Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia.

Discover the 25 most beautiful places in Portugal, from sun-drenched beaches to charming cities and hidden gems. Explore the colorful streets of Lisbon and Porto, the fairytale palaces of Sintra, the ...

Photo above: Alesund is at the entrance to Norway's Geirangerfjord. Here’s a secret. It’s not that cold up above the Arctic Circle—as long as you’re in Norway, where, thanks to the Gulf Stream, the ...

The assignment was clear: Test how well artificial intelligence could plan a trip to Norway, a place I’d never been. So I did none of my usual obsessive online research and instead asked three AI ...

Cruise Lines International Association estimates 39.6 million passengers will embark on a cruise in 2026, a 13% increase over 2024 numbers.

Norway in winter is like a dreamland full of snowy mountains and breathtaking beauty. From the Northern lights to small ...

As heat and wildfires plague many parts of Europe, the desire for cooler climes is driving tourists to Nordic countries, prompting as much concern as celebration. The Waterfall Walk, near the ...