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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
In this article, my aim is to particularly encourage women to venture out on their own in Norway. In my modest (and male) opinion...
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...
Aug 28, 20233 min read
Hike: a few firm words from your spokesman on nature etiquette in Norway
Certainly, the title sounds much more tough than my intended message. However, in order to captivate attention for a matter of profound...
Aug 27, 20234 min read
Destination: sleep in a lighthouse and eat on the ocean floor; the south of Norway
As a young boy, we rarely ventured abroad for vacations. There was that one time to northern France, a campsite in Belgium and another...
Aug 26, 20234 min read
Drink: the best bar in Tromsø that feels like a livingroom full of friends
Envision this scene: You stand amidst the aisles of a supermarket, facing an array of jam jars, each flaunting an assortment of around...
Aug 24, 20233 min read
Eat: about time to start harvesting; what a forest in Norway has to offer
Recently, I had the pleasure of trying self-picked porcini carpaccio for the first time...
Aug 24, 20232 min read
Gear: keep yourself dry and organised; why dry bags are a must when traveling in Norway
It is immensely gratifying to be able to retrieve items from my rucksack without the concern of them becoming drenched.
Aug 22, 20235 min read
Destination: a romantic winter holiday in Norway; the most surprising ideas
Small villages and townships undergo a metamorphosis, cocooned in an embrace of cosiness...
Aug 21, 20233 min read
Eat: the oldest tavern in Norway; traditional food close to Oslo
It was, akin to numerous occurrences in life, entirely fortuitous that I stumbled upon Bærums Verk. A form of pandemic weariness, the...
Aug 20, 20232 min read
Destination: arctic graffiti; where to stay when visiting Alta, Norway
When the rock art earned its place on the World Heritage List, the count of figures stood at just over 3000. Today, that number has doubled,
Aug 18, 20235 min read
Destination: a list of the best saunas in Norway, according to me of course
I thought it would be a nice idea to compile a list of public saunas that are worth visiting, whether due to their location or their view.
Aug 18, 20233 min read
Destination: animals; wildlife in Arctic Norway
Along our expedition, we stumbled upon what I believe to be one of North Norway's best-kept secrets: the tourist route from Russelv...
Aug 17, 20234 min read
Drink: the best bars in Oslo, according to me
Initially, I frequented this spot solely in the evenings for an exceptional cocktail or a beer (they make an amazing old-fashioned)
Aug 17, 20233 min read
Gear: the best sleeping bag for all seasons; Norrøna Falketind
It was the dead of winter, and I was determined to try out my new tent. To cut a long story short, I hadn't packed the right gear.
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