{"id":2962,"date":"2025-07-21T12:29:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T11:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intothenorth.net\/?page_id=2962"},"modified":"2025-08-15T13:55:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T11:55:39","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/intothenorth.net\/en\/over\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Into the North<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to Into the North, a personal online platform where the North truly comes to life.\nIn 2019, we travelled to Norway for the very first time. It was love at first sight. The breathtaking landscapes, the silence, the unspoiled nature, and the atmosphere of the far north have stayed with us ever since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to expect here:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list inspring-lijst\">\n<li><strong>Inspiration for northern destinations<\/strong>: <br>Personal travel tales that showcase the magic of Scandinavia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel tips and practical advice<\/strong>: <br>Helpful tips to assist you in planning your trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Active and adventurous trips<\/strong>: <br>From mountain hikes to inspiring road trips, for travelers who love to immerse themselves in nature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slow and sustainable travel:<\/strong><br>Tips for traveling more consciously, such as taking the train or choosing eco-friendly accommodations and activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local culture and lifestyle<\/strong>: <br>Discover Scandinavian culture, cuisine, and traditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the focus is mainly on Norway, other destinations in Scandinavia are also featured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/intothenorth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Over-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intothenorth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Over-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/intothenorth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Over-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/intothenorth.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Over-1-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi, I\u2019m Ine: author, traveler, reader, and dreamer. In 2020, I started <a href=\"https:\/\/thecactuslounge.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Cactus Lounge<\/a>, a website full of inspiring travel stories and book recommendations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But my compass is increasingly pointing north. And so Into the North was born: a place where my love for Scandinavia can fully unfold. 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