With soaring turrets and decorative flourishes inspired by nature, Ålesund looks like a storybook illustration. Yet this coastal town in Norway was shaped by disaster more than a century ago. Senior ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Nestled at the end of the Romsdalsfjord, Åndalsnes may not stand ...

Longyearbyen is located on the Svalbard archipelago, deep within the Arctic Circle. It’s known for its extreme cold and remoteness, and the town experiences some of the harshest temperatures on Earth.