Tag: Norway
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From Bergen to Mo I Rana, Part 3: Dovre
Dovre is one of the places I wished we had stayed longer than just one night. Located in Innlandet, Dovre has lots to offer when it comes to nature. We chose Dovre as our second stop for the night because we were hoping to get a glimpse of the moskus (muskox) while driving along the…
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From Bergen to Mo i Rana, Part 2: Stryn
In our itinerary, our first stop was Innvik Camping, located in the municipality of Stryn. We chose this campingsite because it was a perfect place to stop after a four-hour drive. It also served as a convenient base, as the places we wanted to see and visit were only a short drive away. My partner…
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From Bergen to Mo i Rana, Part 1: Our Travel Itinerary
We’re finally back from our trip to the north. As I mentioned in my previous post, we decided to spend our summer vacation here in Norway. Before we started planning our itinerary, we already knew how far north we wanted to go. The reason was my partner’s motorcycle event which was held 30 minutes north…
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Currently on Vacation
This week marks the start of our vacation. We started driving on monday and have already had at least three overnight stays, along with lots of short stops because of the kids. This year, we chose to spend our summer vacation days here in Norway. Unlike our neighbors, Norway’s weather is a bit unpredictable, and…
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Slow Walks and Sunny Moments
I drove to the neighboring village of Knarvik yesterday because I wanted a bit of a change of scenery–and a chance to take longer, easy walks with my baby in the pram. I also felt like going somewhere new, somewhere I hadn’t really explored before. The sunny weather made it even better, like the perfect…
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A Short Retreat to Sjøbua
Just an hour’s drive from the city of Bergen, lies one of the dagsturhytter in Alver–Sjøbua. It is located on Radøy in Alver municipality. Summer is already here, but we all know that living in Norway, especially in the west coast, means that the weather can be unstable. One day it may be sunny; the…
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Clear Weather
What is your favorite type of weather? The timing is perfect for our cabin trip to Kvamskogen this weekend! The weather looks great—clear skies and sunshine. Kvamskogen is just an hour’s drive from Bergen and is popular among those who love cross-country and slalom skiing. It’s also one of the favorite cabin trip destinations for…
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And just like that
.. weekend is almost over.
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When Aurora Drops by
Last night, I was lucky enough to see the northern lights just outside the house. We were in the middle of the wine and cheese night when I saw the Facebook story of my friend with a picture of aurora borealis at her place. So I went outside to check the skies then I saw…
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Wordless Thursday: The View from Work
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The Runway
This shot is an underground tunnel at work that connects the parking area to the main building. This week is a bit hectic for me because of the snowfall and the heavy trafic. So yesterday I had to run because I was late.
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The Small Ones Deserve to Live Too
Winter can be a ruthless season not only for us humans but also for the animals. It is important to help these creatures or else they would go extinct. Besides, it doesn’t take much of your time and energy to help them. It’s been cold these past few weeks. The temperature dropping to as low…