Scandinavia is getting more and more of cash-less countries, and card is accepted from buying chewing gums for some Krona to expensive dinner for tens of thousands. Denmark will from 1st of January 2018 also give shops and restaurant the right to decline cash payment after 22:00 (and some places already from 20:00). So next […]
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Oslo in Best in travel Top Cities 2018 b...
Oslo has been mentioned in the top 10 list of cities to visit in 2018 with the motivation; For many years, Norway’s capital has been eclipsed by its stylish Scandi neighbours. But Oslo, along with the rest of the nation, is set to toast a landmark event: in 2018, Norway’s beloved king and queen celebrate the […]
Visit Norway – 100 suggestions
Again sorry for lack of updates from us! Since we still are in our peak summer season but still want you to find inspiration for your visit, Jen Reviews has made a list of their 100 Best Things to Do In Norway which we are happy to share.
Happy place
Norway has just been named the happiest place on earth, please see the video from BBC who has some thoughts of why
Semmeldagen
From old traditions Fettisdagen (The Fat Tuesday) is the Swedish name for the Tuesday after the Quinquagesima and the they ate the buns with cream for “fatten up” before the Lenten fast. It has many names (fastlagsbullar, fettisdagsbullar etc.) and even if the Swedes might not fast any longer, they still love their Semla! In 2017 […]
The Island Grip
The island Grip has a long and stirring history so far back that the origin of the name is unknown. What is found is that people have lived here since the 12th century!Fourteen kilometers northwest of Kristiansund we find Grip, more than 80 islands and skerries, scattered in the open sea. The fishing village Grip […]