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Bound to Help, On Land and Sea

You may have heard of the parable of the Good Samaritan, a person who helps a stranger in trouble, expecting nothing in return. With the cold winters and many remote areas in Norway, getting assistance quickly can be a matter of life or death.

By |February 15th, 2024|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Bound to Help, On Land and Sea

Melodic Competition

Have you been sensing a certain sparkle in the air lately? It‘s probably reverberations of a special season in the Norwegian music industry. Melodi Grand Prix (MGP), the Norwegian run up to the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) kicks off each January with much glitter, theatrical smoke and fanfare.

By |January 16th, 2024|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Melodic Competition

Brennsnut

The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural phenomenon that many wish to see in their lifetime.

By |January 14th, 2024|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Brennsnut

Award-Winning Cheese

When one thinks of Norway’s staple foods, fish, lamb, and potatoes often come to mind. However, in recent years, another food item is capturing the hearts of many: cheese!

By |December 19th, 2023|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Award-Winning Cheese

Lindesnes Fyr

There are a total of 212 lighthouses that dot the approximate 62,706 miles of Norway’s majestic coastline. The first and oldest of those lighthouses was erected in 1656 at Lindesnes, which sits at the southern tip of Norway, in Agder county.

By |December 19th, 2023|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Lindesnes Fyr

Risalamande

Serve this delicious dessert on Christmas Eve and whoever finds the almond should receive a small prize.

By |December 18th, 2023|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Risalamande

Dramatic Beauty: Møre og Romsdal

Dotted with coastal islands and carved with deep fjords, Møre og Romsdal county graces Norway’s central west coast where imposing mountains end in plunging waterfalls or ease into lush valleys.  

By |November 22nd, 2023|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Dramatic Beauty: Møre og Romsdal
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