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Jan 12, 20241 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 12, 20242 min read
Destination: Mirabelle restaurant and a boutique hotel in a storm-weathered paradise; a two-night escape to Austevoll
Not too long ago, a stunning boutique hotel opened on Austevoll; Beckerwyc House...
Jan 10, 20241 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 9, 20242 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 8, 20243 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 4, 20244 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 3, 20242 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...
Dec 6, 20234 min read
Destination: the Swiss connection; how to get to Lofoten islands from... Zürich
Essentially a converted carpentry factory, this place buzzes with creative activity...
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Stay: a cabin in Norway; here's how to find the most spectacular ones
a cabin in Norway; here's how to find the most spectacular ones
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 27, 20233 min read
Destination: a Norwegian getaway; my top-5
I've compiled a list of my 5 favourite Norwegian getaways in different areas, at different price points, and with varying levels of luxury.
Nov 23, 20233 min read
Destination: a personal story on the benefits of regular sauna visits
Sauna heat widens blood vessels, promoting circulation. This can enhance blood flow to various body parts ...
Nov 19, 20234 min read
Destination: the Borgund stave church, and 7 more stave churches for your bucketlist
The majority of stave churches were situated in less populated areas, such as mountain valleys, forested regions, fishing villages on island
Nov 19, 20232 min read
Destination: a beautiful city in Norway.. close to Hell
'Hell' is situated right next to Trondheim Airport and has evolved into a tourist attraction.
Nov 12, 20233 min read
Destination: 5 Norwegian weekend getaways within 2 hours from Amsterdam Schiphol airport
ive extraordinary Norwegian weekend getaways, effortlessly accessible within 2 hours of flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Nov 10, 20232 min read
Language: learning the easiest language in the world; how to say thank you in Norwegian
I frequently host friends from overseas, and inevitably, the perennial question arises as we venture into town: 'how do I say ... (thank...
Nov 10, 20234 min read
Destination: the capital city of a country you probably know very little of; Oslo
Oslo's origins date back to the Viking Age, known as "Kaupangen," serving as a marketplace and meeting point.
Nov 10, 20232 min read
Geography: Norway on the world map; and why it looks far bigger than it is.
Don't get me wrong; Norway is still colossal. But when you glance at Norway on a world map, the Mercator projection throws a spanner in...
Nov 10, 20233 min read
Destination: why the flag of Norway is fluttering just about everywhere
Once you're on vacation in Norway, you'll notice the Norwegian flag fluttering quite a bit on all sorts of occasions. First and foremost,...
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