I never used to be a big fan of Oslo, mostly because I'm more of a mountain person. I'm also legally obligated to say that as a resident of Bergen. To me Norway is all about beautiful views, and Oslo sightseeing doesn't really compare to the incredible views in other parts of ...
The Seven Best Norwegian Christmas Cookies (+ Recipes)
Growing up I spent most of my Christmases in Norway, but even when we stayed in the US for Christmas my Norwegian mother of course had us baking lots of Norwegian Christmas cookies. So I guess that means I'm biased, but I really do think Norway has some of the best Christmas ...
Where to Go in Norway If You Only Visit One Place
Last week I shared three itineraries that essentially aimed to show you as much of Southern Norway as possible within one week. But after I finished congratulating myself on managing to fit so many different parts of Norway (fjords! cities! mountains! villages!) into seven days, ...
39 Fun Things to Do in Trondheim, Norway
Trondheim was the first place in Norway I lived, so I guess it makes sense that Trondheim seems to be the city in Norway that people most often ask me about. And then when I lived in Mosjøen, Trondheim was the closest city to me, so I was often traveling to Trondheim (or at least ...
A Local’s Guide to the Best Tromsø Hotels
Since moving to Tromsø I've gotten a lot of questions from people planning their trips here. And while I've covered my top recommendations for things to do in Tromsø and seeing the northern lights in Tromsø, I haven't written much about where to stay in Tromsø. I mean, it's hard ...