Destination: Hardanger highlights; puppy-love and the Hardanger Fjord Lodge
Let me confide in you with a secret. The initial time I stepped foot in Norway, I found myself madly in love. Yes, undoubtedly, with the...
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Oct 7, 20234 min read
Destination: an 11-year cycle at its peak; 2024 is the best year to witness the Northern Lights.
Because of the 11-year cycle being at its peak now; 2024 is the best year to witness the Northern Lights.
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 ...
Sep 21, 20238 min read
Stay: in and around Ålesund (Alesund); the 5 most beautiful (hotel) stays
Ålesund, or Alesund if you have a non-Scandinavian keyboard. I had never been there! And as many of you are now aware, I've been living...
Sep 19, 20237 min read
Destination: when in Arendal; brawls and Disney whispers
I first stumbled upon it in the middle of winter, with Arendal covered in about 20 centimeters of snow, turning it into a fairytale scene
Sep 18, 20237 min read
Destination: your sofa; watch the best (according to me) Norwegian series and movies
This isn't just a list I scraped together using generic search criteria from IMDB. The idea behind this list is to give you a bit of an...
Sep 15, 20234 min read
Destination: the underdog of fjords; why Lusterfjorden deserves your visit
Late May or early June is undeniably the most picturesque time to pick the majestic fjords as your destination. Above 700 meters, a...
Sep 14, 20233 min read
Drink: the best drink in Norway after beer; ice-cold mountain water from a river
I dare say it may be nearly superior to tap water...
Sep 13, 20233 min read
Destination: the battle of Narvik... to become an amazing ski destination in Norway
The title of my article may not do justice to Narvik, or perhaps it does, in a way. It's true that the title might seem a bit...
Sep 12, 20233 min read
Hike: close to comfort; making a fire in Norway (and how to do it and when)
I must, in advance, temper your enthusiasm, for this article may not be relevant to most of you due to the stringent regulations...
Sep 10, 20232 min read
Eat: if you see shrimp on the menu in Norway, order them. But not before you've read this.
The Norwegians possess a profound affinity for all that emerges from the sea: crabs, cod, and more. This predilection is hardly...
Sep 9, 20234 min read
Music: one handshake away from Miles Davis; how I got starstruck in retrospect
You may have come across some of my writings, and I certainly hope that you have. Now and then, I take the liberty of hoping that my...
Sep 9, 20233 min read
Clothes: (NSFW) I considered it nessecary to tell you about why I wear woolen underwear
When you're at work, you might want to save this article for later, as I'm going to discuss my underwear. It could be quite awkward if...
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?
Sep 6, 20236 min read
Hike: the big-5; wildlife and animals you might (not want to) come across in Norway
Reindeer have adapted significantly to their environment, primarily because there is very little food available in winter.
Sep 3, 20233 min read
Stay: the hotel in Oslo that isn’t a hotel, but is still a hotel but also isn’t; Numa Stays
Close to the heart of Oslo (or close to the royal heart of Oslo at least) there exists a unique kind of lodging that defies convention....
Sep 1, 20233 min read
Destination: why Norway is perfect for solo (female) travelers
People are oriented towards helping one another and keeping an eye out for each other's well-being.
Aug 30, 20233 min read
Destination: the best of Norway in a nutshell in Sogndal (all the cliches, but the good ones)
I've just lowered the car window. Phone in hand, I'm using Vipps (a Norwegian mobile payment system) to send NOK 40 to, presumably, the...
Aug 30, 20233 min read
Destination: 5 (and probably 30) reasons why Norway is the ultimate winter destination
While the specter of climate change has cast a shadow over traditional skiing hubs like the Alps, Norway has emerged as a sanctuary for snow
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...
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