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Aug 17, 20233 min read
Destination: a guide to Valhalla; when and where to see the northern lights in Bodø
The Northern Lights have inspired some of the most dramatic tales in Norwegian mythology.
Aug 13, 20232 min read
Destination: traditional Norwegian delicacies on the side of the road; gårdsbutikker
Truly, it is without exception worth your while, upon encountering a road sign bearing the inscription 'gårdsbutikk'...
Aug 13, 20232 min read
Eat: squishy fishy (or Norwegian fermented fish); the rakfisk festival
Renowned chef Gordon Ramsay couldn't quite appreciate it, but as everyone knows, his understanding of fine cuisine is utterly lacking.
Aug 13, 20233 min read
Destination: (by the mercy of) god and king; the most special destination in Finnmark
Allow me to begin forthwith by addressing a potent cocktail of circumstances that proved to be a fertile ground for adversity
Aug 13, 20233 min read
Destination: if I had one day...to visit Finnmark (Arctic Norway)
Every now and then, we encounter those seemingly unattainable queries: What if you had only a single day to make the most of?
Aug 12, 20233 min read
Drink: a flappe-latte-drinkety-winkety; the best coffee on Senja (Norway) and a stay on Tranøya
The atmosphere is undeniably cosy. A couple of industrious Gen-Z’ers clatter away at their laptops, the proprietress tends to roasting beans
Aug 12, 20233 min read
Destination: wall of Fins; fishing on Senja (Norway)
When you venture into the northern reaches of Norway (Senja in our case) during the summer, you swiftly find yourself...
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Destination: the dark Norwegian spirit; the akevitt festival in Gjøvik
The Norwegian national spirit is known as Aquavit (or akevitt), which can freely be translated as 'water of life.'
Jul 21, 20231 min read
Clothes: bric-a-brac
Recently, I found myself falling from one astonishment to the next in rapid succession. Allow me to recount the experience. I was...
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Drink: if you don't see it, doesn't mean it's not there (pssst, it's a hidden bar in Oslo)
Yet, once you step inside, you'll understand the rationale behind this secrecy. It is never overcrowded...
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Eat: in the spirit of Jeff Koons; the best dumplings in Norway
The best dumplings in Norway
Jul 21, 20231 min read
Music: it's all from the north; an introduction to Norwegian music
I dare to call myself a fervent music enthusiast, with a strong preference for everything Scandinavian, and in particular Norwegian. When...
Jul 21, 20233 min read
Hike: a low key hike to a high-profile glacier; Austdalsbreen, the lesser know sidearm of Jostedalsbreen
This route is scarcely known outside of the Norwegian locals, yet it ultimately grants thee a magnificent vista ...
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Transport: how to travel in Norway; planes, trains and electric automobiles
Embarking on a Norwegian adventure often feels like navigating a puzzle due to the vastness of the country. Picture this: you'd like to...
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Gear: put your back into it; the most comfortable backpack on the market
In November of last year (2022 that was, in case you're reading this in 2034), I was about to start a new job. I still had around 7...
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Stay: when a musician sets the tone; The Arctic Hideaway
To reach this destination, you must first embark on a ferry ride, venturing so far that you truly feel transported to another world.
Jul 19, 20233 min read
Gear: on the good foot in Norway; Hanwag is my favourite hiking boot
What I became acutely aware of then was how important good shoes are. That has stuck with me ever since...
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Music: during the cold months
The winters are quite long here. Meaning it's dark and cold from October until April. And exactly because of that, the cultural offerings...
Jul 19, 20233 min read
Clothes: your jacket is your home when visiting Norway; where to buy the best one
In my younger years, I took pride in sailing a small open boat. It was a passion that captivated me for several years. During each...
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Stay: the landscape is the architecture; one of the best hotels in Norway
The Juvet Landscape Hotel is the epitome of what makes Norway so fantastic: stunning nature, reverence for the elements, and ...
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