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 before I moved here, my friends and I were thinking of only renting a car in Lofoten for a few days of our week there ...
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Driving in Norway – What You Need to Know
Ever since getting my dog Alfie, road trips around Norway have been my preferred type of travel so that he can come with me. In fact I just settled in Lofoten after spending nine months on a road trip through Norway, Sweden and Finland. During all those hours of driving ...
The Tastiest Norwegian Food: 27 Dishes You Have to Try
Yes, I know most travelers to Norway are coming here for the fjords and mountains and northern lights, perhaps giving little thought to what they'll be eating while here. But Norwegian food is actually really great! Or at least you'll find a few interesting foods to try while in ...
What to Pack for Summer in Norway
I've already written up a packing guide for winter in Norway, so now I figured it was time for a summer version of my Norway packing list! Because while at first I thought packing for winter in Norway was the biggest challenge for visitors, it's actually quite simple: just ...
Where to Go in Norway If You Only Visit One Place
Last week I shared three itineraries that essentially aimed to show you as much of Southern Norway as possible within one week. But after I finished congratulating myself on managing to fit so many different parts of Norway (fjords! cities! mountains! villages!) into seven days, ...