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Reindeer Herding – A Family Life

sami-and-reindeer-sleighReindeer herding is more than just an occupation, it is a way of life and an integral part of the Sami culture and identity.

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Byneset Church near Trondheim

byneset-kirkTowards the water in a beautiful pocket of leafy oak trees is the Byneset Church.

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Kayaking Tromsø

kayaking-tromsoA popular Summer activity in Norway is kayaking. The coast of Norway is dotted with thousands of little islands making the perfect conditions for a smooth paddle.

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How to Eat Pølse – Norwegian Style

polse-salsaPølse is THE fast food of Norway. When the grilled pølse was first introduced to Norway in the 50s it was eaten naked – without bread.

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How Norway Became a Country: In Love and Folklore

haraldharfagre.jpgHow Norway became a country is shrouded in mystery and folklore. The most well known tale is of Harald Hårfagre who gathered the small kingdoms of the north into a unified nation in 872AD – and of course, this story is about love.

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Right on Lefse

banana-lefsaIn Norway, there are still Lefse recipes around from the 1630s! This is supposedly the traditional and original Hardanger recipe used:

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