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scandinaviacroatiaengbergs · 6 years ago

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Monday: Train Ride from Gothenburg to Copenhagen and Dinner with a Friend

We had no trouble getting up and at ‘em on Monday morning in Askim (outside Gothenburg), well, I should say Eric and I didn’t. The kids needed to be woken up. They were really dragging, Rowan in particular. He was so zonked out in his little room and was the last to get up and eat the yogurt we’d gotten him. I do believe the standard-sized individual yogurts in Sweden are larger than they are in the U.S., just for the record. The night before, we’d bought two fruit-on the-bottom yogurts for the kids and they were very delicious.

After yogurt-eating, we got the car all loaded up and drove to the Volvo Customer Experience Center, or some such name, where we’d picked it up in the first place. I mentioned a few things about our drop-off in the previous post. In all, the drop-off experience was smooth, as all we had to do was give them our key, give them the mileage, and sign a few things. Then, they had a cab take us to the Gothenburg train station, and we were there with over thirty minutes to spare before our train, enough to go into the terminal and get some snacks, since the train we were going to be riding on was not as nice of a train as the one we’d been on a few days before, which had a cafe car (which we didn’t use, but it was there).

I know I mentioned how stressful it had been getting our seats all sorted out on the train, as there were no accurate numbers above the seats. One of the cabin staff helped us, and told us that we were actually standing in the bay of seats that happened to be ours. We had to shuffle around a bit with a Swedish mom and her teenage son and two women from (it sounded like) Australia, but everyone was super nice, and once we got all of our luggage stowed and got seated, we were relieved, and settled in for the 3.5-hour train ride ahead. It was slower, because it was a train with like 18 stops. There were no express trains at that time of day. On the train, we did a lot of looking out the window, since the train was traveling south, adjacent to the sea, to Copenhagen (which, if you didn’t know, has about four different spellings). We arrived at 2:30 and it took us a while to navigate through the Copenhagen Central Station and get to the bathroom (which was a pay-to-use situation) and get a cab, since there are no Ubers in Copenhagen. Once we got in our cab, it was smooth sailing from there – ooops, sort of; I forgot that when we got to our Airbnb, we followed the instructions to get the key from the lock box across the street, with we found with no trouble, but the lock box was empty! We reached the host by phone and he said their cleaner was sick, so he came over, let us in, helped us get our bags in the apartment, and then he went and got the cleaner, brought him over, and said we could come back in a few hours. During that time, we did a walk and popped in a few shops, bought a bottle of wine to take to our friend who was having us over for dinner, and then stopped at one of those fitness playgrounds, on the campus of the University of Copenhagen. There was some guy doing parkour there and he was really pretty awesome, and we joked that he should be on “People are Awesome,” which is a YouTube channel (I know Eric and the kids like to watch it, but I call it “People are Stupid,” because of all of the high-risk, insane feats of human athleticism it shows). The parkour dude asked Eric to film his little routine, which included many flips from piece of equipment to piece of equipment. We regret that we didn’t take a clip with our own phones. We walked through the Horticultural Garden at the University of Copenhagen and hung out for a bit with the very aggressive ducks. Since it was a sunny, beautiful day there, there were so many people in that garden, and a ton of babies. It was very beautiful. We walked from there in a loop back to our place and we went up and I took a quick shower. Out friend Peter was going to pick us up at 5:15 to take us over to his place for dinner. Peter went to high school with us for a year; he was an exchange student and he and Eric have stayed in touch. From Facebook, Eric had noticed that he and Peter have a lot in common with their outdoorsy ways. So, they had plenty to talk about.

