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For many, the term “vacation” is paired with warm weather, beaches, water, and sun. This is especially true for those of us who live in an area with four seasons – one of which can tend to feel long and frigid.

In the town of Gjøvik, Norway, a very unique recreational activity got its start. The activity is known as Stolpejakten or “the pole hunt” in English. Pole hunting consists of finding poles that are located in municipalities throughout Norway.

Four months is arguably considered a good length of time. Four months on a small boat with two other people would certainly be considered a long time. But this doesn’t faze two friends from Kristiansand who are set to embark on a journey from Kristiansand to Istanbul aboard a 27-foot boat from 1979.

This dessert is a quick, easy, and deliciously fresh way to round out the summer season!

Sitting next to lake Randsfjorden, an hour's drive from Oslo, a hidden gem can be found. This Norwegian secret is known as Hadeland Glassverk (Hadeland Glassworks).

Celebrate Syttende Mai with this aquavit spritzer with a fresh citrusy twist! Skål!

The grass is turning greener, flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and temperatures are rising. Spring is in full swing! And with that, people are ready to emerge from winter’s cold and darkness to take advantage of the beautiful outdoors.  

Each year, the European Broadcasting Union organizes a song competition known as Eurovision, where participating countries get to submit an original song to be performed live and broadcasted. The countries then get to vote to determine the winner of the competition.

Spring is upon us! Try this delicious salad with spring produce to welcome your tastebuds into a new season.

Friluftsliv has long been an important part of Norwegian society. It translates to “open-air-life” and is the concept of embracing the outdoors and connecting with nature. The idea behind friluftsliv has been around for centuries as can be seen in philosopher’s books such as those written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Henry David Thoreau.