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If This Town Were in the US I’d Probably Hate It
Last year I spent the 17th of May, Norwegian Constitution Day, in what must be one of the prettiest little towns in Norway. It was a sunny day, and while the surrounding mountains were still white with snow, the valley was already full of blossoming trees. Travel writers say ...
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 ...
Nordland
Nordland is home to Bodø, Lofoten, Vesterålen, Helgeland, and Narvik and might just have the most stunning landscapes in all of Norway. I lived in Mosjøen in Nordland for two years, and now I've returned to Nordland and am living in Lofoten! Lofoten has quickly gained ...
Off the Path: Svalbard
I feel like this post should come with a warning. At least, I could have done with a warning before reading it, because now I can't seem to think about anything else besides booking a trip to Svalbard. I still haven't been myself (yet!) but luckily for us LC has, and she was ...