Norway only offers two reasons to stay away (the dark, cold winters and the cost) and approximately 563,967 reasons to visit.

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Nestled between the peaks of seven mountains and the frigid waters of the ...

Viking Cruises is another Norwegian brand bringing a genuine Nordic experience to the fjords. Its ships even have a resident ...