Norway for $1100 - A Retrospective
Back in September 2016, my friend Mitch and I went to Norway on a shoestring budget, spending just $1100 each for an eight-day trip (including airfare!). Although several years have passed, I wanted to share how we traveled around one of the most expensive countries in Europe to visit without going broke. Airfare Mitch gets full credit for the fabulous airfare find! He kept an eye on the Norwegian Airlines website and jumped on a $330 round-trip fare from Boston to Oslo, asking me to join. The flight was about a week after the end of the summer season in Norway, so we enjoyed great weather and off-season prices. Norwegian Air has been voted the best budget long-haul airline several times, and we both felt it was a comfortable and convenient way to travel. The airline's low-fare calendar is a great place to find bargains, particularly in the off season, and I recommend you bookmark it. Do be aware that the price to check a bag is steep and varies based on your destination. W