Jan 121 minDrink: where to taste the mythical Viking after-work-drink 'mead' (or mjød)?Let us embark upon dispelling at least one myth; mead was not invented by the Vikings. The identity of the pioneering brewer of the...
Nov 30, 20234 minDestination: Oslo; it is not hard to survive an expensive city on a tight budgetOslo is fighting with a reputation for being an expensive destination, but fear not – exploring this vibrant coastal city can be done...
Nov 2, 20235 minDestination: direct flights from London and Manchester to...Stavanger; an unusual weekend breakI dare to assume that Stavanger wasn't the first destination that crossed your mind when the wild idea of a long weekend getaway with...
Oct 30, 20238 minDrink: the state has the monopoly; where to buy alcohol in Norway Due to persistent amazement and a plethora of questions from both friends and visitors regarding Norwegian alcohol policy, I've found it...