Norway is known for its outstanding natural beauty, but the Lofoten Islands in the country’s extreme northwest take things to a whole new level. The archipelago is packed with spiky peaks, picturesque ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. The landscapes and nature of Norway’s spectacular Lofoten ...

Northern Norway may not spring instantly to mind for those planning a beach vacation. Yet the golden sands of the remote Lofoten Islands draw photographers, surfers and backpackers from the world over ...

It's said that you can have sun for breakfast, storms for lunch and calm seas for dinner in Norway's Lofoten Islands. That's how changeable the area's weather is. But the Norwegians have another ...