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10 days in Norway /  by Yobel Muchang

10 days | August 2018 | Pic taken at the top of Dalsnibba with the sunrise coloring up the sky.

10 days | August 2018 | Pic taken at the top of Dalsnibba with the sunrise coloring up the sky.

Quick Thoughts

10 days, 65+ hours and 1,300 miles driving, plus a bonus pothole knocking out my rental car’s front bumper..thank God for coffee and duct tape! I spent the first half of the trip on my own (starting in Bergen) before picking up a friend in Trondheim. This way I got the best of solo roadtripping, being lost in my own thoughts, while also sharing the road and memories with the best company. Recipe for the perfect trip.

Key Highlights

Things to Know

  • Car rental: 4WD isn’t necessary unless you plan to off-road! The roads are quite smooth, even up the mountains.

  • You’re legally allowed to camp out virtually anywhere. Having said that, there are some rules. Here’s a post I found helpful.

  • When I visited Norway, sunset time was after 10 PM, so factor that into any itinerary. Perfect for extended road trips!

Bird’s Eye View

10 days in Norway

Trip by the Photos

5 days in Jordan /  by Yobel Muchang

5 days | May 2018 | Pic of Petra by Night

5 days | May 2018 | Pic of Petra by Night

Quick Thoughts

Of the three main attractions I visited (Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum), Wadi Rum was by far the most memorable. It’s a surreal experience traversing across vast desert landscapes that once was the bottom of the ocean, and seeing the immense rock formations protruding from the sand dunes is otherworldy. If you’re looking for an escape from civilization and to sleep amongst the stars, that’s the place to be!

Key Highlights

  • See my collection of Instagram Stories from this trip!

  • Exploring Wadi Rum desert with the local Bedouins

  • Petra by Night

  • Cave camping in Wadi Rum

Things to Know

  • Jordan Pass - Depending on your trip, this can save you time & money on entry fees including tourist visa fees and tourist attractions.

  • Petra by Night - This doesn’t run nightly so double-check availability. Also, this can get extremely crowded so if you’re interested in photographing it, make sure to either arrive early or try to stay inside Petra to beat the crowd.

  • Car Rental - While planning for this trip, I came across positive reviews for a local car rental agency, Monte Carlo, on Trip Advisor forums. I usually go with more established agencies, but after reaching out I decided on their service and found it well-priced and without issues. Sharing this as I know how stressful car rental can be!

  • Wadi Rum Accommodations - If visiting Wadi Rum (which I highly recommend), you’ll end up staying in Bedouin camps after leaving your car or being dropped off at the Wadi Rum Visitor Center. I’ve linked the place where I stayed - don’t expect glamping, but you’ll have individual fixed tents and a clean shared washroom. You can also book desert tours directly including overnight cave camping which was quite surreal!

  • Flies, flies, and more flies! Bring some insect repellents, you’ll thank me later..

Bird’s Eye View

Wadi Rum, Petra, Dead Sea

Trip by the Photos