Before I tell you about our dinner, though, I want to describe our Airbnb. It was on the fourth floor of a six-floor building, and its stairs were much easier to navigate than the deathtrap-style stairs in the Oslo apartment, which curved and had a really low railing, like below Eric’s hips, so it might have been passible to topple over and go “splat” on the ground floor. Annnnyway, the Copenhagen apartment was a family’s apartment, and I booked it because they had kids who had toys – always a plus when booking an Airbnb. And once again, as always happens in places with toys, the kids could’ve stayed there happily fo 48 hours doing nothing but playing with those toys. But, alas, we had to go to dinner. But, what a dinner it was and what a home! So, I don’t want to gush about Peter and his wife’s home too much because that’s probably tacky, but I will say that Eric had a hunch that Peter had considerable means, because they follow each other on Strava and Eric could see that one week, Peter would be cross-country skiing in Switzerland, and another, running in Thailand. So, he is a private-equity investment banker and his wife is a marketing professional for a Danish beer company and their home was just gorgeous and huge and had a large yard – and was, mind you, in the center of Copenhagen. Their backyard had an in-ground trampoline, a sandbox area, a play house, some weird child-pedal-truck kind of vehicle that Rowan loved, a slide, and a big disc tree swing. After a while outside, their 5-year-old daughter took Rowan and Cece inside to her dress-up area and then her play-room and, man, our kids would not have been disappointed, I don’t think, if we just left them there for the remainder of this trip. It was such a treat to get to catch up with Peter and meet his wife and hang out with them for the evening. They will be in Albuquerque in October for the Balloon Fiesta, so we’re hoping to repay their generosity when they’re there and have them over, as Eric stressed kind of chuckling, for salmon, because that is what I seem to always make for guests ;) Once we got home, it was after 9:00, but the kids wanted to revisit their play with all of the toys in the apartment. We allowed them to do that for about ten minutes and then we had to get them to bed. They both fell asleep nearly instantly. Overnight, I actually had a really hard time sleeping, partially because the pillow was super soft and I have been having all kinds of crazy pain in my right scapula for like the last six weeks, so the super flat, feather pillow situation did not help. I am not sure what would. It was also pretty humid. But, I eventually fell asleep and then we got up the next morning earlier than we would have liked because Cece got up. The kids played for a few hours and then we started on our journey to Tivoli Gardens for a few hours of fun! I was so excited to go there. I actually hadn’t heard about it until this trip, but everyone asked me if we were going there when they learned we were going to Copenhagen: my dad asked, Eric knew about it, Ryley asked, Peter and his wife asked. I told the kids that, after seeing amusement park after amusement park in all the cities we visited, we’d go ride some rides at Tivoli, so Tuesday was the day we made that happen. In the next post, I will tell about our time at Tivoli, our walking through Copenhagen, and our evening at a little public pool on the riverside, which was all topped off with ice cream – finally.

