Destination: the Swiss connection; how to get to Lofoten islands from... Zürich
Essentially a converted carpentry factory, this place buzzes with creative activity...
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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,...
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 31, 20233 min read
Destination: the best views and scenic drives in Norway; and how to see most of them
In this exposition, I undertake the formidable task of guiding you through the best and most enchanting and majestic views and the most...
Oct 30, 20238 min read
Drink: the state has the monopoly; where to buy alcohol in Norway
When peace came in 1945, there was an explosive increase in alcohol consumption...
Oct 25, 20238 min read
Destination: a stay in Oslo during winter; incredibly romantic and not what you would expect
Amerika Linjen is not for ordinary mortals. At least, that's how I felt when I stepped inside for the first time...
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 9, 20233 min read
Destination: you're leaving Oslo...with an original souvenir
It occasionally leaves a little skratch on my soul, yet comprehension accompanies it—the magnetic pull of plastic souvenir trolls ...
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