Did I ever mention that I strongly considered moving to Ålesund, Norway before moving to Bergen? It's one of Norway's most beautiful cities, there are so many things to do in Ålesund, and it's the perfect base from which to explore the Norwegian fjords and mountains. Um, perfect ...
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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 moving here! And I still always tell people to check ...
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 ...
How to Plan an Epic Lofoten Road Trip
I'm always saying that the best way to explore Norway is by car, and that especially applies to Lofoten - in fact when I started planning my first trip to Lofoten my friends and I were thinking of only renting a car in Lofoten for a few days of our week there and my Norwegian ...
37 Top Things to Do in Oslo – From a Local!
I never used to be a big fan of Oslo, mostly because I'm more of a mountain person. I'm also legally obligated to say that as a resident of Bergen. To me Norway is all about beautiful views, and Oslo sightseeing doesn't really compare to the incredible views in other parts of ...