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nievefergie · 6 years ago

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Bill Gates predicted that the internet would be the downfall of television, saying, “I’m stunned how people aren’t seeing that with TV, in five years from now, people will laugh at what we had” (Clarke 1). Many people agree with Gates, such as Television Week and Wired, stating that the media landscape of US network television is dying. The invasion of the internet also brings major changes in marketing for television, which is historically what fuels network television. With the loss of marketing viewers to advertisers, marketing has had to find new ways of advertising products in new mediums (Clarke). Digitalization is one of the most active parts of marketing in todays society. With the global market revolving online due to its easy access and cost efficiency, social media has also helped develop the relationship between brands and consumers. This allows digital media to use multi-platform strategies and social media presence to enhance their show. This is called transmedia storytelling (Bjursten). Many new cable, network, and online television shows have used social media to further enhance the realism of their characters and plots to entice viewers, and with the upcoming success of the national branding of the show, SKAM, the marketing formula of adding extra online tie-in content seems to be working. Many television shows have released texts between characters. Shows like Andi Mack (2017) on Disney Channel have texts between Andi and her friends after certain episodes, usually reflecting on what happened. A Canadian television show on Teennick called Open Heart (2015) also tried a similar approach. The Teennick show debuted with an app for the iPhone where viewers could read texts from characters and further investigate evidence found in the episode to unlock more clues about the mystery the story revolved around. It also had found footage of what would be on Dylan Blake’s phone, such as videos of her and her friend, Teddy (Open Heart: Unlocked). However, Open Heart’s app had many glitches, as does the Disney Channel app, making it hard to scroll and find anything. SKAM’s messages were posted on the same website that the show was aired on, so viewers did not have to go out of their way to find extra immersion — it was already a major component of the format (Machell). SKAM, translated as ‘Shame’, is a Norwegian television show produced by NRK (Norwegian State Broadcasting), a government-owned broadcaster known for its radio stations and television channels (McDermott 31). The show was produced by NRK P3, the youth based radio station of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation as a web-based series (Pearce 156). NRK is the biggest media company in Norway, with a large following (McDermott 31). In 2015, NRK set up a website for SKAM episodes to be broadcast in real time throughout all hours of the day. This kept a sense of longing as well as the audience truly feeling a part of the action with watching, as it was happening in ‘real time’. Thirty-four year old Julie Andem created SKAM by traveling around Norway and interviewing teenagers about their own lives. She auditioned over a thousand people and created the characters based on the actors and their own lives. Each episode is written almost within the week that it is shot, as well as only being shot three days a week. As Andem writes, she uses feedback from actors and viewers to keep the storyline believable and enjoyable for teens (Donadio). SKAM is newly renowned as, “one of the best TV shows about high school ever made” (McDermott 31). Each season revolves around a different student in revolving friend groups attending Hartvig Nissen, an actual public school in Oslo. The first season follows Eva, who lost all her friends the summer before starting high school. The second season follows Noora, who begins a romance with a boy who played with her friend’s heart. The third season, which gained the most popularity, is about Isak, a teen boy coming to terms with sexuality and his budding romance with Even. The fourth and last season follows Sana, a muslim teen who is falling for her brother’s best friend and coming to terms with her religion and what it means to be a woman of color in a white society like Norway. When American fans discovered the show around season three in 2016, NRK, due to copyright, stopped making the episodes accessible to those outside of Norway; but this didn’t stop fans. Norwegians would download the episodes, translate them, and put them on Google Drive and share it around Tumblr and Twitter for their English speaking friends to experience. Although English speaking fans didn’t quite get to experience the show in real-time like fans in Oslo, they were still able to watch the clip the day it was released to keep their interest. NRK used social media to promote SKAM with the exception of one television interview with actors from the show once it gained popularity. Hakon Moslet, the show’s executive producer said, “The idea was for teenagers to find it themselves, not from their parents” (Donadio). Social media was used to promote the show through actual teenager’s word of mouth, rather than promoting it through the eyes of adults. By bestowing the characters with social media accounts, SKAM promoted the show and enhanced blurring the line between fictional characters and real people. This further creates more authenticity rather than selling the show (Bjursten 3). SKAM used social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook to further blur the lines between the show and reality. Each character had their own instagram page. Season four revolved heavily around Sana’s instagram, @saranors2, where she took screenshots of hate that Sara, the bus leader, had been sending her boyfriend as revenge to start a civil war on the bus. Sana tagged the girls actual accounts and then deleted it once she felt guilty ("Vi må stå sammen"). The account was then deleted off of Instagram in real time when Sana deleted it. Then, a new account called @ellevillevillde2 was created and deleted in real time with the show as well. The show even ended using real quotes from social media about the show when addressing hate and love, expressing gratitude and showing disservice that the fans spread online about the show (“Takk for alt”). Mari Magnus, the web producer for SKAM, writes the instagram accounts and text messages posted between episodes. The texts from characters are posted to the website from different characters to each other and create excitement for the next episode. Magnus’s goal, “is combining reality and fiction and the line between them isn't so clear” (Donadio). The immersive online world for the characters in SKAM add drama to the already dramatic show. By reading texts and Facebook messages, the characters feel even more real to the audience. They get a little peek at what the characters do when they’re not watching. It adds to the cult following and truthfulness to the story (Machell). SKAM provides a good example of how social media enhances storytelling. In the previous television market, viewers were listeners rather than participants. With the new digital age of media, the audience is allowed to help co-create the story and participate in the creation (Bjursten 4). SKAM was written in real time, as well as shot in real time. Viewers had a direct say on what happened in the story, as shown in the last episode where online comments were featured in a montage during Jonas’s ending monologue (“Takk for alt”, Donadio). By using the transmedia storytelling, SKAM and other television shows are able to tell better stories due to the strengthened relationships between the audience and show, or product and brand (Bjursten 4).

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DONADIO, RACHEL. 2016. "Will a Norwegian Hit Translate?." New York Times, December 13. C4. Academic Search Premier, EBSCOhost (accessed March 15, 2018).

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Clarke, M. J. Transmedia Television: New Trends in Network Serial Production. Bloomsbury, 2013. Bjursten, Amanda, and Felicia Norman Sylvendahl. “How Real-Time Marketing Affects Social Media Engagement: A Study of the TV Series SKAM.” Lund University Library, Lund University, LUP Student Papers, 2017, lup.lub.lu.se/luur/download? func=downloadFile&recordOId=8926717&fileOId=8926718.

