Jonathon ReedExplorer

Abisko, Sweden, is widely regarded as the best place in the world to view the northern lights. The atmospheric effect of Lake Torneträsk and the surrounding mountains give the area a microclimate that locals call the 'blue hole,' meaning that Abisko rarely experiences any inclement weather or cloud cover at night. Combine that with low light pollution and the untempered wilderness of Lapland an...

Lake Torneträsk lies near the western fjords of Norway in the heart of the Scandinavian Mountains. It is best known for being a destination to view the northern lights, but is also a beautiful area to explore during the day.Begin at the Abisko Östra train station and follow one of the many snowmobile tracks downhill to the lake. The ice is frozen from December to June and can get to be a metre-...

Trail Ridge Road is an incredible highway that crosses the mountains between Grand Lake and Estes Park, one of the most famous parts of Rocky Mountain National Park. It features incredible views of the Rockies and the Front Range, as well as the unforgettable experience of being immersed in the tundra of Sundance Mountain.I encourage you to spend the day hiking on one of the many trails in the ...

If you're travelling across Newfoundland, make sure you spend at least a little bit of time off the Trans-Canada Highway with a detour to the coast. Many travellers will visit Twillingate as an off-the-beaten-track coastal destination—so if you're headed that way, take time to explore Fogo as well. Fogo Island (along with the Change Islands) is accessible by ferry from Farewell Harbour, just no...