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12 of the World’s Most Incredible Sights

Lighting up the North

The aurora borealis – more commonly known as the Northern Lights – is undoubtedly the greatest light show on Earth. This natural phenomenon is best seen in winter from northern Scandinavia, but there are never any guarantees, which makes it all the more special when it does appear.

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One of the best places in the world to watch the lights from is from the sheltered coastal waters of western Norway, which are free of artificial light.