Lovatnet lake, Loen, Norway, was ticked off the list this summer and was every bit as stunning as all the Instagram photos show. This is taken from the top end near where the water flows in from the Birksdal glacier and the rock flour particles make the water look a surreally intense turquiose.
It really has to be seen to be believed and is a must-see, despite the fact that it is quite popular and you do need patience to drive along the narrow road hoping you don´t meet anyone between passing places.
Places to stay: There are some lakeside camp sites which had great locations but looked packed as we drove past. We stayed in a lovely Airbnb apartment in nearby Stryn but the owner is switching to long term rentals so there´s no point me recommending it. Some of the hotels we went past looked a little jaded so if I was going again, and I definitely would go back, I´d go back to Airbnb to find an alternative.
Location: https://bit.ly/3yhCxi4
Wanderlust never fades 