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Tonje's Travelogue: Apples that make you tipsy
In recent years, Norway and Hardanger in particular, have marked themselves on the world map as a cider destination, with several prizes in international competitions. Cider from Hardanger has become a unique brand similar to Champagne from France, and tourists flock every summer to the lush landscape around the Hardangerfjord to taste the freshest batches from local cider producers.
Tonje's Travelogue: An alternative view of Preikestolen
When Douglas and I arrived in Stavanger, glorious sunshine greeted us! The 30-degree heat shattered all preconceptions we had of the place. Stavanger was alive and vibrant and resembled a normal tourist hotspot before anyone had even heard of COVID-19.
Tonje's Travelogue: Road Tripping in Norway
Hot off the back of our summer road trip traveling from South to North in Norway, we wanted to share our experiences with you guys. Join us as we cover 4000 km in three weeks and get some inspiration for your own adventure in Norway!
Tonje's Travelogue: The Best Summer Holiday Ever
In a new article series called «Tonje’s Travelogue», you can join Douglas and Tonje on their trip of a lifetime! In a summer when travel abroad was difficult, Doglas and Tonje explored Norway from Stavanger and Lysefjord in the south, through mountains and fjords in the west, to the fisherman's oasis of Lofoten in the North.
Best Activities for Mountain Lovers in Norway
No matter what experience you may or may not have, there are loads of stunning mountain trails waiting for you in Norway. Reach some amazing and unique summits, and get your exercise while enjoying the stunning landscape.
Norway’s Sports and Athletics Culture
Norwegians excel in winter sports. Their performances at the Winter Olympics prove how skillful they are. After all, no one can argue with a gold medal. Partially, their success is due to the wide availability of snowy peaks throughout Norway. But another contributing factor is the culture of athletics.
Why Your First Trip After Retiring Should Be Norway
Welcome to life after retirement! It’s full of amazing opportunities to explore. So now that you are officially retired, you can practice balancing relaxation with adventure by taking a trip. Where should you go first?
A Closer Look at Loen
Of all the places in Norway, Loen is special. Visitors can enjoy plenty of entertaining activities inside the village limits, and there are numerous options for outdoor adventures not far from the settlement center.
An Expat’s Guide to Exploring Norway
Among the Nordic countries, Norway is renowned for its year-round outdoor adventure opportunities. COVID-19 has made it more challenging, but with common-sense public health procedures in place, Norway is open for exploration, especially outdoors.
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What Visiting Norway in the Fall Has to Offer
Celebrate the colder weather and the rotation of the earth in Norway with exquisite fall views. Norway has many outdoor opportunities to enjoy autumn colors, no matter which part of the country you’re visiting.
Why Your First Trip After Retiring Should Be Norway
Welcome to life after retirement! It’s full of amazing opportunities to explore. So now that you are officially retired, you can practice balancing relaxation with adventure by taking a trip. Where should you go first?
What the “new normal” looks like for travel in Norway
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) was a game-changer and impacted our lives dramatically leading to a very different “new normal”. From how we plan everyday life, to the way we greet people we meet, and not least: how we travel. While 93 Million U.S. Citizens traveled outside the US in 2018 (shift.com), most countries advise their citizens not to travel abroad in 2020.
Why Norway Is Perfect for Adventure Travelers
Some people prefer their vacations to consist of lounging on a reclining chair, watching the waves roll onto the shore. However, they are not the people we’re going to talk about in this article because, as you probably know—not everyone is interested in having that type of vacation.
Visiting Norway
Known as the land of the midnight sun, Norway is a country that offers outstanding experiences all year round. Culture and cosmopolitan cities nestle alongside some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, creating a location which is unlike any other.
8 UNESCO Sites Norway
Norway is home to some truly ancient and colorful attractions and some of these are even designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. At the same time, not everyone knows about these sites before visiting Norway so we have compiled this list, as well as some further info on the UNESCO non-profit organisation.
Ålesund's Art Nouveau Architecture
Did you know that Norway is one of the more interesting places to experience modern and contemporary architecture? In addition to the gorgeous natural environments, making fjords and mountains unmissable elements of a trip to Norway, there is the lesser known attraction of its architectural history.
Oslo for Foodies
Today «New nordic cuisine» is a well integrated term in the culinary world. It hasn’t always been like this, and Norway has been viewed as somewhat of a culinary backwater. This, despite the fact that only France has racked up more wins in the «chefs’ world championship», the Bocuse d’Or competition!
Norway: The perfect holiday destination for Europeans
As borders gradually opened up to EEA countries, many European citizens have already found their way to Norway. Several countries are now marked as “green” on the current transmission map and welcome to holiday in Norway.