Tag: Norway
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Seize the Day!
Oh thank goodness for the lovely weather this week! It’s not gonna last long but I’m glad and grateful that the rain and winds are taking a break.
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Lindesnes Lighthouse
Lindesnes lighthouse (fyr) is the oldest lighthouse in Norway. It is located just a couple of kilometers away from the southernmost part of the country which is Lindesnes. It was first lit in 1656 and is still being used today. Lindesnes is almost 3 hours car drive from Stavanger and 1 hour and 30 mins…
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Norwegian Petroleum Museum
One of the first things/places that I’m going to show my friends abroad here in Stavanger aside from Preikestolen is the Norwegian Petroleum Museum because the Norwegian Oil history has lots of interesting story to tell. And also the museum is really nice and modern and is great for both youngsters and adults.
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Snap of the Day: Jernaldergården (Iron Age Farm)
I feel so close to the Viking Gods everytime I pass by here.
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Right Now
I’m home at Saudasjøen this week. So glad to see my mom again and I’m also glad for this good weather.:)
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Aim High
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Norwegian Troll
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I Left my Heart in Bergen
Bergen is the second largest city in Norway next to Oslo and is located in the west. Bergen is a very charming city because of its unique architecture, breathtaking views and lively people. It is also known as the rainiest city in Norway because of its geography. There are Seven mountains surrounding the city which…
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Ullandhaugtårnet
The Ullandhaug tower is one of the most visited landmarks in Stavanger. I have never been there (eventhough I only live a couple of blocks aways from there) nor heard about its history. I thought that it is just a telecommunication tower (no more no less) and so I never bothered to ask someone about…
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A Taste of Summer in May
So what happens when the sun shine in Stavanger? … Oh yes, we grill, play under the sun, and sunbathe! Tasty chicken bbq and grilled corn by my friend. Chaos? Nah, it’s just sunny in Stavanger. At Vaulen. My friend Brendan trying to look like he’s drowning but for me he looks like as…
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My Holy Week Vacation (overdue post)
If for some people, attending the mass and visiting churches are their way of observing the Holy Week. As for me I prefer to do it out of religion contexts. It would be going out in the nature and disconnecting from the world. What I mean by the latter is no communication devices nor stuff…
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Like a Virgin!
I went climbing for the very first time yesterday and I got frustrated coz it didn’t go well, I lost my grip and a nail bit :P. I climbed the mountain wall with long nails ( I forgot to cut ’em! >.<) . Oh well, at least I’ve learned my lesson… I’m no catwoman!…