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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


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


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 18, 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 17, 20233 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, 20232 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 13, 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...
Aug 12, 20233 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, 20232 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 21, 20233 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 19, 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...
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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