Tag: Norwegian nature
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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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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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Cloudy Spring
Whenever I get overwhelmed by chores, I just take a break, take a deep breath and look outside the window. It doesn’t take much to feel better again. It’s been cloudy with occassional rain these past few days but I don’t really mind. I actually don’t like it too hot unless we’re going to 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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The Photobomb
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A Trip to Gytta
Hiking during the day specially when it’s hot is a challenge. It’s a test not only of your stamina but also your mind. A week ago, I went for an afternoon hike near my flat. It’s not far but I struggled uphill due to the heat. It was around 25 degrees Celsius that day. For…
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Hammocking Alone
Who would have thought that a city girl like me can survive being alone in the woods? Never in my wildest dreams before I have thought about camping alone. I’ve never been a girl scout before. But here I am smiling because I can’t believe that I actually did it. For me, it’s another achievement.…
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How to Kill Boredom
Last week was a perfect week to be outside. It was sunny and warm. The temperature was around 15 degrees Celsius. For me it’s already too hot because I was starting to get used to the cold winter months. I wasn’t complaining though because I found an excuse to skip (and not feel guilty) the…
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The Trip to Huldefossen
Again, I’m taking advantage of the sunny weather that we have here in the west. So whenever I’m on the mood for a hike or a short walk after my shift, I either skip dinner (eat only crackers) or finish my dinner really quick to explore new places around Førde. Today I drove to Mo…