When I first moved to Norway a decade (!) ago, I asked a colleague where she would recommend I take a spring road trip. And she told me there's no better place to visit in Norway in May than Hardangerfjord. Hardangerfjord is Norway's second longest fjord, after Sognefjord. But ...
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Where to Stay in Bergen – From a Local!
Of course Bergen has always been one of Norway's most popular destinations, but since moving from Tromsø to Bergen three years ago I've still been surprised by how many acquaintances and friends of friends have visited this city just in the time I've lived here. It feels like ...
Steigen, Norway Is Worth the Detour
When I moved to Bergen from Tromsø two years ago, I promised myself that I would still spend a few weeks up north each winter. I love Northern Norway's snowy landscapes and aurora filled skies too much to give them up forever! This year I ended up spending over a month in the ...
It’s Not Christmas in Norway Until These 15 Things Happen
It’s that time of year again - when Norway is at its darkest, but also its most magical! I love Christmas in Norway, and I love how perfectly Norwegian Christmas here is. Even before I moved to Norway my family usually spent most of our Christmases in Norway, because my mother's ...
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 ...