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Destination: the capital city of a country you probably know very little of; Oslo
Oslo's origins date back to the Viking Age, known as "Kaupangen," serving as a marketplace and meeting point.
Nov 10, 20234 min read


Geography: Norway on the world map; and why it looks far bigger than it is.
Don't get me wrong; Norway is still colossal. But when you glance at Norway on a world map, the Mercator projection throws a spanner in...
Nov 10, 20232 min read


Destination: why the flag of Norway is fluttering just about everywhere
Once you're on vacation in Norway, you'll notice the Norwegian flag fluttering quite a bit on all sorts of occasions. First and foremost,...
Nov 10, 20233 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: the best views and scenic drives in Norway; and how to see most of them
In this exposition, I undertake the formidable task of guiding you through the best and most enchanting and majestic views and the most...
Oct 31, 20233 min read


Drink: the state has the monopoly; where to buy alcohol in Norway
When peace came in 1945, there was an explosive increase in alcohol consumption...
Oct 30, 20238 min read
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