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Hike: close to comfort; making a fire in Norway (and how to do it and when)
I must, in advance, temper your enthusiasm, for this article may not be relevant to most of you due to the stringent regulations...
Sep 12, 20233 min read


Eat: if you see shrimp on the menu in Norway, order them. But not before you've read this.
The Norwegians possess a profound affinity for all that emerges from the sea: crabs, cod, and more. This predilection is hardly...
Sep 10, 20232 min read


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...
Sep 9, 20234 min read


Clothes: (NSFW) I considered it nessecary to tell you about why I wear woolen underwear
When you're at work, you might want to save this article for later, as I'm going to discuss my underwear. It could be quite awkward if...
Sep 9, 20233 min read


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?
Sep 8, 20234 min read


Hike: the big-5; wildlife and animals you might (not want to) come across in Norway
Reindeer have adapted significantly to their environment, primarily because there is very little food available in winter.
Sep 6, 20236 min read


Stay: the hotel in Oslo that isn’t a hotel, but is still a hotel but also isn’t; Numa Stays
Close to the heart of Oslo (or close to the royal heart of Oslo at least) there exists a unique kind of lodging that defies convention....
Sep 3, 20233 min read


Destination: why Norway is perfect for solo (female) travelers
In this article, my aim is to particularly encourage women to venture out on their own in Norway. In my modest (and male) opinion...
Sep 1, 20233 min read


Destination: the best of Norway in a nutshell in Sogndal (all the cliches, but the good ones)
I've just lowered the car window. Phone in hand, I'm using Vipps (a Norwegian mobile payment system) to send NOK 40 to, presumably, the...
Aug 30, 20233 min read


Destination: 5 (and probably 30) reasons why Norway is the ultimate winter destination
While the specter of climate change has cast a shadow over traditional skiing hubs like the Alps, Norway has emerged as a sanctuary for snow
Aug 30, 20233 min read


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...
Aug 30, 20235 min read


Hike: a few firm words from your spokesman on nature etiquette in Norway
Certainly, the title sounds much more tough than my intended message. However, in order to captivate attention for a matter of profound...
Aug 28, 20233 min read


Destination: sleep in a lighthouse and eat on the ocean floor; the south of Norway
As a young boy, we rarely ventured abroad for vacations. There was that one time to northern France, a campsite in Belgium and another...
Aug 27, 20234 min read


Drink: the best bar in Tromsø that feels like a livingroom full of friends
Envision this scene: You stand amidst the aisles of a supermarket, facing an array of jam jars, each flaunting an assortment of around...
Aug 26, 20234 min read


Eat: about time to start harvesting; what a forest in Norway has to offer
Recently, I had the pleasure of trying self-picked porcini carpaccio for the first time...
Aug 24, 20233 min read


Gear: keep yourself dry and organised; why dry bags are a must when traveling in Norway
It is immensely gratifying to be able to retrieve items from my rucksack without the concern of them becoming drenched.
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Destination: a romantic winter holiday in Norway; the most surprising ideas
Small villages and townships undergo a metamorphosis, cocooned in an embrace of cosiness...
Aug 22, 20235 min read


Eat: the oldest tavern in Norway; traditional food close to Oslo
It was, akin to numerous occurrences in life, entirely fortuitous that I stumbled upon Bærums Verk. A form of pandemic weariness, the...
Aug 21, 20233 min read


Destination: arctic graffiti; where to stay when visiting Alta, Norway
When the rock art earned its place on the World Heritage List, the count of figures stood at just over 3000. Today, that number has doubled,
Aug 20, 20232 min read


Destination: a list of the best saunas in Norway, according to me of course
I thought it would be a nice idea to compile a list of public saunas that are worth visiting, whether due to their location or their view.
Aug 18, 20235 min read
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