I just returned from Finnish Lapland yesterday, and while I was super sad to live Finland, it was lovely being greeted by a winter wonderland here in Rauland! Apparently it pretty much snowed nonstop over the two weeks I was gone. And now it looks so beautiful! I have so much ...
Norway
Visiting the Oslo Christmas Markets (+ A Video!)
I love living in the mountains, but the only annoying thing is that the buses to Oslo run so rarely that it can be difficult to catch a flight without leaving for Oslo a day early. Sure enough, when I checked the bus schedule last week I realized that I'd have to leave Rauland ...
10 Very Norwegian Meals to Make in Norway for Less Than $10
I am always saying that travel in Norway doesn't have to be expensive (in fact you can read all my tips for visiting Norway on a budget here) and that includes eating. Because while a lot of food in Norway is crazy expensive, you can also find plenty of food in supermarkets that ...
9 Reasons Norwegians Might Secretly All Be Cats
A Norwegian friend once joked that Americans are a bit like puppies, so friendly, enthusiastic and eager to please (plus perhaps a few less flattering qualities, but whatever), which made me realize that if I'm a puppy, Norwegians are totally cats! Admittedly I don't know so ...
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Fall in Norway!
I've been waking up in the best mood everyday this week, which is sort of unheard of for me - I am so not a morning person and rarely crack a smile before noon. But these days I haven't been able to stop smiling, because it's finally AUTUMN! Okay, I realize it isn't ...