Destination: Drøbak; a taste of southern Norway within half an hour from Oslo
The Sunday town. That is, more or less, the unofficial moniker that Drøbak has bestowed upon itself.
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Feb 76 min read
Destination: a list of 19 beautiful villages in Norway you've never heard of (but should definitely visit)
A plethora of picture-perfect and picturesque villages that seem almost too beautiful to be real.
Feb 55 min read
Read: salmon on your sushi and 13 other Norwegian inventions you didn't know about
Although there is no direct evidence, this seemingly simple invention appears to be the reason Vikings successfully sailed ...
Feb 13 min read
Destination: 'syttende mai'; how to join in on the celebrations of Norway's day of the constitution on May 17th.
After the Easter festivities subside in Norway, the nation not only embraces the arrival of spring but also eagerly awaits one of its...
Jan 312 min read
Read: No, I'm not the only one; 4 more blogs about Norway
Although I would like to believe it, I am not the sole blogger writing about Norway. And that is not surprising. There is quite a lot to...
Jan 234 min read
Destination: Viking sites in Norway; a (nearly) complete guide to the 15 most important ones.
I've compiled a list of numerous places associated with them. Viking ships, burial mounds, exhibitions; the lot!
Jan 202 min read
Destination: 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Norway; what are they and where to find them
10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Norway; what are they and where to find them
Jan 193 min read
Destination: a road trip through Norway; a rather epic itinerary
I've compiled a delightful list to assist you in planning your road trip itinerary through Norway
Jan 184 min read
Stay: 3 breathtaking out-of-the-ordinary boutique hotels in Norway
The same discerning eye for detail and refinement extends to the culinary offerings. Artfully presented dishes, predominantly sourced ...
Jan 163 min read
Destination: Jawohl; great news for you Germans planning a trip nach Alta, Norwegen
It's high time to raise the flag for Alta and give you an introduction to what awaits you here.
Jan 162 min read
Destination: 4 yoga retreats in Norway amidst stunning surroundings
It was challenging to determine if Attme Have is the world's northernmost yoga retreat. It could very well be ...
Jan 154 min read
Destination: a 4 days road trip in Norway; it's brief but it's possible
The multitude of fantastic restaurants, coffee houses, and terraces make it tempting to linger for a few days.
Jan 121 min read
Drink: where to taste the mythical Viking after-work-drink 'mead' (or mjød)?
This mythical elixir has firmly embedded itself in Norse mythology and was imbibed with gusto by Vikings during festivities and, perhaps...
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...
Jan 101 min read
Stay: The 20 most distinguished luxury hotels in Norway
Norway truly is a different type of country, and I would like to redefine luxury because filtering based solely on star ratings
Jan 92 min read
Destination: Norway on a shoestring; how to travel on a budget
Scandinavia has an image problem among many visitors, particularly when it comes to expenses.
Jan 83 min read
Stay: the gift of feeling young again; staying in a tree house in Norway
I've selected 5 treehouses for you with the only condition that you can (more or less) reach them by car and sleep there with two persons...
Jan 44 min read
Stay: agritourism in 2025; Norway as a champion of extraordinary farm stays.
The level of creativity exhibited by Norwegians in transforming former farms into holiday paradises is nothing short of impressive.
Jan 32 min read
Stay: you've chosen to visit Flåm in Norway (Flam). But where to stay?
Stay: you've chosen to visit Flåm in Norway (Flam). But where to stay?
Dec 12, 20238 min read
Stay: a grandiloquent list of the 15 most special hotels in Norway: the best places to stay
Strangely enough, I had to leave quite a few hotels unmentioned. However, when you're in the midst of planning your journey to Norway...
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