Situational Awareness Brings Safe Travel To Popular Destinations

Canada has issued a helpful travel advisory for the transitional summer and winter seasons, offering guidance for tourists visiting a variety of beautiful global destinations. Countries such as Greece, Japan, Switzerland, Malta, Singapore, Norway, and Czechia are highlighted, with the Read More …

European Travel Embraces Digital Border Future

Exciting changes are on the horizon for UK tourists traveling to Europe, as Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and 21 other European countries are set to launch the new Entry/Exit System (EES) in October. This innovative system Read More …

Enhanced U.S. Travel: Investing In Your Journey

The United States is implementing changes to its travel authorization system, which will see the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) fee double from $21 to $40. This adjustment, part of a broader legislative package, affects visitors from 41 Visa Read More …

Norway’s New Tourist Tax Funds Sustainable, Beautiful Tourism

Norway is taking a proactive and thoughtful step to preserve its magnificent natural landscapes for generations to come with the introduction of a new, locally-applied tourist tax, set to begin in the summer of 2026. As the country’s popularity continues Read More …

Norway Tourist Tax To Fund Sustainable Travel

In a wonderfully proactive move to protect its stunning natural beauty, Norway is taking a significant and positive step to enhance the travel experience for everyone. As of Thursday, Norwegian lawmakers have approved the introduction of a new tourist tax, Read More …

Up Norway Celebrates UNESCO Recognition

Up Norway, Scandinavia’s premier curator of sustainable luxury travel, invites travelers to experience Norway’s newly UNESCO-recognized ‘seterkultur’ (summer farm culture), a living heritage that honors the sustainable mountain farming practices, deep-rooted traditions, and artisanal craftsmanship that have shaped Norwegian identity Read More …

PhotoStorybook: Viking Sky Culinary Delights

Sailing with Viking Ocean Cruises, we returned to Viking Sky, a ship we had enjoyed when first launched several years ago. At the time, Viking Sky was one of the first three ships in the Viking Ocean Cruises fleet. As Read More …

Up Norway Partners with InRetreat to Launch Wellness Retreats

Up Norway, the leading curator of sustainable luxury travel experiences in Scandinavia, has launched a new partnership with InRetreat, a Norwegian wellness brand known for its transformative yoga and mindfulness experiences. Together, they will offer an exclusive series of guided Read More …

New Tour Exploring Norway’s Western Fjords

Discover the stunning beauty and cultural richness of Norway’s Western Fjords on a NEW 9-day curated adventure. As travelers increasingly seek destinations that offer pristine landscapes and cultural authenticity, this tour immerses guests in the heart of Norway’s most iconic Read More …