Category: Travel Guides
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The Seven Summits of Norway: My Next Challenge?
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I’ve been looking for a new fitness challenge. After six rounds of the Nijmeegse Vierdaagse (the four day…
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Exploring Norway on a Budget: A Complete Guide
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I knew Norway was an expensive country before I moved here two years ago, but I was still…
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Review: Fjordline Ferry from Kristiansand to Hirtshals with EV Charging 2025
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I recently went back to the Netherlands, so it was time for another ferry ride. Having previously written…
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Is Scandinavia Becoming a More Popular Vacation Destination?
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As a longtime fan of all things Scandinavian, I’ve noticed that Scandinavia seems to be becoming a more…
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A Weekend at the DNT Cabin Grautheller: The Last Snow of the Season in Sirdal
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Our cabin trip to Grautheller last week was a perfect early spring getaway in the mountains. After navigating…
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Hiking the Randaberg Coastline: A Rainy but Rewarding 20km Hike
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Last weekend, we kicked off our first proper training for the Four Day Marches with a 20km coastal…
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Ferry between Netherlands and Norway: Where are we at?
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As someone who has experienced firsthand the convenience of ferry travel between the Netherlands and Norway, I’m cautiously…
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Review: Fjordline Ferry from Stavanger to Hirtshals
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The Fjordline ferry provides a convenient connection between Norway and Denmark, with comfortable facilities and good amenities. What…
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Rainy Day Activities in Stavanger: Having Fun When It Pours
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Living in Stavanger means accepting a simple truth: Rainy days are the default, and sunny days are the…
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Besseggen and Jotunheimen: A 5-Day No-Car Hiking and Camping Guide
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This summer, my friend and I wanted to go camping and hiking to escape the busy city life…
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Flying Cheap Doesn’t Mean Flying Miserable: My 9 Tips
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As a Dutchy, I love finding the best deals. I’ll happily dig through websites and make a few…
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Review, Fjordline from Stavanger to Bergen
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The original plan was to head to a cabin in Stavanger’s mountains this weekend. But we quickly learned…
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Review Kristiansand to Hirtshals with Fjord Line FSTR
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Last summer I took the ferry from Kristiansand to Hirthals. I thought it would be a good moment…
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Preikestolen in Wintertime
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Yes, October might seem a bit early to discuss winter trips, but this one is worth planning far…
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What I Packed and What I Wish I Had For My Stay On Svalbard
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When I was prepping for Svalbard I made a packing list. All in my packing list was pretty…
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Resources for Planning a Hike on Svalbard
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Introduction The landscape on Svalbard is as stunning as it is hostile. Planning a hike here is different…
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Four things I learned about Svalbard
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This week I arrived in Svalbard. What a stunning landscape, the mountains are much higher and steeper than…
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Bucketlist Hikes and Climbs Norway
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I thought I would make a bucket list of the climbs and hikes I want to do. And…
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Prepping for Svalbard
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Intro Next semester, I’ll be attending a course called Safety Management in the Arctic, worth 10 credits, offered…
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My Favorite Camping Gear
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Talking about gear is always fun. Here is my rundown of the gear I bring on a regular…
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