I traveled a lot before my daughter was born and loved it. Since my daugther was born, I only travel when then wife and kid can come with. We're all going to be in Seattle this year for PASS (they'll be getting rained on somewhere in Washington while I'm attending PASS). I would make a lot more if I was willing to travel but no amount of money can make me as happy as I am when I'm with my daughter and wife.
Norway is expensive. Be warned.
Have fun Steve!
-- Itzik Ben-Gan 2001