, Oslo @kokoslo.no ๐Ÿ“ Soria Moria Sauna, Dalen @dalenhotel โ€”โ€”โ€” #sauna #floatingsauna #norway #scandinavia #winterescape
Although sauna culture is shared across much of the Nordic region, Norway has put its own spin on the tradition with thousands of floating, fjord-side saunas (that I am truly obsessed with). In many coastal towns, these wood-fired saunas are moored right in the harbour, with a hatch or ladder that drops straight into the icy fjord for a cold plunge. The result is a distinctly Norwegian winter ritual: alternating intense heat and 3C seawater while surrounded by dramatic mountain and fjord scenery ๐Ÿ˜ a few of our favourite floating saunas in Norway: ๐Ÿ“ Fjordsauna, Flรฅm @fjordsauna ๐Ÿ“ Vulkana Arctic Spa Boat, Tromsรธ @vulkana.adventure ๐Ÿ“ Pust Lavvo Sauna, Tromsรธ @pust.lifestyle ๐Ÿ“ KOK Langkaia, Oslo @kokoslo.no ๐Ÿ“ Soria Moria Sauna, Dalen @dalenhotel โ€”โ€”โ€” #sauna #floatingsauna #norway #scandinavia #winterescape
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Although sauna culture is shared across much of the Nordic region, Norway has put its own spin on the tradition with thousands of floating, fjord-side saunas (that I am truly obsessed with). In many coastal towns, these wood-fired saunas are moored right in the harbour, with a hatch or ladder that drops straight into the icy fjord for a cold plunge. The result is a distinctly Norwegian winter ritual: alternating intense heat and 3C seawater while surrounded by dramatic mountain and fjord scenery ๐Ÿ˜ a few of our favourite floating saunas in Norway: ๐Ÿ“ Fjordsauna, Flรฅm @fjordsauna ๐Ÿ“ Vulkana Arctic Spa Boat, Tromsรธ @vulkana.adventure ๐Ÿ“ Pust Lavvo Sauna, Tromsรธ @pust.lifestyle ๐Ÿ“ KOK Langkaia, Oslo @kokoslo.no ๐Ÿ“ Soria Moria Sauna, Dalen @dalenhotel โ€”โ€”โ€” #sauna #floatingsauna #norway #scandinavia #winterescape
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