To be perfectly honest I only recently realized what a wonderful city Stavanger is to visit. I had driven through Stavanger several times and never thought much of it, but I also had never spent the time to properly explore the city. But then my friend Vanessa moved to Stavanger ...
The Three Absolute Best Day Trips from Bergen
I'm always telling people to check if they can fly into Bergen instead of Oslo because Bergen is beautiful and tourists are often a bit underwhelmed by Oslo. But maybe my favorite thing about Bergen is the city's stunning surroundings. In fact while I love the city, one of the ...
The Tastiest Norwegian Food: 27 Dishes You Have to Try
Yes, I know most travelers to Norway are coming here for the fjords and mountains and northern lights, perhaps giving little thought to what they'll be eating while here. But Norwegian food is actually really great! Or at least you'll find a few interesting foods to try while in ...
14 Things to Do in Ålesund, Norway – The Most Beautiful Fjord City
Did I ever mention that I strongly considered moving to Ålesund, Norway before moving to Bergen? It's one of Norway's most beautiful cities, there are so many things to do in Ålesund, and it's the perfect base from which to explore the Norwegian fjords and mountains. Um, perfect ...
What to Pack for Summer in Norway
I've already written up a packing guide for winter in Norway, so now I figured it was time for a summer version of my Norway packing list! Because while at first I thought packing for winter in Norway was the biggest challenge for visitors, it's actually quite simple: just ...