Destination: a beginners guide to the Helgeland coast; as beautiful as Lofoten, but without the masses
The best part is that few tourists choose this region over Lofoten, making it wonderfully tranquil and unspoiled...
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Jul 155 min read
Destination: Coolcation in Norway: a sustainable destination in the age of climate change
The temperature and temperate climate of the northern regions have compelled Norway to experience a surge in popularity in recent years.
Mar 95 min read
Eat: My favourite Asian restaurants in Oslo
I must confess, nearly all my favourite dishes hail from Asia. Thankfully, in Oslo, multiple migrant groups have settled, unlocking ...
Jan 122 min read
Destination: a boutique hotel in a storm-weathered paradise; a two-night escape to Austevoll (Norway)
Not too long ago, a stunning boutique hotel opened here; Beckerwyc House...
Nov 30, 20234 min read
Destination: Oslo; it is not hard to survive an expensive city on a tight budget
Oslo is fighting with a reputation for being an expensive destination, but fear not ...
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 20, 20233 min read
Drink: the best non-alcoholic alternative to wine that tastes like a Norwegian forest; Villbrygg
Speaking of sensory experiences and the forest, I come to a discovery I made recently...
Oct 14, 20233 min read
Eat: heavy meals while keeping it light; why I always bring dry food when I’m on a hike in Norway
I realize that the title might not sound very appealing at first. But let me tell you why the opposite is true. Every time I'm packing my...
Oct 5, 20233 min read
Eat: in abundance; picking mushrooms in Norway
Tips and trics on picking mushrooms in Norway, harvesting etiquette, and a few tools to make foraging in the woods easier and ...
Aug 24, 20233 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 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 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 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, 20232 min read
Eat: squishy fishy (or Norwegian fermented fish); the rakfisk festival
Renowned chef Gordon Ramsay couldn't quite appreciate it, but as everyone knows, his understanding of fine cuisine is utterly lacking.
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, 20232 min read
Eat: in the spirit of Jeff Koons; the best dumplings in Norway
The best dumplings in Norway
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