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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


Destination: a stay in Oslo during winter; incredibly romantic and not what you would expect
Amerika Linjen is not for ordinary mortals. At least, that's how I felt when I stepped inside for the first time...
Oct 25, 20238 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


Destination: you're leaving Oslo...with an original souvenir
It occasionally leaves a little skratch on my soul, yet comprehension accompanies it—the magnetic pull of plastic souvenir trolls ...
Oct 9, 20233 min read


Destination: Hardanger highlights; puppy-love and the Hardanger Fjord Lodge
Let me confide in you with a secret. The initial time I stepped foot in Norway, I found myself madly in love. Yes, undoubtedly, with the...
Oct 8, 20235 min read


Destination: an 11-year cycle at its peak; 2025 is the best year to witness the Northern Lights. 4 locations you should consider.
Because of the 11-year cycle being at its peak now; 2024 and 2025 are the best years to witness the Northern Lights.
Oct 7, 20235 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


Stay: in and around Ålesund; the 5 most beautiful (hotel) stays
Ålesund, or Alesund if you have a non-Scandinavian keyboard. I had never been there! And as many of you are now aware, I've been living...
Sep 21, 20238 min read


Destination: when in Arendal; brawls and Disney whispers
I first stumbled upon it in the middle of winter, with Arendal covered in about 20 centimeters of snow, turning it into a fairytale scene
Sep 19, 20237 min read


Destination: your sofa; watch the best (according to me) Norwegian series and movies
This isn't just a list I scraped together using generic search criteria from IMDB. The idea behind this list is to give you a bit of an...
Sep 18, 20237 min read


Destination: the underdog of fjords; why Lusterfjorden deserves your visit
Late May or early June is undeniably the most picturesque time to pick the majestic fjords as your destination. Above 700 meters, a...
Sep 15, 20234 min read


Drink: the best drink in Norway after beer; ice-cold mountain water from a river
I dare say it may be nearly superior to tap water...
Sep 14, 20233 min read


Destination: the battle of Narvik... to become an amazing ski destination in Norway
The title of my article may not do justice to Narvik, or perhaps it does, in a way. It's true that the title might seem a bit...
Sep 13, 20233 min read
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