As a shopper who loves to eat, I couldn’t wait to hit the Torget Fish Market in Bergen, Norway. How could I resist the combination of fresh seafood, straight from arctic waters with the chance to browse local handicrafts? Throw in friendly vendors who will cook the day’s catch to order with a picture perfect […]
When I touched down in Oslo, jet lagged and indecisive, I decided to save the historic center for another day. For my first groggy afternoon in Norway, I needed an agenda-free day, with no major sites to see or museum plaques to read. So I dropped my bags off at my hotel and hopped on […]
In Norway, trolls are everywhere. Let me clarify– in Norway’s many souvenir shops, plastic figurines of trolls are everywhere. In fact, these little trolls are so ubiquitous that you might think the entire nation is obsessed with troll figurines, that every Norwegian must have a dedicated shelf to display these little creatures. But after spending […]
I’m just back from a whirlwind tour of Western Norway, from Oslo up to Geiranger, and couldn’t wait to share my favorite moments from this country. While I knew that Western Norway is famous for its jaw-dropping fjords, I was taken aback by the sheer diversity of this region. Sure Norway has the best nature […]
