It’s always fun to take kids to the beach. They have a special energy that makes everything exciting again. Even though Moose and I have been to this jetty a thousand times, it was great to visit again with a ‘kids-eye-view’. What normally is just a rock to you and I, turns into a jungle [...]
Today herding reindeer is synonymous with the Sami culture. It is recently thought that the Vikings were the first people to herd reindeer.
Yes, that’s right. In the middle of winter, above the Arctic Circle, we Tromsø væringer shake off the snow and put our glad rags on for an all out Latin American celebration. Over 14 days of concerts, exhibitions, dancing, films, food, seminars and colourful fun sure makes the winter blues melt away. As one of [...]
It goes without saying that Northern Norway doesn’t get flooded with tourists during the dark winter. But there is one group that never fails us during the winter months: The Japanese. Japanese love the Northern Lights and will gladly defy the dark and cold Arctic to catch a glimpse of the dancing lights in the [...]
Reindeer herding is more than just an occupation, it is a way of life and an integral part of the Sami culture and identity.
Flower Show Series: Arctic Botanical Garden Selection – Tromsø
The bunad is a traditional Norwegian costume worn by both men and women. It can either come from established rural traditions or have a more modern design inspired by historical patterns and cuts.
Even though the males are called bulls and the females cows, the muskoxen are more closely related to sheep than cattle. Make no mistake, though – this is not your average cuddly ba-ba-blacksheep! A grown animal can be 2,5 m long and weigh up to 400 kgs, and their long curved horns mean business.
This is our view to the west. After work the shore becomes alive with activity. Tromsøværing (the Tromsø folk) make the most of the afternoon sun with fishing, jogging and rollerskiing.
more...Today herding reindeer is synonymous with the Sami culture. It is recently thought that the Vikings were the first people to herd reindeer.
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