Gutsy traveler drives 5,600 miles to Norway for ‘amazing’ adventure to catch northern lights
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A lifelong dream led one man to embark on an extreme journey of thousands of kilometers across several continents just to see the northern lights.
In a long journey that would defeat most people, 28-year-old Malik Al-Sultan traveled more than 5,600 miles from Saudi Arabia to northern Norway to catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis and spent thousands of dollars on the journey.
He planned the long journey for more than a year, news agency SWNS reported.
Instead of flying, he chose to travel by road so he could experience other countries along the way.
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The freelance digital creative from Saudi Arabia set off across Europe and Scandinavia on December 20, 2025, using a Toyota Land Cruiser pickup truck.
The three-week journey took him to 19 countries, with his final destination being Bodø, Norway.
The freelance digital creator drove his car, shown above, for three weeks, traveling through 19 countries while driving towards his destination. (SWNS)
He said the idea for the trip came up about a year before we set out.
That’s when he started plotting a route, saving money, and preparing his vehicle for the long-distance trip.
In the five weeks before his departure, Al-Sultan said he spent a lot of free time making sure his truck was ready for the road and obtaining the necessary travel documents; this includes the Schengen visa required for Saudi citizens traveling to much of Europe.
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The cost of his trip, which included fuel, food and hotel stays in each city where he spent the night, was about $12,300, SWNS reported.
His route took him to countries including Kuwait, Türkiye, Serbia, Italy, Germany and Sweden.
“The whole journey was worth the trouble.”
Along the way, he made an unplanned return to the United Kingdom, where he visited London for the first time and decided to stay for a few days.
“When I arrived at London and saw it,” said the brave traveler, “I determined to stay a few days. [of] Spend days and enjoy the atmosphere.” (iStock)
“At first the UK wasn’t part of the plan,” he said. “But when I visited, I was amazed by the beauty of the roads. When I came to London and saw the place, I decided to stay for a few days. [of] Spend days and enjoy the atmosphere.”
After traveling approximately 5,600 miles, Al-Sultan reached Bodø and was finally able to witness the aurora borealis illuminating the night sky.
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“It’s been quite a journey through many different cultures and countries,” he said.
“This made the entire journey worthwhile,” Al-Sultan said.
“I was so surprised [at] “I’m watching the lights,” he said.
The route took him through many countries in Europe and the Middle East, including Kuwait, Türkiye and Germany, before taking an unexpected detour to London. (SWNS)
Al-Sultan said his journey is as meaningful to him as his final destination.
“I will always remember the two together because for me you can’t have one without the other,” he said.
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After having this experience, Al-Sultan said he plans to return to Saudi Arabia, possibly taking a different route home.
“Love the camp setup,” one social media commenter wrote. “I’d love to sit by your fire and hear your stories.”
Malik Al-Sultan, 28, pictured above, traveled more than 5,600 miles across continents and spent more than a year planning to fulfill a dream. (SWNS)
In another extreme journey that recently made headlines, a man’s long-term friendship led him to embark on a one-day, 14,000-mile journey to say goodbye to a dying friend. Fox News Digital recently reported.
Bob Walker traveled from Jakarta, Indonesia, to Arbroath, Scotland, and back again to spend a few hours with his 82-year-old friend Peter Gould. deadly cancer In December.
The two men had been friends for over forty years; They first met while working as aeronautical engineers in Papua New Guinea in the 1980s. Although they lived most of their lives in different countries, they remained in close contact over the years.
“I really wanted [make] journey.”
“There aren’t many opportunities where you can really say goodbye to people, so I really wanted to do that. [make] journey,” Walker said.
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On January 16, friends gathered in Gould’s hometown and shared cans. favorite beer and reminisces about the years they worked, traveled, and raised a family.
“I’m so grateful for what Bob did,” he said. “He didn’t have to do this.”
