Knowledgeable, quick to respond, and invaluable in a jam
Norway | Jul 19 - Jul 27, 2026

Anne
Anne K.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

Mathia was a huge help in planning my two weeks in Norway. First he helped me book just the exact right cruise out of Bergen on Havila when I was struggling to figure out how to do only part of the coastal route. When only an interior cabin was available, he monitored the bookings and secured a newly available cabin with window with no prompting from me.

Then he re-routed our rental car pickup in Lofoten to be there when we disembarked, saving us from expensive taxi rides.

And finally, he showed us around his home island of Vesterhålen when we realized how close we were. It was a treat to meet him after so much electronic correspondence, and even better to get a personal guide for a bit.

I would recommend Mathia to anyone planning a trip to Norway!

Local specialist: Mathia Pacenti
Mathia
Mathia Pacenti
Local specialist in Vesterålen, Norway | Replied on Jul 29, 2026
Dear Anne and Lars,
Thank you very much for your incredibly kind words.
It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your journey through Norway. I'm especially happy we managed to secure the cabin with a window and make the rental car arrangements work smoothly. Sometimes it's those little details behind the scenes that make a real difference to the travel experience.
Meeting you both in person on Hadseløya was a real highlight for me. Sharing a small part of my home in Vesterålen with you made...
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Dear Anne and Lars,
Thank you very much for your incredibly kind words.
It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your journey through Norway. I'm especially happy we managed to secure the cabin with a window and make the rental car arrangements work smoothly. Sometimes it's those little details behind the scenes that make a real difference to the travel experience.
Meeting you both in person on Hadseløya was a real highlight for me. Sharing a small part of my home in Vesterålen with you made the experience even more special, and I'm delighted you enjoyed exploring the island together.
I wish you many wonderful travel memories, and I hope Norway will welcome you back again one day. :)
Mathia