About Gunnar Garfors
Gunnar Garfors from Norway travels hard. He visits over 50 countries a year and is on a mission to visit all 198 countries in the world. His wildest journey so far was a trip to five countries on five continents in a single day – a world record.
Recent articles:
Planning a trip to Asmara: Africa's unique Art Deco city
Eritrea and its capital, Asmara have much to offer tourists looking to go off the beaten track. Our writer, Gunnar Garfors shares his tips on how to get there.
'Sound shower' at Oslo airport is music to the ears of passengers
Oslo Airport offers a quick way to relax while waiting in the terminal – under an umbrella that showers you with calming sounds.
10 reasons why you should skip the airport taxi and use public transport instead
Taxi? Before hailing a cab at the airport, consider public transport. It can often get you to your destination faster as well as save you money, writes Gunnar Garfors.
Airport taxis: how to avoid getting ripped off on your travels
Not all taxi drivers are out to rip off tourists, but it can ruin your first impressions of a destination if it happens to you. Our writer, Gunnar Garfors shares his tips on how to avoid getting taken for a ride.
Flying into the Bolivian heights: one of the world's highest international airports
Gunnar Garfors shares his experience flying into the world famous El Alto International Airport.
The art of distraction: A look at Prague Airport's photography exhibit
Prague’s international airport is showcasing the life of Václav Havel, the former Czech president in pictures.
The ultimate driving adventure through the world's longest road tunnel in Norway
Gunnar Garfors takes the ultimate road trip through the world’s longest tunnel, which spans over 15 miles.
An Arctic adventure in Longyearbyen: 'the world's most northerly town'
From snowmobile safaris to ice caving, Longyearbyen in Norway offers plenty for thrill-seekers and it’s surprisingly accessible, says Gunnar Garfors.
Extreme landings: touching down among the peaks of the Himalayas
Here’s one flight you’ll really want a window seat for, if you can hold your nerve. Gunnar Garfors recounts his adrenalin-fuelled landing at Butan’s Paro Airport.
Flying on North Korea's national airline, Air Koryo: "The zero star airline"
Our writer, Gunnar Garfors shares his experiences on board North Korea’s Air Koryo, where he inadvertently discovers the world’s smallest beef burger patty.
The ultimate stopover: soaking up Iceland's glorious coastline
There’s more to Iceland than ash clouds and cold weather. Gunnar Garfors looks at what the country has to offer the traveller in transit.
Touching down in North Korea: one of the world's most secretive nations
Our writer, Gunnar Garfors visits North Korea as a camera-toting tourist and finds the experience eye-opening.
Car-azy: Tiny Nauru island airport where planes share road with cars
Our writer, Gunnar Garfors travels to one of the least known airports in the Pacific and discovers its charms.
Extreme airports: World records from highest altitude airport to shortest runway
Just like Jamaica’s gold medallist Usain Bolt, airports can set impressive world records of their own. Here’s our list of unique achievements by airports around the world.
THE-BES-TOF-AIR-POR-TCO-DES (The best of airport codes)
Here’s our favourite three-letter airport code names found on your luggage tags…..
The world's shortest passenger flight at under 2 minutes is...
From take-off to touchdown, the two-minute flight within Scotland’s Orkney Islands covers a distance less than that of the main runway at Edinburgh.
The world's best airport pre-boarding experience is...
Beaches and airports don’t usually go together, unless you’re in the Caribbean, our writer Gunnar Garfors explains…
