I never used to be a big fan of Oslo, mostly because I'm more of a mountain person. To me Norway is all about beautiful views, and Oslo sightseeing doesn't really compare to the incredible views in other parts of Norway. But while living for years in a village in ...
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Top 31 Things To Do in Bergen – From a Local!
I used to live halfway between Bergen and Oslo and whenever I traveled I would try to find flights out of Bergen instead of Oslo, because I liked Bergen so much more. In fact I enjoyed visiting Bergen so much that I ended up living in Bergen for three years! And I still always ...
Two Months on the Road
It's hard for me to believe that I've only been on the road since November. So much has shifted for me personally, while at the same time the world beyond my own life has felt increasingly heavy and unsettled. I've always been grateful to have been born a dual Norwegian and US ...
14 Norwegian Gifts (That You Can Order Online)
I love spending Christmas in Norway and am so excited for the coming month of festivities here. But even if you won't be coming to Norway this Christmas you can still add a bit of Norway to your Christmas at home. I've also put together a list of Nordic gifts to give to ...
I Burned Down My Life (Again) at 37
When I was sixteen my friend Anna joined my family on our annual summer trip to Norway. This was before smartphones and WiFi (at least at our family's mountain cabin), so we spent our evenings sipping cocoa in front a fire while we pondered life's great questions. At least ...