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40 Best Photos From Norway to Inspire Your Next Trip
For the last two years, we were trying to work as much as we could and save every penny for our dream trip along the Panamerican highway. We started our trip in January 2020, and we had been on the road for a little over 2 months when we got stuck in Ushuaia due to […]
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LOCAL FERRY ROUTES IN LOFOTEN ISLANDS
The Lofoten archipelago is located about 100 kilometers above the Arctic Circle and comprises seven main islands arching off mainland Norway. The five biggest islands are interconnected by tunnels and bridges that are part of 130 kilometers scenic road, known as King Olav V’s road. The final two islands, Værøy and Røst, are accessible by local […]
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Hiking Bakkanosi: The best view over the Nærøyfjord
The UNESCO protected Nærøyfjord is a popular stop on the Norway in nutshell route. Many people take a train from Oslo to Flåm, and then they continue with a fjord cruise on the magnificent Aurlandsfjord and dramatic and narrow Nærøyfjord before continuing westwards to Bergen. The steady stream of tourists makes the villages of Flåm and […]
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Sea Eagles in Lofoten: The Incredible Comeback of a Nearly Extinct Species
The white-tailed eagles (Haliaeëtus albicilla), also known as the sea eagles, are Norway’s largest bird of prey. With a distinctive white tail and a wingspan of up to 2.4 meters, these majestic birds might appear untouchable when gliding high up in the sky or sitting on steep mountain faces. Therefore, it might surprise many to learn […]
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The North Sea Route: Hidden Gem on the Southern Coast of Norway
The North Sea Route (Nordsjøruta) is a road that stretches along the south coast of Norway in between Kristiansand and Haugesund. This region is often overlooked by tourists who arrive in Norway by a ferry from Denmark and hurry up to see the famous Preikestolen. In this article, we want to show you some of […]
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The Best Thing About Spring in Norway? Fruit Blossoming in Hardanger!
I have always loved spring in Norway. No, not the time when you think that the spring has finally arrived, and then the winter hits again. And again. I mean the time when the landscape sheds its dull winter color, turns bright green as the new leaves burst out of buds. Watching the nature waking […]
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Skageflå Mountain Farm: The Most Beautiful Hike in Geirangerfjord
Norway has many beautiful places and even more amazing hiking possibilities. Therefore it was not without thorough consideration and even some passionate debate we have concluded that the hike to Skageflå mountain farm is one of the most spectacular places in Norway. There are a few fjords in Norway just as beautiful as Geirangerfjorden, and […]
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10 Mistakes People Make When Traveling in Norway
When we see the stunning nature in Norway we feel lucky that we can call this place home! We wish for everybody to come and see the beauty that nature created here; deep fjords and steep mountains excavated by glaciers, powerful waterfalls raging down the mountainside as well as crystal clear water of glacier lakes. It […]
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15 BEST DAY HIKES IN SOUTHERN NORWAY
Maybe we are a bit biased since Ivar is a Norwegian and I have been living in Norway for more than 8 years, but we honestly think that Norway is one of the best countries when it comes to hiking. Norway has an incredible network of hiking trails and mountain huts that allows you to […]
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Buying a Used Car in Norway: What To Do When Things Go Wrong?
So, you just bought yourself a “works like a clock” used car in Norway and it turned out to be a wreck? It sucks, right? Trust me, I know what you are going through. I have been down that sunset boulevard before, my friend. But luckily, it’s not all dark and gloomy and I will […]