This amazing place to stay is located on Skrova, an island off the Lofoten town of Svolvaer. A Norwegian couple has transformed an oil tank into a modern home over three floors. For you to rent! Read the fascinating story and see more photos on their website Oljetanken. […]
Are you going to the western part of Norway this summer? Why not have a pitstop at Patina café in Evanger near Voss? Here you can enjoy homemade cakes or lunch and have a stroll through their second hand shop. This year you can even stay overnight. They […]
On the island of Tysnes you find an amazing place, Haaheim Gaard. Torstein, the owner writes on his website: «An oasis for the good life. Savour the flavours of a bygone era in the restaurant, wake up to the smell of newly-baked bread fresh from the oven. Breakfast […]
Soon the summer holiday starts! In my opinion the best place to spend it is in Norway. Our country has a lot to offer, and the best time to see it is during summer. Why not choose Hardangerfjord? It is one of my favorite fjords. These photos are […]
Update: This restaurant is closed, unfortunately. I have still kept the blogpost here, so you can enjoy the atmosphere which once where there. Last week I was in Arendal, in the southern part of Norway. We had dinner at an excellent restaurant called Bark, situated in «Langbrygga» in […]
A new hotel has opened in Oslo! The Saga Hotel. From the photos it looks as a brilliant choice for travellers who seek away from the chain hotels in the city centre. It is situated in the Frogner area.
This charming café in Stockholm is a must if you need a place for lunch when visiting Djurgården. Nearby you find Skansen, the Vasa Museum or Rosendals Trägårdar. It is a heaven for cakelovers, and the castle-like building is also fabulous! Photos: helinvoltaire.com and Flickr/plindberg
Soon spring will be here – and time to make plans for summer. Why not go to the wonderful Väderöarna Islands (the Weather Islands) in Western Sweden, near Hamburgsund? The photos are from a trip last year in June. According to the website Vastsverige.com the Weather Islands have […]
A twitter friend asked me if I knew some good value restaurants in Copenhagen. She is going with a group in May. There are several nice restaurants in Copenhagen, the problem is which one to choose.. The Royal Smushi Café is worth a visit. Fab deco and interior […]
One of my favorite hotels in Copenhagen, Hotel Guldsmeden, now has opened in my hometown, Oslo, too! That´s good news for all travellers who want a personal hotel, with nice rooms and friendly service. The hotel in Copenhagen is famous for its nice breafast – hope the Oslo-hotel […]
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