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February = 14 days of friluftsliv

As a fervent hiker, Henrik Ibsen gave name to a concept already deeply rooted in the Norwegian psyche: friluftsliv (free-loofts-leave). Roughly translated as “life in the free air,” the idea is to immerse yourself in nature, resulting in benefits to mind, body and spirit.

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In Norway, it’s Taco Friday

In the United States, many people take part in a fun custom known as “Taco Tuesday.” It’s a day where people come together to enjoy all kinds of tacos, as well as the discounts many restaurants offer on Tuesdays.

By |January 13th, 2021|Categories: Blog|Tags: |Comments Off on In Norway, it’s Taco Friday

Favorite Viking magazine articles from 2020

As 2020 comes to a close, so does another year of Viking magazine. What a year it has been! Our 12 issues from 2020 include 37 feature stories that span topics such as Scandinavian food, travel, history, modern culture, genealogy and more. Here’s a look back at some of this year’s must-read articles.

By |December 28th, 2020|Categories: Blog|Tags: |Comments Off on Favorite Viking magazine articles from 2020

Norsk winterwear—more than just warm

Norwegian wool sweaters are something we associate with tradition, cozy warmth and, if we’re lucky, the people who knitted them. But did you know that they were made to protect us not only from cold, but also to ward off malicious spirits?

By |December 11th, 2020|Categories: Blog|Tags: |Comments Off on Norsk winterwear—more than just warm
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