Destination: a beginners guide to the Helgeland coast; as beautiful as Lofoten, but without the masses
The best part is that few tourists choose this region over Lofoten, making it wonderfully tranquil and unspoiled...
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- Jul 15
- 5 min
Destination: Coolcation in Norway: a sustainable destination in the age of climate change
The temperature and temperate climate of the northern regions have compelled Norway to experience a surge in popularity in recent years.
- Mar 9
- 5 min
Eat: My favourite Asian restaurants in Oslo
I must confess, nearly all my favourite dishes hail from Asia. Thankfully, in Oslo, multiple migrant groups have settled, unlocking ...
- Jan 12
- 2 min
Destination: a boutique hotel in a storm-weathered paradise; a two-night escape to Austevoll (Norway)
Not too long ago, a stunning boutique hotel opened here; Beckerwyc House...
- Nov 30, 2023
- 4 min
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 2, 2023
- 5 min
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...
- Oct 22, 2023
- 4 min
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 20, 2023
- 3 min
Drink: the best non-alcoholic alternative to wine that tastes like a Norwegian forest; Villbrygg
Speaking of sensory experiences and the forest, I come to a discovery I made recently...
- Oct 14, 2023
- 3 min
Eat: heavy meals while keeping it light; why I always bring dry food when I’m on a hike in Norway
I realize that the title might not sound very appealing at first. But let me tell you why the opposite is true. Every time I'm packing my...
- Oct 5, 2023
- 3 min
Eat: in abundance; picking mushrooms in Norway
Tips and trics on picking mushrooms in Norway, harvesting etiquette, and a few tools to make foraging in the woods easier and ...
- Aug 24, 2023
- 3 min
Eat: about time to start harvesting; what a forest in Norway has to offer
Recently, I had the pleasure of trying self-picked porcini carpaccio for the first time...
- Aug 21, 2023
- 3 min
Eat: the oldest tavern in Norway; traditional food close to Oslo
It was, akin to numerous occurrences in life, entirely fortuitous that I stumbled upon Bærums Verk. A form of pandemic weariness, the...
- Aug 18, 2023
- 3 min
Destination: animals; wildlife in Arctic Norway
Along our expedition, we stumbled upon what I believe to be one of North Norway's best-kept secrets: the tourist route from Russelv...
- Aug 13, 2023
- 2 min
Destination: traditional Norwegian delicacies on the side of the road; gårdsbutikker
Truly, it is without exception worth your while, upon encountering a road sign bearing the inscription 'gårdsbutikk'...
- Aug 13, 2023
- 2 min
Eat: squishy fishy (or Norwegian fermented fish); the rakfisk festival
Renowned chef Gordon Ramsay couldn't quite appreciate it, but as everyone knows, his understanding of fine cuisine is utterly lacking.
- Aug 12, 2023
- 3 min
Destination: wall of Fins; fishing on Senja (Norway)
When you venture into the northern reaches of Norway (Senja in our case) during the summer, you swiftly find yourself...
- Jul 21, 2023
- 2 min
Destination: the dark Norwegian spirit; the akevitt festival in Gjøvik
The Norwegian national spirit is known as Aquavit (or akevitt), which can freely be translated as 'water of life.'
- Jul 21, 2023
- 2 min
Eat: in the spirit of Jeff Koons; the best dumplings in Norway
The best dumplings in Norway
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