I'm always telling people to check if they can fly into Bergen instead of Oslo because Bergen is beautiful and tourists are often a bit underwhelmed by Oslo. But maybe my favorite thing about Bergen is the city's stunning surroundings. In fact while I love the city, one of the ...
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19 Ridiculously Helpful Norwegian Habits You Should Adopt
How much do you know about Norwegian people? After a decade living in Norway, and a lifetime of spending every summer and Christmas in Norway with my Norwegian family, I've come across a few stereotypes of Norwegian people, as well as some habits that you might not suspect of ...
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 ...
12 Best Norwegian Desserts (With Recipes!)
Most people first visit Norway to see the beautiful fjords, mountains, and northern lights here. But when they come back to Norway, they're returning for the delicious Norwegian desserts! Okay, maybe they're coming back to see more of Norway's fjords, mountains, and ...
My Local Guide to Visiting Reine, Norway – Lofoten’s Most Beautiful Village
During my years living in northern Norway I've visited Lofoten over a dozen times, and every time I made sure to stop in Reine, Lofoten's most scenic village. Ready my full Lofoten guide here. Recently my friends Catriona and Viv came to visit, and their last visit ...