Destination: a beer made of birch bark at the foot of Jotunheimen; when in Lom, Norway
It is, of course, a wholly pointless exercise to debate matters of taste. So, let me refrain from doing so. I cannot help but appreciate...
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Destination: the cleansing effect of a church and a spa (the best in Norway)
At the very end of one of Oslo's metro lines lies the district of Mortensrud. A quick Google search will bring up all sorts of...
Jul 13, 20232 min read
Destination: chronicles on a pillar and a fairytale hotel; at the foot of Galdhøpiggen
When it comes to matters of taste, opinions may differ, but personally, I consider the mountain pass from Lom to Sognefjorden as the most...
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Eat: slam the brakes... for some of the best fish delicacies in Norway
Villfisken, or 'wild fish,' owes its name to the nearby lake, teeming with an abundance of fish.
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Stay: wooden dwellings for lovebirds: a stay in Valdres natur- og kulturpark
Especially in autumn, when nature begins to change colors, it is a gift to enter here after a long walk. The fireplace crackles...
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Destination: the Truman Show; when in Sørlandet
On one of these islands lies Brekkestø. Brekkestø is a mini-village with fewer than 100 inhabitants.
Jul 11, 20232 min read
Gear: dangling between the trees; why sleeping in a hammock in Norway is a great outdoor hack
They are lightweight, they occupy minimal space, and allow you to sleep almost anywhere without having to consider a rocky surface.
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Stay: not for pensionists; an exclusive stay on the foot of Gaustatoppen
One feels as though they have stepped into a movie scene. Perhaps akin to "The Grand Budapest Hotel," but set in Norway?
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Destination: where the elves live, and a moose (close to Besseggen)
The reason I want to capture this destination in words is that its allure has left an indelible mark on my consciousness ...
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Destination: what the kids think; art in Oslo
I have fortunately enjoyed a considerable amount of art education through my studies, which has fostered a natural inclination towards...
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Eat: spend your money wisely; cheap food in Norway
It may be the case that you hail from a region where money holds a different value, or perhaps you are a student on an exchange program....
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Stay: we lived in a bubble at Wonderinn; the most romantic stay close to Oslo, Norway
By the river, there's a sort of jetty with a terrace and a small sauna...
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Clothes: unsightly Norwegian woolen sweaters
Having lived in Norway for almost a decade, woolen sweaters have become a prominent feature of my winter wardrobe too.
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Eat: a goat in a world of sheep; the best restaurant in Oslo
I am talking about head chef Axel Nordahl and his talented team of culinary wizards. Their restaurant takes its name from the street it...
Jul 11, 20233 min read
Stay: a hidden gem of a restaurant in Kristiansand that Norwegians prefer to keep for themselves
Boen Gaard prides itself, almost without exception, on locally sourced produce, with the salmon even caught directly from the river...
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Destination: I never wanted to ever leave Fjærland in Sogndal, Norway; books and a gorgeous hotel
Along the streets, several covered bookshelves beckon passersby, allowing them to select a book on trust, with a humble 10 kroner ...
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