Clean streets, good looking and happy people, eco-friendly and rich city. This is how I would describe Oslo. I had zero expectations going into my trip and left Oslo thinking to myself—there’s "Norway" I’m going back home. When planning my quick 4-day long weekend getaway to Norway, I put
2012, Norway; Vinger church on Kongsvinger from 1697. Photo; Heidi Voss-Nilsen
Clean streets, good looking and happy people, eco-friendly and rich city. This is how I would describe Oslo. I had zero expectations going into my trip and left Oslo thinking to myself—there’s "Norway" I’m going back home. When planning my quick 4-day long weekend getaway to Norway, I put
Clean streets, good looking and happy people, eco-friendly and rich city. This is how I would describe Oslo. I had zero expectations going into my trip and left Oslo thinking to myself—there’s "Norway" I’m going back home. When planning my quick 4-day long weekend getaway to Norway, I put
Norway is a country I have loved from afar for so long. Today, I share with you a few things that I find most endearing about my ancestral homeland.
After just one year in Oslo, I'm moving from Norway’s vibrant capital to Stavanger. Here's why. My Norwegian adventure is rarely dull, that much I can say for sure. It's exciting and fun but so
Waterfalls
How it would be to live inside a Viking longhouse? Check out this blog post to find more more images on Viking modern rebuilt longhousees.
Norway is such a beautiful country, with hundreds of small towns (and small cities) that are just begging to be explored. Take a look at some favourites - 10 Beautiful Towns You Should Visit in Norway - Travel, Travel Inspiration - Bergen, Europe, Flam, Fredrikstad, Geiranger, Longyearbyen, Norway, Reine, Stavanger, Trondheim, Undredal - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
I have never had people express so many opinions about my travels as when I decided to backpack Iran solo as a woman for two weeks...
Trolltunga 700 metres above lake Ringedal, is one of the most awe-inspiring cliffs in Norway. Find out how long it takes to get there and get practical tips.
My sister lives in Elverum which is 2 hours away from Oslo, the capital of Norway. So when we planned to revisit Norway, I did not book Manila to Trondheim anymore because we can stay in my sister's house before we start our Copenhagen - Stockholm - Oslo Trip. Elverum is a city and municipality in Hedmark county. It is named after the old Norse “Alfarheimr” which means river and farm. The population is less than 15,000. I don’t have any itinerary for Elverum Trip because, in my mind, we are there to visit and to recover from jetlag. But since we are already there, my mom decided to visit some tourist spots. If ever you are planning to visit Elverum, you can visit the Norwegian Forest Museum, Glomdal Museum, Elverum Church, Elverum Park, and Glomma River. Among the list, we were able to visit 3 tourist spots. Anyway, we started our tour after breakfast. We left the house at 9:30AM and we just walked all the way to the Glomma River, more or less 20 minutes walk. Glomma River Glomma River is the longest river in Norway. Total length is 621 kilometers from Aursund to Oslofjord. It used to be the log-floating river but now they already transport those logs through trucks. The river is really long, we saw four bridges during our walking tour. I even saw some love locks in one of the bridges. There is also a bridge that connects Glomdal Museum and Norwegian Forest Museum. Some parts of the river are still frozen. Glomdal Museum From Glomma River, we went straight to Glomdal Museum. If you want to save money, avail the joint ticket for Glomdal Museum and Forest Museum which we did. Glomdal Museum is one of the largest open-air museums in Norway. I think this is our first open-air museum, most of the time kasi nasa isang building lang yung museum na napupuntahan namin. But this museum is so huge where they display different buildings and living traditions in Østerladen and Solør. You can see the different houses, cottage, farmhouse, or establishments that was used in the past four centuries. Read: A Visit to Glomdal Museum Watch the video here Norwegian Forest Museum From Glomdal Museum, we crossed the bridge to Norwegian Forest Museum which is about 20 minutes walk. The Norwegian Forest Museum is one of the largest museums in Norway and it presents the history of hunting, trapping, forestry, and fishing industry. You can see different animals here and there are also workshops where you can join. This museum is huge too but we stayed most of the time inside the building since we’re freezing outside already. Read: A Visit to Norwegian Forest Museum Watch the video here From here, we walked about 30 minutes to reach home, it was a long walk but better than taking a taxi. Hehehe! It was tiring but we enjoyed our museum trip, it is nice to know the history of Norway and Elverum. And because of this, we did not go out anymore the following day so we could reserve our energy for our next trip. Glomdal Museum Museumsvegen 15, 2406 Elverum Norwegian Forest Musem Soloervegen 151, 2407 Elverum
Some things you might want to know before becoming an expat in Norway.
A four-day excursion in Bergen, Norway, which was filled with jacked-up prices, breathtaking scenery, and lots of fish!
Inside the Viking household: portals to the dead, magical artefacts and ‘slaves’. The Vikings are more popular than ever. TV shows such as Last Kingdom and Vikings have added dramatic license to particular historical accounts, while
The ordinary nature of how the Vikings lived day-to-day may surprise you. From working the farms to entertaining themselves with competitive sports, the Vikings lived largely normal lives by today's standards.
I quilted Gwen’s quilt last September as part of a marathon quilting spree preparing for travelling to Norway — I crammed two months of quilting into one month, so I was working like crazy to get ever
The cabins are open to every patient connected to the hospitals regardless of disease group, and reservations are managed through a booking system. Tagged: Living Room, Sofa, Light Hardwood Floor, and Bench. Photo 7 of 7 in Snøhetta’s New Cabins in Oslo Offer Refuge For Long-Term Hospital Patients.
This elderberry syrup recipe uses a sweet and simple decoction of berries and honey. It's a delicious, easy, and kid-approved way to support immune function during sniffle season.Recipe yields approximately two cups total.
A few weeks back (OK slightly more than that, this post is long overdue *red face*!) I was invited to Helsinki to attend the interior, design and furniture fair Habitare. I totally fell in love with t
A trip to Norway gifted me silence amidst nature and left me with a lingering love and longing for silence forever. Nature and silence helped me to detach myself from the clog and clutter of reality and overwhelming emotions. I was able to get some clarity on my thoughts and control over my...
10 books that are eye-opening, inspiring, or funny -- and why they've made this list.
There are so many totally amazing and loads of the best hikes in Scotland; there's no denying it! Some of the best parts of Scotland are its beautiful, - 11 Very Best Hikes In Scotland - Travel, Travel Inspiration - Europe, Scotland, United Kingdom - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
Making the move to Norway is a dream for many people around the world. But it can be a massive challenge too. Relocation from overseas to Norway is always going to be stressful and there will be a long period of adjustment. Having to deal with a new home, a new job, a new language and a new culture all at once is something that’s almost impossible to prepare for. But we’ll do our best to help! Here’s some helpful relocation advice from foreigners who have successfully moved to Norway, including the latest rules on immigration and permanent residence.
Homesickness Quotes. "Maybe you had to leave in order to really miss a place; maybe you had to travel to figure out how beloved your starting point was."
