Music: one handshake away from Miles Davis; how I got starstruck in retrospect
You may have come across some of my writings, and I certainly hope that you have. Now and then, I take the liberty of hoping that my...
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Jul 21, 20232 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, 20231 min
Music: it's all from the north; an introduction to Norwegian music
I dare to call myself a fervent music enthusiast, with a strong preference for everything Scandinavian, and in particular Norwegian. When...
Jul 19, 20232 min
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.
Jul 19, 20232 min
Music: during the cold months
The winters are quite long here. Meaning it's dark and cold from October until April. And exactly because of that, the cultural offerings...
Jul 18, 20232 min
Destination: Kruttverket; how a gunpowder storage facility became Oslo's coolest cultural hub
The first question you need to ask yourself is how far away from the other tourists you want to venture...
Jul 17, 20232 min
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...
Jul 17, 20234 min
Destination: southern charm; what to do in Kristiansand if it was up to me
In my humble opinion, the most enjoyable shop in town is Design Kollektivet.
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