If you find yourself in Oslo, Norway on a Sunday and you’re looking for somewhere interesting to wander, consider the Blå Sunday Market in the Grünerløkka neighborhood. It’s not terribly easy to find, so get your maps in order beforehand, and don’t count on asking a local where to find it (the ones we talked…
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Four Faves: Norway
Earlier this year Kevin and I found a good flight deal to Oslo, Norway, and jumped at the chance to see a new country. We weren’t really sure what to expect before we left, but we came back with lots of great memories. Here are my top four. 1. Spending our 5-year wedding anniversary at…
Norway: A 1-Week Itinerary (for Non-Hikers)
Many countries are hard to grasp in only a week. Having only been to a couple regions, I can’t say with certainty that Norway is one of them, but I assume it is. Still, I feel this itinerary gives you a great taste of all that Norway is, in a short amount of time. This…
How I Pack Carry-On for 1 Week
Kevin and I spent a week in Norway this year. It was spring, the cusp of April and May, and temperatures ranged from high 40s to mid 70s F. Now this is no problem for Kevin, the man who wears the exact same wardrobe all year round in Wisconsin. His staples consist of thin-material shorts…
A Vegetarian Week in Norway
Before we traveled to Norway this spring, I did some searching for authentic Norwegian foods we might want to try. While the world is generally getting better at increasing its vegetarian options, Norway is one of those countries heavily founded on meat and seafood. So overall, I didn’t find too much in advance that I…
The Most Difficult Trip to Plan
I’ve been planning our trip itineraries for 5 years now. I developed a process of using Google Drive, which has worked quite well and ensured that our trips were packed full of great sites and activities. Sometimes we followed our plan closely, but usually we would modify it; either way, it was always a great starting…
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