Stavanger, the ideal base for the Fjords!

September saw me head "across the other pond" from UK over to Norway for the delightful city of Stavanger. This is my ideal kind of city - not too busy, small in size and great accommodation options. After a delay on my flight I arrived late Friday into the early hours of Saturday. After catching up on rest I set about exploring the city on the first glance and I was met with pretty park scenery (picture 1) and amazing views from the Stavanger harbour. I then took a Norwegian Fjords speedboat cruise which was the main reason for my visit and was a fantastic experience (picture 2). I spotted the most striking cliff scenery (picture 3) and waterfall views (picture 4) before heading back to my accommodation via the cobbled streets of the Gamle Stavanger (picture 5). The Sunday was a more chilled affair which saw me exploring the city more, enjoying local delicacies and getting a souvenir or two. I finally ventured out of the city to the Sverd i Fjell (swords in rock) monument offering the most excellent views (picture 6). Overall I'd definitely recommend Stavanger as an excellent option for solo travellers or those seeking the most delightful scenery that the Nordics have to offer. #autumnbeauty #travelgram