Trondheim has Norway’s famous bike lift.  It is the only one in the world, installed in 1993 and is called Trampe, meaning ‘thumper’.

The Norwegian public access channel NRK2 is currently taking the concept of “reality TV” to a new level. In a 5 1/2 day marathon, the network is broadcasting a live production of the entire trip of one of the Norwegian Coastal Liner ships, the “M/S Nordnorge”. Multiple cameras on board as well as crew positioned [...]

Ok, lets face it – Oslo isn’t the prettiest city in the world.  In fact, it is down right ugly.  It does have some redeeming features – pretty streets (at certain times of the year), a happy dock (at certain times of the year) and lovely castle grounds (at certain times of the year) but [...]

I’m always amazed at how many people show up to 17 May celebrations.  With all of us squished into our little Storgata it is a wonder how any parade gets through. The Russ never fail to please with their bright red cars and wacky sense of humour.  It rather resembles a pride parade than a [...]