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Destination: a road trip through Norway; a rather epic itinerary
I've compiled a delightful list to assist you in planning your road trip itinerary through Norway
Jan 19, 20243 min read


Stay: 3 breathtaking out-of-the-ordinary boutique hotels in Norway
The same discerning eye for detail and refinement extends to the culinary offerings. Artfully presented dishes, predominantly sourced ...
Jan 18, 20244 min read


Destination: 4 yoga retreats in Norway amidst stunning surroundings
It was challenging to determine if Attme Have is the world's northernmost yoga retreat. It could very well be ...
Jan 16, 20242 min read


Destination: a 4 days road trip in Norway; it's brief but it's possible
The multitude of fantastic restaurants, coffee houses, and terraces make it tempting to linger for a few days.
Jan 15, 20244 min read


Drink: where to taste the mythical Viking after-work-drink 'mead' (or mjød)?
This mythical elixir has firmly embedded itself in Norse mythology and was imbibed with gusto by Vikings during festivities and, perhaps...
Jan 12, 20241 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


Stay: The 20 most distinguished luxury hotels in Norway
Norway truly is a different type of country, and I would like to redefine luxury because filtering based solely on star ratings
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Destination: Norway on a shoestring; how to travel on a budget
Scandinavia has an image problem among many visitors, particularly when it comes to expenses.
Jan 9, 20242 min read


Stay: the gift of feeling young again; staying in a tree house in Norway
I've selected 5 treehouses for you with the only condition that you can (more or less) reach them by car and sleep there with two persons...
Jan 8, 20243 min read


Stay: agritourism in 2025; Norway as a champion of extraordinary farm stays.
The level of creativity exhibited by Norwegians in transforming former farms into holiday paradises is nothing short of impressive.
Jan 4, 20244 min read


Stay: you've chosen to visit Flåm in Norway (Flam). But where to stay?
Stay: you've chosen to visit Flåm in Norway (Flam). But where to stay?
Jan 3, 20242 min read


Stay: a grandiloquent list of the 15 most special hotels in Norway: the best places to stay
Strangely enough, I had to leave quite a few hotels unmentioned. However, when you're in the midst of planning your journey to Norway...
Dec 12, 20238 min read


Destination: the Swiss connection; how to get to Lofoten islands from... Zürich
Essentially a converted carpentry factory, this place buzzes with creative activity...
Dec 6, 20234 min read


Stay: a cabin in Norway; here's how to find the most spectacular ones
a cabin in Norway; here's how to find the most spectacular ones
Dec 5, 20233 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: a Norwegian getaway; my top-5
I've compiled a list of my 5 favourite Norwegian getaways in different areas, at different price points, and with varying levels of luxury.
Nov 27, 20233 min read


Destination: a personal story on the benefits of regular sauna visits
Sauna heat widens blood vessels, promoting circulation. This can enhance blood flow to various body parts ...
Nov 23, 20233 min read


Destination: the Borgund stave church, and 7 more stave churches for your bucketlist
The majority of stave churches were situated in less populated areas, such as mountain valleys, forested regions, fishing villages on island
Nov 19, 20234 min read


Destination: a beautiful city in Norway.. close to Hell
'Hell' is situated right next to Trondheim Airport and has evolved into a tourist attraction.
Nov 19, 20232 min read


Destination: 5 Norwegian weekend getaways within 2 hours from Amsterdam Schiphol airport
ive extraordinary Norwegian weekend getaways, effortlessly accessible within 2 hours of flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Nov 12, 20233 min read
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