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Stay: the landscape is the architecture; one of the best hotels in Norway
The Juvet Landscape Hotel is the epitome of what makes Norway so fantastic: stunning nature, reverence for the elements, and ...
Jul 19, 20232 min read
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Destination: the king's speech; lunch on Bygdøy
First and foremost, let's talk about the greenhouse: Kongsgården Gartneriet Café. As the name implies, it's part of the property owned by...
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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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 18, 20232 min read
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Eat: the Royal navy had no clue (updated 25.09.2023)
The word 'Dass' is a somewhat rude way to describe a toilet in Norwegian. And that's what hangs above the toilet door in bright letters....
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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Destination: blue-blooded alure in Dalen; a romantic fairytale hotel in Telemark, Norway
Dalen has it all. A baker, a little supermarket, a lawyer, a fire station, and... quite possibly the most beautiful and impressive hotel...
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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Destination: the cosiest pub and a high-end hotel; two faces of Stavanger
On far other end of the spectre, but very much worth mentioning is a very, very special hotel...
Jul 17, 20233 min read
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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, 20232 min read
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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.
Jul 17, 20234 min read
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Stay: a medieval tavern for pilgrims in Gudbrandsdalen
When driving along the Kingsroad through Gudbrandsdalen, it's difficult not to succumb to a kind of gently sweet daydream about rural...
Jul 14, 20232 min read
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Destination: a beer made of birch bark at the foot of Jotunheimen; when in Lom, Norway
It is, of course, a wholly pointless exercise to debate matters of taste. So, let me refrain from doing so. I cannot help but appreciate...
Jul 14, 20232 min read
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Destination: the cleansing effect of a church and a spa (the best in Norway)
At the very end of one of Oslo's metro lines lies the district of Mortensrud. A quick Google search will bring up all sorts of...
Jul 13, 20231 min read
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Destination: chronicles on a pillar and a fairytale hotel; at the foot of Galdhøpiggen
When it comes to matters of taste, opinions may differ, but personally, I consider the mountain pass from Lom to Sognefjorden as the most...
Jul 13, 20232 min read
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Eat: slam the brakes... for some of the best fish delicacies in Norway
Villfisken, or 'wild fish,' owes its name to the nearby lake, teeming with an abundance of fish.
Jul 13, 20232 min read
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Stay: wooden dwellings for lovebirds: a stay in Valdres natur- og kulturpark
Especially in autumn, when nature begins to change colors, it is a gift to enter here after a long walk. The fireplace crackles...
Jul 12, 20232 min read
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Destination: the Truman Show; when in Sørlandet
On one of these islands lies Brekkestø. Brekkestø is a mini-village with fewer than 100 inhabitants.
Jul 12, 20232 min read
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Gear: dangling between the trees; why sleeping in a hammock in Norway is a great outdoor hack
They are lightweight, they occupy minimal space, and allow you to sleep almost anywhere without having to consider a rocky surface.
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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Stay: not for pensionists; an exclusive stay on the foot of Gaustatoppen
One feels as though they have stepped into a movie scene. Perhaps akin to "The Grand Budapest Hotel," but set in Norway?
Jul 11, 20233 min read
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Destination: where the elves live, and a moose (close to Besseggen)
The reason I want to capture this destination in words is that its allure has left an indelible mark on my consciousness ...
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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Destination: what the kids think; art in Oslo
I have fortunately enjoyed a considerable amount of art education through my studies, which has fostered a natural inclination towards...
Jul 11, 20231 min read
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Eat: spend your money wisely; cheap food in Norway
I am delighted to provide you with some tips on how to easily and enjoyably save on food expenses.
Jul 11, 20233 min read
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