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 ...
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Nov 19, 20234 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, 20232 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 12, 20233 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 10, 20234 min read
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, 20232 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 2, 20235 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...
Oct 22, 20234 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 8, 20235 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 7, 20234 min read
Destination: an 11-year cycle at its peak; 2024 is the best year to witness the Northern Lights.
Because of the 11-year cycle being at its peak now; 2024 is the best year to witness the Northern Lights.
Sep 19, 20237 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 18, 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 15, 20234 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 13, 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 1, 20233 min read
Destination: why Norway is perfect for solo (female) travelers
People are oriented towards helping one another and keeping an eye out for each other's well-being.
Aug 30, 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 22, 20235 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...
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