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folerdetdufoler · 6 years ago

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honestly...this script book nonsense is tearing me apart. i can’t handle how much i absolutely don’t know about norway’s publishing process, and because of that this wait is actually worse than waiting for a season 3 clip to drop. i had been at peace with not knowing what was going to come for the show, except the rule of “one update per day on any of the official outlets.” but now the script book is not only shrouded in the same mystery, but it’s breaking the rules that i do know. the third book was supposed to be released on october 15th. i’m assuming the release schedule for books in general is every monday, just like it’s every tuesday in the united states (there are very rare exceptions that cost too much money to be worth it). the first two books were released on mondays. all four books will be released by november 22nd at the latest, november 15th most likely, and the 12th at the earliest, which is when the fourth book was scheduled. so there’s still time, but i can’t figure out why the third book wasn’t released on october 15th. what caused the delay? if it was a mistake, why wasn’t the metadata released and pre-orders taken, to make the most of this extra time? if it was on purpose, for some kind of marketing or sales reason, why does the agency have the wrong information? if they’re going to turn it into some sort of surprise announcement tied to an anniversary (which i consider ridiculously impractical and unnecessary, but maybe that’s norway’s mood right now), why not do that for the first two seasons? the only thing i can think of would be if they sold the english translation rights and are waiting to announce that. it would be huge news for the fans but absolutely undercut their sales. i’m also not sure a US publisher would think an english translation of the scripts for a norwegian show would be worth it, but foreign rights and the open market could be an absolute cash cow, despite skam not really working here. (like...where is skam austin. julie is in norway, high school football season is wrapping up...i’m not sure how long facebook can make their fans wait.) there aren’t really any market metrics that would convince a publisher of the potential audience, especially one that will still be around in nine months.

i know all of my knowledge and questions are based in the fact that i’m familiar with book publishing in the US. these could all be useless expectations because it’s a different country with different processes. i suppose there’s that sense of cultural imperialism again, where i expect something to happen according to how it happens here, where i expect my rules to be followed. but anyway, the point of this post was to let me vent my frustrations and note that, two whole years later, a year and a half after the show ended, skam still has me thinking about it obsessively. i can’t sleep. skam is still out here, breaking all of my rules, and season three could just appear out of thin air, whenever it would like. i will never be ready.

what’s so ridiculous though is that...none of this really matters to me personally? i’m not going to get my books until i get to oslo. i’m not actually waiting for them to go on sale so i can buy them as fast as i can. i just...need to know that the books exist. kind of like the way i would need to know that a clip dropped, but not absolutely need to watch it right then and there. just knowing that the next part of the story was real, was waiting for me, was enough.

as always, i beg. please, julie.

#by the way #according to my rules #julie has zero power over when a book is published #an author would never be able to do that here #outside of simply turning in their manuscript so late that they force a publisher to delay the on sale #but there are serious repercussions to that #and while julie created skam #i can't think she'd have that much power #or want to wield that much power over the third book #so when i beg to her #it's not intended #i should actually beg to armada #or rather pilar #but i think contacting them about this would be overstepping my boundaries as a human being #i can be patient #sleep deprived but patient #kerryrants

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rocktonki · 2 years ago

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Review opera touch

REVIEW OPERA TOUCH FULL

REVIEW OPERA TOUCH FREE

This is the exact opposite of privacy - but in the context of an advertising business, it makes sense. No privacy-oriented service should be collecting usage data. The big red flag here is usage data and how this is connected to your unique ID. This is rather misleading given the new ownership and Singapore jurisdiction the business actually operates under. The Opera contact page maintains the facade of a European business with a Norwegian flag and an Oslo address for the company’s “Headquarters”. We cover this topic more in the TunnelBear review. McAfee, the US cybersecurity company, purchased TunnelBear in March 2018 for an undisclosed amount. Then, in 2021, Kape purchased ExpressVPN. Later in 2019, Kape also purchased Private Internet Access. CyberGhost VPN was purchased by an ad-tech company, Kape Technologies, in 2016 for about $10 million. This is also a trend we’ve seen in the VPN industry. Ltd., which is a Singapore-based company. Opera’s Terms of Service list the owner as Opera Unite Pte. In July 2016, Opera was sold to a Chinese consortium led by Qihoo 360 and the Chinese billionaire Zhou Yahui. Opera began as a Norwegian company that offered a Presto-based web browser for most operating systems, until switching to Chromium in 2013. This issue becomes even more interesting when you examine who (now) owns Opera… Who owns Opera VPN? We’ll examine Oper’s privacy policy in detail further below (spoiler: it’s not good). As the saying goes: If you are not paying for the product, chances are that YOU are the product. In summary: Not only is Opera’s “Free VPN” no VPN at all, but you also potentially compromise your privacy when using it. Additionally, SurfEasy logs Usage and Bandwidth data. According to their privacy statement Opera reserves the right to pass on data to third parties for advertising and marketing purposes. This becomes worrisome when you look at Opera’s business model. This device_id is sent to the proxy for every browsing request and will remain permanently tied to the browser. When setting up the proxy, the browser requests a “device_id” which contains a unique user ID. Perfect Privacy wrote an interesting blog post where they explain some of the dangers of the Opera browser VPN: According to many experts, the answer is no, Opera VPN is not safe or secure.

