Europe

When thinking of how to get from Oslo to Flam, Norway, there are a few things to keep in mind. As we all know by now, Norway overflows with beautiful…

After living in Bergen for years now, this guide has been a long time coming. The city known as the gateway to the fjords has so much to offer its…

I’ve lived in Bergen for years, and the question I am most asked is where I recommend people go out to eat in the city. There are lots of great…

What to pack for Norway in winter can be tricky if you are not used to what I like to call “proper winter”. I grew up in Norway, and have…

Italy is my absolute favourite country to visit, and I love going back again and again. There are several regions in Italy that have stolen my heart through the years,…

Growing up by the Aurlandsfjord meant that Bergen was the closest city to visit for shopping, travelling (it has the nearest international airport) and for just getting a taste of…

Christmas is my absolute favourite holiday, and throughout all my travels and stints of living abroad, I have shared Norwegian Christmas traditions with my friends. I’m that person who will literally ask you to tell me about your Christmas and how you celebrate, so that I, in turn, can go into extreme detail about how my family and I celebrate, and what fun Norwegian Christmas traditions we uphold (and which ones we don’t).

On my recent trip to the Czech Republic I was lucky enough to spend some time in Brno and South Moravia, and especially the Znojmo Region. I have to admit,…