While the whole world is trying to get on its feet from the ongoing financial crisis, there is one place that seems completely unaffected by the whole thing: Tromsø! Norway, as a whole, has experienced a 50% increase in bankrupcies and foreclosures over the last year. The area around Oslo has been hit extra hard [...]
Reindeer herding is more than just an occupation, it is a way of life and an integral part of the Sami culture and identity.
How 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.
Reindeer is synonymous with Sami culture and life but the Norsemen have certainly cottoned onto the goodness of reindeer cuisine. This rustic meal is perfect for cold Winter nights and packs you with energy for the next day of playing in the snow.
Celebrate National Fårikål day with us. On the last Thursday of September every year Norway celebrates their national dish with, of course, all you can eat fårikål!
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Norwegian houses are very charming with their wooden panels and slate roofing. It is typical for a house to be painted a strong colour such as red, blue or yellow, but white is the most popular.
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It’s always fun to take kids to the beach.