Encouraging women to try adventurous travel
While traveling through Norway, I found it generally very easy to find vegetarian eats, but more difficult to find restaurants with vegan options. In Oslo and Bergen, there were entirely vegan or vegan-friendly restaurants. However, if you book accommodations with Airbnb and have a kitchen …
After starting in Oslo and exploring the Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord areas, my mom and I finished our Norway trip in Bergen. Being the second biggest city in Norway, it felt larger than the tiny towns we visited, but not overwhelming. The feel of the city …
The oceans and fjords are such an important part of Norwegian culture that going on a fjord cruise while in the country is an absolute must-do. I did two fjord cruises while in the country – one from Flam and the Mostraumen cruise from Bergen …
Once we found out about Norwegian apple cider, it was compulsory to visit the “Cider Route” in Ulvik. Ulvik is a small, idyllic town at the end of one of the Hardangerfjord fingers. The Hardangerfjord area is the “fruit orchard of Norway” which produces apples, …
Edvard Grieg is Norway’s greatest composer, whose work still influences musicians and composers. To celebrate such an important figure in Norwegian history, I went to a Grieg lunch concert and toured his home. It was a lovely experience to listen to his work to come …
As you might be able to tell, I was particularly excited to explore the darling towns at the end of the fjords in Norway. Each one is a little different, such as the book town of Fjaerland, the apple/cider-town of Ulvik, or the slow-paced town of …
Imagine this: You’re on a bike and lightly pedaling along a smooth dirt road through a picturesque valley that features waterfalls coming off the steep valley walls. Each waterfall is more beautiful than the last. There are sections of trees full of orange and yellow …
The marketing for the Flam Railway touts it as one of the most scenic train rides in the entire world. This one hour ride from Flam to Myrdal climbs up through the Flam Valley, which is a gorgeous steep-walled valley featuring waterfalls. This ride is …
You’ve heard of wine tasting and perhaps you’ve had a flight of beer before, but what about cider tasting? While in Norway, I quickly discovered that it was apple season! And when it is apple season, it is cider season! You would expect it to …
The Stegastein viewpoint is a platform, which hangs from a cliff, giving you 180-degree views of the Aurlandsfjord and village below. The platform juts from the rock and ends in a rounded shape. The rounded shape makes it look like you can easily walk off …
Of the cities we visited during my first trip to Norway, I think Fjaerland was the most darling! Situated at the top of one of the arms of the Sognefjord, this peaceful little town has spectacular views and books. Yes, you read that correctly, Fjaerland …
If you do some driving around Norway, you’ll eventually see a stave church. Although minimal in their interior decoration, you should definitely stop by one to witness the architectural engineering of the medieval times and how Christians incorporated Norse symbolism in the design. We visited …
If there is one thing you must do while in the Fjordlands of Norway, it’s taking a Fjord Cruise. And the type of cruise I am talking about is a 2-4 hour day cruise on the dark fjord waters, surrounded by steep mountains and waterfalls. …
Let me tell you, I have never felt more cultured and high brow than going to a ballet performance at the Oslo Opera House in Norway. Not only does the Oslo Opera House host world-renown opera and ballet performances, but it is also an architectural feat in …