Trollstigen will be closed for upgrading for the rest of 2024. You know I love to road trip around Norway, and since getting a dog a few years ago I almost only travel by car so I can take Alfie along with me. And now after eight years living in Norway, it feels like I've ...
Visiting Geiranger, Norway’s Fjord Village
I've written about visiting Norway's most beautiful fjords - and I even ranked them here - but there are a few Norwegian fjords that you're more likely to visit than others. And one fjord that few tourists want to skip is Geirangerfjord. Many Norwegians consider Geirangerfjord to ...
Is Hjørundfjorden Actually The Most Beautiful Fjord in Norway?
A few years ago, I had started writing a blog post about the most beautiful fjords in Norway, but while compiling my list I realized I had never visited what I have heard many Norwegians refer to as Norway's most beautiful fjord: Hjørundfjorden. Obviously I had to go! And ...
A Norwegian Mountain Escape to Rjukan
One of the questions I've gotten the most since moving to Norway is from people traveling to Oslo and wondering where to visit near Oslo to really experience Norway. While Oslo is a fun city with lots to do, I think it would be such a shame for someone to visit Norway and never ...
The Truth About BetterHelp Online Counseling
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