Category: Norway
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A Guide to Must-Try Dishes in Norway
I feel like the Norwegian food scene doesn’t get as much credit as it deserves. Between the seafood and the fruit and the sweet treats, you wont be leaving Norway hungry! Although it is by no means a comprehensive list, I’ve put together some of what I consider to be the can’t-miss meals of Norway!…
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Explore Trondheim: Norway’s Vibrant Viking Capital
Norway’s Viking Age capital city, Trondheim is a popular college city that blends its medieval history and it’s youthful culture seamlessly. After being out in the fjords for a few days, Trondheim seemed super busy with tons of people out and about in the city. One of the favored places to hang out in Trondheim…
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The Tourist Town of Geiranger
Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed fjord located in one of the prettiest places in Norway. The small town of Geiranger has about 200 permanent residents, but can see upwards of 300,000 tourists per year, primarily due to its position as a Norway’s third biggest cruise ports. The relative invasion of cruise ship passengers is…
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A Guide to Oslo’s Iconic Sites and Culture
Visiting Norway? Odds are you’ll be passing through Oslo, Norway’s capital city. The city is trendy and modern with tons of neighborhoods, restaurants, and shops to explore.
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Explore Bergen: Gateway to Norway’s Fjords
As Norway’s second biggest city after Oslo, the city of Bergen sees its fair share of visitors. Affectionately known as the “gateway to the fjords”, Bergen is a popular place to base out of for different day trips around the stunning landscape- plus a few different cruise itineraries stop here too!
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Spend A Day In Ålesund
Ålesund is a particularly interesting town located in Norway’s Sunnmøre region. While it was originally built with wooden buildings, typical of Norwegian towns, a massive fire in 1904 burned nearly the entire city to the ground, leaving almost 10,000 people without shelter. Starting from scratch, Ålesund rebuilt in the architectural style of Art Nouveau, making…
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Hiking Bergen- Mt. Fløyen to Mt. Ulriken
Bergen is the second largest city in Norway after Oslo, the country’s capital, and the hike between the two mountains Fløyen and Ulriken is one of the most popular ways to explore the area. From the center of Bergen, visitors will most likely begin their hike from Mt. Fløyen. Although we chose to hike up…