Norway in a Nutshell — How to See The Best of Norway in a Day or Two

When I read on forums and at Q&A sites, I get the impression that a lot of people want to ‘see it all’ in a few days. Unfortunately this isn’t possible, you wouldn’t even see it all in one year — it’s a vast country. However, you can see a lot in a day or […]

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Why People Are Flocking To Norway to Jump off Cliffs

You can fly, you can fly! Or fall with grace. Whichever terminology you prefer. Norway has so many great things. It is a very safe place to visit with plenty of fun activities for individuals, couples, and families. More interestingly, it has a law called “allemannsrett”, which literally translates to “all men’s rights.” Now, this […]

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Had the MOST relaxing holiday in Norway ever. So much food and family time. Now looking forward to the new year. Lots of exciting things in the works. What are your plans for 2017?!

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The Midnight Sun Brightening up The Arctic in Lofoten

There is not too much for me to say about this one. This video is my personal best of the best of what I love about Norway. A photo posted by VISUAL CREATORS (@visual_creators) on Jul 12, 2016 at 12:32pm PDT A photo posted by NORWAY (@mittnorge) on Jul 12, 2016 at 7:50am PDT   […]

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Small break in Norway for the holidays. Family time and great food. Hope you're having a great holiday season as well!

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THE Place to be for Nothern Lights in Scandinavia

How much do we need to say about this? A photo posted by JD Salvador (@jd_beloved) on Sep 10, 2015 at 9:20pm PDT For a little history and more information of what the Northern Lights are and the best places to see the lights, click here. A photo posted by Christopher Matos (@christophermatos_04) on Mar […]

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Heard Reindeer with the Sami people

The Sami people are the original inhabitants, and continued inhabitants of Lappland. A region in Northern Scandinavia, way into the arctic, which Norway and Finland both jut into. A photo posted by Prima Reisen (@primareisen) on May 11, 2016 at 10:50pm PDT A photo posted by @secret.locations on Jun 22, 2016 at 2:58am PDT Here […]

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Do Reindeer Fly? See Them in Their Natural Habitat

I am slightly obsessed with reindeer. Well, maybe that’s the wrong expression. I am fascinated by them. The Sami Tribe Reindeer under the midnight sun, A special moment I caught at 2am in Lapland. #midnightsun #24hoursun #samipeople #Finland #majestic #travel #arcticcircle #unforgettablemoments A photo posted by Adele Simone Pierce (@pierceadele) on Jul 3, 2016 at […]

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Why 2017 Is The Best. Time. Ever. to Go Norway

Fjords. Fjords. Just that one word should conjure grand images of lush green, monstrous mountains with jagged peaks, leading into emerald green waterways dotted with tiny, perfect, little villages along the green grass of the world’s number 1 destination pick. Did it do that for you? No? Well, if it didn’t, have you seen the […]

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Get Up Close and Personal in the Arctic With These Excursions

Flying the the ends of the world is now easier than ever with direct flights from Norway’s mainland. As a bonus, there are more polar bears than people that inhabit these lands. Follow your bliss #arcticcircle #paddleboardsvalbard #svalbard A photo posted by Elizabeth Keane (@heenaluwahinee) on Jul 12, 2016 at 4:09am PDT Sometimes I have […]

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See the Racing Reindeer in Tromsø

Only in quirky Norway would there be a whole, yearly, widely popular race dedicated to reindeer. Cross country skiing for the lazy. #reindeerraces A photo posted by Elliott Porter (@porter.elliott) on Feb 8, 2016 at 6:01am PST A photo posted by Aurora Holidays (@auroraholidays) on Jun 13, 2016 at 1:51pm PDT   To me, they’ve […]

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Ice Climbing- Conquering Rjukan one Hook at a Time

Maybe it’s because I am not of Viking blood, but I can tell you there is no way you you can convince me that frozen water will support my weight as I structurally weaken the ice by creating holes from my ice picks. Nope. No way. Sat in the office, struggling to concentrate. Wish I […]

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Working on some new article and new features for the site. Hope I don't get too distracted by all the foods and views during the holidays. Seriously. how is it only 3 weeks till the new year? Is anyone else freaking out yet?!

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We have some of our favorite norwegian visitors over for the last few days. Talks of decorations, Christmas, and FOOD! Less than two weeks before we are in Norway to celebrate and get some pictures of all the happenings going on! Hope your preparations are coming along!

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Flying Through the Snow in Bagn

Look at them go! I still don’t know how they don’t just blow away. Maybe there is a lot of upper body strength involved to pull yourself back down. I should start working out my arms. A photo posted by Caroline Dahl (@carolineeidsten) on Jul 11, 2016 at 1:14am PDT These pros decided to kite […]

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Get Some Lift Snow Kiting in Hardangervidda

Look at that scenery! If ever I were brave enough to attempt this feat of athletic mastery, Hardanger is the perfect choice because while you’re in the area taking in these amazing views, you’ll also be in the best position to check out some of the most beautiful fjords in Norway. A photo posted by […]

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Hurtigruten Port Calls Mean You Can Go Dog Sledding in Tromsø

Riding the  famous Hurtigruten is an adventure all in itself. One of the very best ways to see Norway. While you’re at it, might as well throw in one of the more unique, traditional ways to get around Norway by making friends with a bunch of adorable dogs and letting them do that they love to […]

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A girl can hope can't she? 20 days till our trip to Norway for the holidays!

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Artist From Around the World Flocking to NuArt – Norway’s Biggest Street Art Festival

I’ve always been obsessed with graffiti. I have always found something so unique, raw, inventive about it. When I learned about NuArt, a yearly Norwegian street art festival integrating all sorts of graffiti and other art mediums to transform walls, boats, buildings into pieces of art. Well, I need to see it. Postboxart. #nuart #nuart13 […]

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