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...
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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 ...
Jul 18, 20232 min read
Destination: the king's speech; lunch on Bygdøy
First and foremost, let's talk about the greenhouse: Kongsgården Gartneriet Café. As the name implies, it's part of the property owned by...
Jul 18, 20232 min read
Destination: Kruttverket; how a gunpowder storage facility became Oslo's coolest cultural hub
The first question you need to ask yourself is how far away from the other tourists you want to venture...
Jul 18, 20232 min read
Eat: the Royal navy had no clue (updated 25.09.2023)
The word 'Dass' is a somewhat rude way to describe a toilet in Norwegian. And that's what hangs above the toilet door in bright letters....
Jul 18, 20232 min read
Destination: blue-blooded alure in Dalen; a romantic fairytale hotel in Telemark, Norway
Dalen has it all. A baker, a little supermarket, a lawyer, a fire station, and... quite possibly the most beautiful and impressive hotel...
Jul 17, 20233 min read
Destination: the cosiest pub and a high-end hotel; two faces of Stavanger
On far other end of the spectre, but very much worth mentioning is a very, very special hotel...
Jul 17, 20232 min read
Eat: on an island; the cutest restaurant in Tvedestrand
Tvedestrand is a tiny yet enchanting gem for various reasons, and a restaurant being one of them. The centuries old coastal town nestles...
Jul 17, 20234 min read
Destination: southern charm; what to do in Kristiansand if it was up to me
In my humble opinion, the most enjoyable shop in town is Design Kollektivet.
Jul 14, 20232 min read
Stay: a medieval tavern for pilgrims in Gudbrandsdalen
When driving along the Kingsroad through Gudbrandsdalen, it's difficult not to succumb to a kind of gently sweet daydream about rural...
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