After a lifetime of winter visits to Norway, and eleven years living in what are some of the wintriest places in Norway, I've learned a thing or two about winter in Norway. Now, personally I think winter is when Norway is at its best, but it can also be a bit of a tricky season ...
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Norway Off the Beaten Path: My Favorite Hidden Gems
I've been running this travel blog for twelve years now, and I've seen a lot change in people's travel habits over the past decade. People used to visit blogs to find tips and inspiration beyond the generic top ten advice in guidebooks. They wanted to find hidden gems that only ...
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 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 ...
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 ...