u/OkAstronomer5568

Hi! I live in Copenhagen and planning a group trip up to Tromsø around the new year with a group of 4-6 friends. Seeking advice on our itinerary and how to make the most of the time:

Our potential itinerary for now:
- Day 1 (December 28): Fly in from Copenhagen in the morning, land around 11am. Check into our accommodation, sightsee around the town, relax, then go on a Chase the Northern Lights tour (18:00 to 02:00 I am seeing online) from Viator

- Day 2: Go on a snowmobiling tour OR a guided cross-country skiing through the mountains. Note: our group has both beginner and intermediate Alpine skiers so not sure that the skiing is the right choice. At night, move accommodations into a cabin further out from the city with great views and potentially Aurora viewing of its own

- Day 3: Wake up at our cabin that is in the more rural area. Hike, sightsee, maybe find a nearby farm that has dogs and dogsledding. Trying to avoid the tourist traps but still have adventures outside of Tromsø central town. At night — enjoy dinner, aurora if we can, sauna/hot tub if nearby

- Day 4 (which will be December 31): Fly back to Copenhagen to celebrate the new year

Questions for you all:
- Anything major we are missing from this? For example, there are no whale watches, dogsled rides, glass cabins etc as part of this itinerary…

- anything we could remove?

- Do you agree with having 2 accommodations: one that is in tromsø center, one that is more rural?

- How can we have ample things to do but not do all the touristy traps?

-Locals, any guides you recommend we book with? Or any that are more authentic to contribute best to the economy (for example not AirBnb)?

- best ideas on how to save money while there?

- If you recommend we go to a different spot direct from CPH for the Arctic experience and better Aurora viewing, I am not opposed to it — we are very focused on seeing the lights and having a great authentic experience

Hi folks— frequent backpacker here (\~1-3 week trips, sometimes with 3-10 mile hikes thrown in depending on my destination). I’ve had the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L for 6 years but it’s finally fallen apart on me, and I’m starting to realize there much be much better bags for the same (or better!) price point.

**Can folks please give advice for bags with the following parameters:**
\- Ideally between 28-36L
\- Very comfortable to carry over long distances (I have found the Cotopaxi Allpa is not)
\- lightweight
\- waterproof material (in case walking/hiking in rain, I don’t want my clothes or laptop to get soaked)
\- laptop 16” pouch
\- carry-on (or you can squish it enough to be carry-on) on major and smaller airlines. Bear in mind — my 35L Cotopaxi was a gamble to take, but I did shove onto smaller European and Asian airlines like Scoot, RyanAir, etc

**A few bags I’m considering already:**
\- Osprey 26+6
\- ULA Dragonfly 30L
\- ULA Dragonfly 36L

Would love alls advice! 🎒🎒

Hi folks— frequent backpacker here (~1-3 week trips, sometimes with 3-10 mile hikes thrown in depending on my destination). I’ve had the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L for 6 years but it’s finally fallen apart on me, and I’m starting to realize there much be much better bags for the same (or better!) price point.

Can folks please give advice for bags with the following parameters:
- Ideally between 28-36L
- Very comfortable to carry over long distances (I have found the Cotopaxi Allpa is not)
- lightweight
- waterproof material (in case walking/hiking in rain, I don’t want my clothes or laptop to get soaked)
- laptop 16” pouch
- carry-on (or you can squish it enough to be carry-on) on major and smaller airlines. Bear in mind — my 35L Cotopaxi was a gamble to take, but I did shove onto smaller European and Asian airlines like Scoot, RyanAir, etc

A few bags I’m considering already:
- Osprey 26+6
- ULA Dragonfly 30L
- ULA Dragonfly 36L

Would love alls advice! 🎒🎒

Hi all! American moving to Copenhagen and I have 2 apartment choices — would love thoughts from any locals or expats. Context: I am a 25F, I work a lot of hours, and hoping to really experience the culture of the city (food, drinks, social, cafe, bars, etc) as I’m only living there for ~6 months

1. Located in central Nørrebro, by the intersection of Jagtvej and Tagensvej

Pros: Seems like great location, has in-unit combination washer and dryer, seems like a more calm neighborhood

Cons: a bit further walk to the metro stop (12min) and a further commute to my job, slightly smaller unit

2. Located between Åboulevard and Assistens Kirkegård — so the neighborhood is south Nørrebro almost bordering Frederiksberg

Pros: Bigger unit, unit has a cozier vibe, closer to metro (only 5min walk), located right in the center of the action

Cons: on the first floor and neighborhood seems louder/a bit more chaotic. I think the noise could be overwhelming

Any advice on which is better? Thanks!!