Tag: Norway
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Photo of the Week: Ålgård Woods
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A Craving Satisfied
Sometimes I’m uncontrollable when it comes to food cravings. I just have to get it or taste it or else my mood would be badly affected. Earlier today, I’ve been craving for a mussel soup that I tasted last year. So after school I went to Charles og De Sandnes and ordered that soup, but they…
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Monday Surprise
After my dentist’s appointment and shopping in Stavanger, we drove back to Ålgård to avoid the rush hour traffic. Luckily we made it on time. I asked my bf to drive to the grocery store to buy some food and when we drove into COOP’s parking, something catched our attention… A cygnet standing outside the…
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A Weekend in Sirdal
I spent my weekend on the mountain with my friends and my bf. The weather was great so everyone had fun playing with snow and me playing with my new baby(Sony nex-5). It was also my first time in Sirdal so this made our weekend trip exciting. Friday: The Arrival The neighbor cabin filled with at…
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The End is Near
The news is giving me anxiety. The news about the storms that hit the northwest of Norway, the typhoon which caused the lives of more than 1000 people in the sourthern part of the Philippines last year and the continuous pouring of rain that resulted to a landslide 2 days ago in Trondheim and etc…
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Another Photoblog: A Sneak Peek of our Christmas Celebration
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A Photoblog: ‘Twas 3 Days Before Christmas
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas celebration this year. If you’re going to ask me, yes, I had a wonderful Christmas because I celebrated it not only with my family but also with my bf. I didn’t insist or ask him to be with me on this special occassion but HE insisted, how can…
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Priceless Dates
Whenever my bf and I are tired of playing games or just staying at home we always find ways to amuse ourselves. It means that it’s either we’d go out for a walk or drive somewhere else but since the weather last week and the week before last week was not that nice I suggested…
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One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure
Fretex is Norway’s biggest shop and the major contributor of recycling which sells used stuff like clothes, furniture and etc. for a very low price. it is owned by Frelsesarmeen (The Norwegian Salvation Army). It is like a garage sale except that Fretex has its own shop. They do not just sell used things, they…
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My Thoughts Regarding the Oslo and Utøya Incidents
The incident in Oslo and Utøya shocked not only Norway but also the whole world. The mass murder which claimed the lives of 76 people was done by a 32 year old Norwegian man. I first read about the atrocious incident when I came across Anderson Cooper’s Twitter account. I got shocked and worried about…
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Stavanger Gladmat Festivalen 2011
The Gladmat Festival is held anually in Stavanger during summer. It is the biggest food festival in Norway and in the Nordic countries. We went to Stavanger last Thursday (21/07) and watched the spectators, checked the booths and tasted the mouth watering foods. I found Hellstrøm! FYI he is one of the famous chefs…
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Bråsteinvatnet
If you’re planning to rent a cottage or just sightseeing within Stavanger region with a mountain and lake view then this is the place for you. Bråsteinvatnet is a half hour drive from Stavanger center and 3 minutes drive from Ålgård. It is easy to get there since its not so far from the express…
The Rebel Chic 