Many Norwegians know what they are doing when they pick wild mushrooms. This knowledge is passed down the family during mushroom hunting trips. The hard-core mushroom hunters go into the mountain wilderness for days to get the best finds.

Norwegians have the best sense of humour.  I thought this was just a boat shed and the local fishermen were ‘having a go’.  But as it turns out this little seaside shack is actually the home of a special exhibition detailing the history of fishing in Northern Norway.  The life, tradition and adventures of local [...]

Plane landing in Tromsø at sunset Living in Europe, it doesn’t take long to get anywhere.  Even being so far north, we get to enjoy weekend trips to Venice, Prague, Athens and Budapest.  Flights from Oslo to London are just two hours.  From Arctic Tromsø to London it is only a three flight.  We sure [...]

With cosy lounge chairs scattered throughout, an art and activity floor for the kids, a cafe area to read todays regional and national newspapers, extensive language courses and materials, free wireless and access to over 600 full content international newspapers, spread over four floors in an award winning architectural building, it’s no wonder Tromsø Library has been voted the best in Norway!