Hike: Four seasons in a day: a packing list for an outdoorsy (summer) holiday in Norway
I thought it appropriate to share my Norway packing list with all the essentials when preparing my 70L backpack for an extended trek ...
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Jul 53 min read
Destination: Rondane National Park; so beautiful it should be painted
The brilliance of Rondane is that it’s not overrun by hordes of tourists; no cruise ships dock here, no trains run through, and there are ..
Apr 294 min read
Hike: Prehistoric rock carvings on the slopes of an ancient volcano just outside Oslo
Rumors had reached my ears of prehistoric rock carvings nestled just a stone's throw (pun intended) away from my house...
Mar 184 min read
Hike: hiking is an excellent way to experience Norway; here's my best tips!
The country's "Right to Roam" or "Allemansretten" grants people the freedom to enjoy nature responsibly, regardless of ...
Sep 8, 20234 min read
Hike: by train to the roof of Norway; hike from Finse to Dyranut
It's a question I encounter quite frequently: Can one experience the breathtaking natural beauty of Norway without the aid of an automobile?
Aug 30, 20235 min read
Hike: the hidden charms of Setesdal and the southern most reindeer herd in Norway
Delving into the annals of Norwegian history often reveals a tapestry lying just beneath the surface. In this instance, I am specifically...
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 20, 20233 min read
Gear: put your back into it; the most comfortable backpack on the market
In November of last year (2022 that was, in case you're reading this in 2034), I was about to start a new job. I still had around 7...
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 17, 20232 min read
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 11, 20233 min read
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, 20232 min read
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 ...
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