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15 Rather Special Food Destinations in Norway That Few Know About and Are Worth a Detour if you're visiting in 2025
The aim of this article is to articulate my enthusiasm for the creativity and diversity of the Norwegian food scene...
Dec 29, 20249 min read


Eat: the 5 best restaurants in Kristiansand, according to me of course
In no particular order I'd like to present you the best restaurants in Kristiansand... according to me, a former resident.
Dec 4, 20243 min read


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...
Jul 30, 20245 min read


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.
Jul 15, 20246 min read


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 ...
Mar 9, 20245 min read


Destination: Mirabelle restaurant and a boutique hotel in a storm-weathered paradise; a two-night escape to Austevoll
Not too long ago, a stunning boutique hotel opened on Austevoll; Beckerwyc House...
Jan 12, 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: 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


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 20, 20233 min read


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 14, 20233 min read


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 ...
Oct 5, 20233 min read


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 24, 20233 min read


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 21, 20233 min read


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 18, 20233 min read


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, 20232 min read


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 13, 20232 min read


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...
Aug 12, 20233 min read
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