Hike

Hike: Four seasons in a day: a packing list for an outdoorsy (summer) holiday in Norway

I thought it appropriate to share my Norway packing list with all the essentials when preparing my 70L backpack for an extended trek ...

Destination: Rondane National Park; so beautiful it should be painted

The brilliance of Rondane is that it’s not overrun by hordes of tourists; no cruise ships dock here, no trains run through, and there are ..

Hike: Prehistoric rock carvings on the slopes of an ancient volcano just outside Oslo

Rumors had reached my ears of prehistoric rock carvings nestled just a stone's throw (pun intended) away from my house...

Hike: hiking is an excellent way to experience Norway; here's my best tips!

The country's "Right to Roam" or "Allemansretten" grants people the freedom to enjoy nature responsibly, regardless of ...

Hike: by train to the roof of Norway; hike from Finse to Dyranut

It's a question I encounter quite frequently: Can one experience the breathtaking natural beauty of Norway without the aid of an automobile?

Hike: the hidden charms of Setesdal and the southern most reindeer herd in Norway

Delving into the annals of Norwegian history often reveals a tapestry lying just beneath the surface. In this instance, I am specifically...

Hike: a low key hike to a high-profile glacier; Austdalsbreen, the lesser know sidearm of Jostedalsbreen

This route is scarcely known outside of the Norwegian locals, yet it ultimately grants thee a magnificent vista ...

Gear: put your back into it; the most comfortable backpack on the market

In November of last year (2022 that was, in case you're reading this in 2034), I was about to start a new job. I still had around 7...

Stay: when a musician sets the tone; The Arctic Hideaway

To reach this destination, you must first embark on a ferry ride, venturing so far that you truly feel transported to another world.

Stay: the landscape is the architecture; one of the best hotels in Norway

The Juvet Landscape Hotel is the epitome of what makes Norway so fantastic: stunning nature, reverence for the elements, and ...

Eat: on an island; the cutest restaurant in Tvedestrand

Tvedestrand is a tiny yet enchanting gem for various reasons, and a restaurant being one of them. The centuries old coastal town nestles...

Stay: not for pensionists; an exclusive stay on the foot of Gaustatoppen

One feels as though they have stepped into a movie scene. Perhaps akin to "The Grand Budapest Hotel," but set in Norway?

Destination: where the elves live, and a moose (close to Besseggen)

The reason I want to capture this destination in words is that its allure has left an indelible mark on my consciousness ...