Røros had been at the top of my list of places to go in Norway for years before I visited. And after finally visiting Røros I now find myself recommending it to everyone! I first visited Røros in May, and then more recently in January. You might have heard of Røros ...
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15 Nordic Inspired Holiday Gifts
While I've already shared a Norwegian gift guide, I thought I could also share a gift guide inspired by the entire Nordic region. I'm always talking about how living in Scandinavia taught me to love cold, dark winters. People up here really do know how to winter. So what ...
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 ...