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Europe provides an appealing variety of cultures and landscapes for you to explore, from the Mediterranean to the Nordics. A driving tour provides a unique way of exploring Europe. A driving tour of Europe is quite challenging if you factor in the sense of freedom that comes with car[…]
If you’re wondering if you should hire a car in Oslo, Norway, the answer is yes. Spending your time in Norway’s capital without a vehicle is something I wouldn’t recommend, especially if you’re planning to explore the city. Worrying about public transportation methods and schedules can be a nightmare,[…]
If you’ve ever been to Norway then chances are you’ve seen a troll or maybe a dozen. Travelers visiting Norway might have noticed various Norwegian trolls in their wanderings be it by references, imagery or names. The Trollstigen mountain pass, the Trolltunga rock formation and the Trold-Tindterne peaks are all natural[…]
These travel tips for Norway will help you have the best possible experience in the land of Vikings and trolls. Norway is home to the northernmost point of Europe, and it’s always a well-known travel destination. While this destination used to be pushed aside in favor of glamorous cities like[…]
This week on season 4 of the History Channel’s Vikings we saw Bjorn back in what represents Nordland. Of course, this is just my take on it, but seeing as how he’s in a blizzard while the rest of the family is seen without snow, I think it’s a logical conclusion. Last[…]
This week we are taking you to the Lofoten Islands of Norway where winters are like a white wonderland with evening rainbow skies, and summers are like Viking myths beneath the midnight sun. The beauty of this place is simply staggering” – Lonely Planet Far above the Arctic Circle, the[…]
Viking sites in Norway are among the oldest in the world. As we see Viking history trickle back into pop culture, more and more people are gaining interest in the Viking Age. And they should! Vikings were incredible farmers, artists, craftsmen, seafarers, storytellers, and warriors of legend. They were[…]
This is journal entry 11, our 12th day of adventure in Trondheim, Norway in which we explore the Nidaros Cathedral in the City of Kings. My six-year-old son and I have embarked upon a 14-day Eurail trip from Oslo, Norway to Bodo in the Arctic Circle. We started in Oslo for 2 days[…]
This is journal entry 9, our eighth day of adventure in a tiny little mountain village. Here we explore nature and heritage in one of the world’s most tucked away and undiscovered places, Flam, Norway. My six-year-old son and I have embarked upon a 14-day Eurail trip from Oslo, Norway to Bodo in[…]
This is journal entry 8, our seventh day in Norway a Bergen city break. Here we explore the Bergen Aquarium, a fun little spot kids love which you can reach by walking. My six-year-old son and I have embarked upon a 14-day Eurail trip from Oslo, Norway to Bodo in the Arctic[…]
This is journal entry 7, our sixth day in Norway a Bergen city break. Here we’ve highlighted places to eat, things to do and how to get around for a successful afternoon in this colorful Norwegian city. My six-year-old son and I have embarked upon a 14-day Eurail trip from Oslo,[…]
Exploring Avaldsnes, Viking Kings, and Norse Gods It was another early morning for us. We were going to take the five-minute walk from our Radisson Blue Royal Hotel in Stavanger to the bus station however, we were met with rain and hail. So, we opted for the taxi instead.[…]
This is journal entry 5, our fourth day in Norway in which we enjoyed some cool things to do in Stavanger with kids. My six-year-old son and I have embarked upon a 14-day Eurail trip from Oslo, Norway to Bodo in the Arctic Circle. We started in Oslo for 2 days then[…]
This is journal entry 2, our first day in Norway when we explored the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. My six-year-old son and I have embarked upon a 14-day Eurail trip from Oslo, Norway to Bodo in the Arctic Circle. We will be stopping for overnights in cities and guided adventure[…]
In a country so far north that half of it is above the Arctic circle, the fall and winter nights are long and dark, leaving ghost stories and spooky legends to become a big part of the local history and folklore in Norway. Here, even the beautiful northern lights have[…]
Last year, the new Disney movie took the world by storm. After the latest Disney movies had gotten somewhat mellow reviews, Frozen arrived and awed the critics. Combining Norse fairytales and superstition with Danish writer HC Andersen’s The Snow Queen, Frozen created a fairytale universe with princesses, trolls, reindeer, snow,[…]
