Contemplate Life at These 10 Stargazing Locations

There’s something great about “connecting with nature”. I’m very much a city person myself, but every once in awhile I need to get out and look at something beautiful that wasn’t made by a human being. Also — it has to be big. I like mountains. I like seas and oceans. But nothing really compares to looking up at the sky and seeing all the stars. It really puts your existence into perspective and helps you contemplate your place in an infinite, ever expanding universe.

Here are 10 of the best places around the world to go stargazing.

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia (Canada) is a great area for stargazing for one big reason: it has a very small amount of light pollution. For pretty much most of the year, the sky is clear, dark, and you can see all the stars in the sky and enjoy your minuscule existence. The most popular spot amongst locals and tourists alike is the Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park.

Norway

The best thing about stargazing in Norway is that if you go at the right time, you will have the ability to also see an aurora (Northern Lights). The locals of Norway know this, so you’ll have no trouble finding a very nice hotel to stay at during your star-gazing trip.

Antarctica

Look, I know your chances of going to Antarctica are very limited. Trips to Antarctica are usually reserved for scientists and explorers. It’s not a tourist hot-spot, you know? However, there is zero light pollution in Antarctica and there are seldom any clouds covering up the sky. If you go to Antarctica you can be absolutely sure that you’re going to get a great look at the night sky and will be able to find all your favorite constellations.

Finland

Like Norway, Finland is a great country for stargazing because many of the hotels are aimed towards people who love looking at the stars. For example, there is a hotel in Finland that has rooms that are igloos with glass ceilings. That means that you can look at the stars from the comfort of your hotel bed. If there’s a more romantic way to fall asleep – I don’t know what it is.