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Destination: Norway on a shoestring; how to travel on a budget
Scandinavia has an image problem among many visitors, particularly when it comes to expenses.
Jan 9, 20242 min read


Destination: Oslo; it is not hard to survive an expensive city on a tight budget
Oslo is fighting with a reputation for being an expensive destination, but fear not ...
Nov 30, 20234 min read


Destination: a personal story on the benefits of regular sauna visits
Sauna heat widens blood vessels, promoting circulation. This can enhance blood flow to various body parts ...
Nov 23, 20233 min read


Destination: the Borgund stave church, and 7 more stave churches for your bucketlist
The majority of stave churches were situated in less populated areas, such as mountain valleys, forested regions, fishing villages on island
Nov 19, 20234 min read


Destination: a beautiful city in Norway.. close to Hell
'Hell' is situated right next to Trondheim Airport and has evolved into a tourist attraction.
Nov 19, 20232 min read


Destination: 5 Norwegian weekend getaways within 2 hours from Amsterdam Schiphol airport
ive extraordinary Norwegian weekend getaways, effortlessly accessible within 2 hours of flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Nov 12, 20233 min read


Destination: the capital city of a country you probably know very little of; Oslo
Oslo's origins date back to the Viking Age, known as "Kaupangen," serving as a marketplace and meeting point.
Nov 10, 20234 min read


Geography: Norway on the world map; and why it looks far bigger than it is.
Don't get me wrong; Norway is still colossal. But when you glance at Norway on a world map, the Mercator projection throws a spanner in...
Nov 10, 20232 min read


Destination: direct flights from London and Manchester to...Stavanger; an unusual weekend break
I dare to assume that Stavanger wasn't the first destination that crossed your mind when the wild idea of a long weekend getaway with...
Nov 2, 20235 min read


Destination: street art and the best pizza in Oslo; and plenty more reasons to spend a day in Tøyen
This district, interwoven with industrial heritage and typical late 19th-century apartment complexes, exhibits the most varied aesthetic ...
Oct 22, 20234 min read


Destination: Hardanger highlights; puppy-love and the Hardanger Fjord Lodge
Let me confide in you with a secret. The initial time I stepped foot in Norway, I found myself madly in love. Yes, undoubtedly, with the...
Oct 8, 20235 min read


Destination: an 11-year cycle at its peak; 2025 is the best year to witness the Northern Lights. 4 locations you should consider.
Because of the 11-year cycle being at its peak now; 2024 and 2025 are the best years to witness the Northern Lights.
Oct 7, 20235 min read


Destination: when in Arendal; brawls and Disney whispers
I first stumbled upon it in the middle of winter, with Arendal covered in about 20 centimeters of snow, turning it into a fairytale scene
Sep 19, 20237 min read


Destination: your sofa; watch the best (according to me) Norwegian series and movies
This isn't just a list I scraped together using generic search criteria from IMDB. The idea behind this list is to give you a bit of an...
Sep 18, 20237 min read


Destination: the underdog of fjords; why Lusterfjorden deserves your visit
Late May or early June is undeniably the most picturesque time to pick the majestic fjords as your destination. Above 700 meters, a...
Sep 15, 20234 min read


Destination: the battle of Narvik... to become an amazing ski destination in Norway
The title of my article may not do justice to Narvik, or perhaps it does, in a way. It's true that the title might seem a bit...
Sep 13, 20233 min read


Destination: why Norway is perfect for solo (female) travelers
In this article, my aim is to particularly encourage women to venture out on their own in Norway. In my modest (and male) opinion...
Sep 1, 20233 min read


Destination: the best of Norway in a nutshell in Sogndal (all the cliches, but the good ones)
I've just lowered the car window. Phone in hand, I'm using Vipps (a Norwegian mobile payment system) to send NOK 40 to, presumably, the...
Aug 30, 20233 min read
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