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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...

Aug 21, 20233 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 20, 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 18, 20234 min read

Destination: a list of (the most amazing) saunas in Norway

his relatively unknown and new sauna is prime material for influencers, but without the influencers. It is an absolute must-visit.

Aug 18, 20233 min read

Destination: animals; wildlife in Arctic Norway

Along our expedition, we stumbled upon what I believe to be one of North Norway's best-kept secrets: the tourist route from Russelv...

Aug 17, 20233 min read

Destination: a guide to Valhalla; when and where to see the northern lights in Bodø

The Northern Lights have inspired some of the most dramatic tales in Norwegian mythology.

Aug 13, 20232 min read

Destination: traditional Norwegian delicacies on the side of the road; gårdsbutikker

Truly, it is without exception worth your while, upon encountering a road sign bearing the inscription 'gårdsbutikk'...

Aug 13, 20233 min read

Destination: (by the mercy of) god and king; the most special destination in Finnmark

Allow me to begin forthwith by addressing a potent cocktail of circumstances that proved to be a fertile ground for adversity

Aug 13, 20233 min read

Destination: if I had one day...to visit Finnmark (Arctic Norway)

Every now and then, we encounter those seemingly unattainable queries: What if you had only a single day to make the most of?

Aug 12, 20233 min read

Destination: wall of Fins; fishing on Senja (Norway)

When you venture into the northern reaches of Norway (Senja in our case) during the summer, you swiftly find yourself...

Jul 21, 20232 min read

Destination: the dark Norwegian spirit; the akevitt festival in Gjøvik

The Norwegian national spirit is known as Aquavit (or akevitt), which can freely be translated as 'water of life.'

Jul 21, 20233 min read

Hike: a low key hike to a high-profile glacier; Austdalsbreen, the lesser know sidearm of Jostedalsbreen

This route is scarcely known outside of the Norwegian locals, yet it ultimately grants thee a magnificent vista ...

Jul 19, 20232 min read

Stay: when a musician sets the tone; The Arctic Hideaway

To reach this destination, you must first embark on a ferry ride, venturing so far that you truly feel transported to another world.

Jul 19, 20232 min read

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 18, 20232 min read

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

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

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...