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7 Reasons Why: Norway is The Best Solo Female Traveler Destination!
October 4, 2017

Norway is one of the best solo female traveler destinations in the world. Why is this? Is it because of the beautiful scenery of Geiranger and Fjord, Norway? Or perhaps …

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7 Great Things to Do in San Andres Island
September 28, 2017

San Andres, Island Paradise in Colombia! Under the Coconut three, we stay in Colombia or at least in San Andres! If you are not from Colombia, maybe this is the …

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7 Great Things to Do in Stockholm
September 15, 2017

If you want an escape for the relaxed urban traveler, then I would recommend Stockholm the capital of Sweden. It is neither too big or too small; it has the …

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7 Great Affordable Things to Do in Monaco
August 29, 2017

Monaco is the second smallest country in the world after the Vatican. The rich and famous playground is Monaco in the Mediterranean, and the glamorous getaway if you like champagne, …

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Road Trip in Northern Norway with Lofoten & Helgeland
August 6, 2017

5 Days Road Trip in Northern Norway Northern Norway in 5 days or 1 286 kilometers - (PART 1 Google Map Route) & (PART 2 Google Map Route) is maybe not …

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25 Pictures of Natural Beauty in Spectacular Northern Norway
July 28, 2017

If you were not convinced about making your vacations plans to Northern Norway, then take a look at these 25 pictures of Natural Beauty in Northern Norway and maybe you …

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Guide to Getsemani The Authentic Neighborhood in Cartagena de Indias
July 8, 2017

Getsemani is beautiful, magical, and unique and I want to protect it. If you go, to Getsemani don't be a stranger. Be respectful, listen and observe this magical place on …

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7 Great Things to do in Florida
June 14, 2017

Florida the sunshine state is not a boring place to be. It is one of the largest states in the US and is home to a variety of people and …

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25 Bewitching Pictures of Cartagena de Indias
June 9, 2017

Arriving in Cartagena de Indias the humidity hit you in the face and your hair will from now on be sticky and so will your legs, but in the end, …

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7 Essential Beach Items You Must Have!
May 21, 2017

Essential Beach Items is the things that can destroy a good day at the beach if lacking. How boring isn't it when you don't have music or even manage to …

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    I’m Pauline, a Norwegian travel expert living in the Lofoten Islands, and I love sustainable adventures off the beaten path. I fell for solo travel early—I've explored Latin America’s sun-soaked coasts and Norway’s hidden fjords. I thrive on discovering new places, meeting fascinating people, and collecting lavish experiences and unique stories along the way. By day, I serve as Sustainable Development Coordinator for Destination Lofoten, working alongside an incredible team in Svolvær to transform our archipelago into one of Norway’s most sustainable travel destinations. Through my work and my journeys, I aim to show you how to travel independently, smart, adventurous, and safe, no matter where your compass points next.

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    I’m shaped by nature. I grew up at the edge of th I’m shaped by nature.

I grew up at the edge of the Stadt peninsula — where the ocean doesn’t negotiate and the wind decides your plans. You learn early to read the sky. To sense the shift before the squall rolls in. To move before the door is pushed open.

The weather isn’t small talk at the coast.
It’s strategy.
It’s timing.
It’s survival.

And the women knew it best.

While the men were at sea, coastal women held everything together — land, livestock, homes, children, community. They didn’t call it resilience. They simply lived it.

They understood something very important that we need to remember well. 

You don’t dominate nature.
You collaborate with it.

Today I live in the Lofoten Islands, again surrounded by strong coastal women. Different generation. Same backbone.

To adapt when conditions shift.
To build with the landscape, not against it.
To know when to move — and when to stand firm.

To me, that is a coastal inheritance. 

The coast teaches you self-efficacy. Patience. Awareness. Respect.

It shapes women who know that sustainability isn’t about control — it’s about relationship.

And that’s the spirit I carry into my work, my travels, and the future I’m building.

Thank you @dino.serrao for capturing my coastal spirit in this portrait.
    2025 was rich in good memories, wonderful times wi 2025 was rich in good memories, wonderful times with family and friends! It went so fast! Many highlights this year! And many great hikes even in Lofoten and Sunnmøre! 

2025, I have used less time on my phone more flight mode, more with just being. It will continue onward for 2026. I’m still traveling and doing many mini adventures. Mostly being with loved ones. 

In April we were in Cuba, which always disconnect but reconnect you much better with what matters and the importance of being grateful and appreciating what you have in Life. When we travel, how can we travel well, how do we show up at a destination. 

My last international travel this year was Lanzarote, famous for its landscape and architecture. Best of all traveling with my sister. We used public buses, eat at different local places and guided tour to the national park. What an island! 

I think one word that has been important this year for me is mindful. Be aware, be curious, ask open questions, reflect more before speaking and listen. 

Being in nature is the best gift for human nature. We must visit more often. We must focus on our sleep quality. 

I think 2025 have been a year of flowing and protecting my energy on what sparks joy to me. The most limited resource we have is time. How can we live the most happy with the time we have. How can we use our time and energy well. 

2025 I’m very grateful for the year it was a blessing filled with love laughters, friendship and some important life reflections and some new changes. 

2026, welcome let’s embrace and see where the wind takes us this year! 

Wishing you all the very best new year filled with abundance, hope and peace. May the year be as good as you want it to be! Or even better as magical as you want ✨🤩
    October disappeared in the blink of an eye! 😃 The October disappeared in the blink of an eye! 😃 The start of the month was breathtaking in Lofoten. We welcomed German travel experts for a MEGAFAM trip in the Lofoten Islands and had a blast connecting with new faces and industry colleagues. Truly amazing!!🤩 #lofoten #lofotenislands #megafam #lofoteninfo #visitnorway
    Greece is always a good plan! This time we went is Greece is always a good plan! This time we went island jumping to Skiathos and Skopelos. You know the Mamma Mia Islands 🌞 Also Athens, but next post. I think Skopelos has the clearest water I have seen in Europe. So stunning so pure, wow! So green the Island. Could have been away longer as always, but now living slow cabin life before hitting back North. #islandescape #greece #visitgreece #skiathos #skopelos #islandsofadventure
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