REVIEW OPERA TOUCH FREE

Lots of people are wondering if Opera’s free VPN is safe and secure. Firefox recently launched a “Firefox Private Network” that many are falsely calling “ Firefox VPN” – despite it also not being a VPN. Technically, Opera should not be marketing this as a VPN at all, but that’s what they are doing. While Opera may have done this little tweak of definitions with the best intentions, end users should understand that this free service by Opera is nowhere near the security provided by a real VPN solution,” Per Thorsheim, founder of PasswordsCon, commented. Other tools you use, including for example email clients like Outlook, won’t use this ‘VPN’,” Špaček told Help Net Security.

REVIEW OPERA TOUCH FULL

You still need a full VPN if privacy is what you care about (and you should care about your privacy). Michal Špaček, a web developer and security engineer based in Prague, researched the way Opera’s VPN works and discovered there’s more marketing than security behind Opera’s claims. HelpNetSecurity had this to say about Opera’s claims: In other words, Opera’s “free VPN” is not a VPN at all, but rather just a browser proxy. Unlike a true VPN, Opera’s “VPN” only works within the browser, rather than encrypting all traffic on your operating system. Opera VPN is a browser proxy that encrypts traffic between the Opera browser and a proxy server.

Your data will be used for targeted ads and promotions.

Vague privacy policy allows for international data transfers.

Opera is partnering with third parties for data collection (including Google and Facebook).

#Review opera touch

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travelexperienceblog · 6 years ago

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Over the last 3 years, I have visited 31 different countries, which makes writing this article a difficult task. Nevertheless after much deliberation, I have come up with the top 5 countries that I have visited!

5. At number 5 on the list is Vietnam. In the summer of 2017, I spent 17 days in Vietnam and started my travels in Hanoi. Before setting off to Asia, I pre-booked through Vietnam Backpackers Hostel trips to Halong Bay and Sapa. I also booked a weeks long adventure down the coast of Vietnam called the Buffalo Run.

Being able to spend a couple of days on your own private island at Castaway was such an unreal experience. Arriving on the island with a hundred different people, you get to do pretty much whatever you want. Drinking all day, booze cruise, kayaking, wake boarding, rock climbing and much more! Knowing you’re doing all of this in one of the world’s natural wonders definitely makes you savour every moment more.

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Having a nights recovery, we set off on a 6 hour sleeper coach to Sapa. Spending a night out a luxury hotel we rented bikes and rode around the Sapa mountains. Bar a scary moment when I fell off my bike, I think I enjoyed Sapa more than Ha Long Bay. Being able to see some incredible views with the mountain ranges silhouetting in the background was awesome. The highlight of Sapa without doubt was the 2 day trek through the mountains, which included a home stay.

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After returning back to Hanoi, we set off on our week-long adventure down to the south of Vietnam. Meeting people from all over the world unquestionably made the whole experience better. Probably the most enjoyable part of the Buffalo Run was driving the Hai Van Pass in ex-Vietnam War army jeeps. Being able to do this is something that I will never forget and would recommend anyone who visits Vietnam to do!

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4. Number 4 on my list is Thailand. My first experience to Thailand was after I visited Vietnam. Originally starting in the Thai Islands + Krabi, I can only describe these places as absolutely mad. If partying and drinking are your things then look no further than Koh Phi Phi. Although personally, Koh Tao is my favourite Island out of the four we visited, all the islands offer their own unique experience. Unfortunately, we messed up and missed the full moon party at Koh Phangan which definitely left a sour taste.

Why Koh Tao was my favourite island is because I loved diving so much. We originally just did a fun dive and then left Koh Tao, however, as Haydn and I enjoyed the fun dive so much we came back to the island after one day to get our open water licenses. I also liked how chill the island seemed – probably because everyone just wanted to dive or chill with a beer.

We then moved onto Krabi and continued partying before moving onto Bangkok and then the north of Thailand. The north of Thailand is epic and I really do want to explore this region more. So far, I have only visited Chiang Mai and Pai but both places are just incredible! I have since been back to Thailand another 5 times and spent around 8 months of my life there. I recently visited Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Thailand as well as Phuket and both places are just so different from each other but also sums up Thailand so well. I like that Thailand offers the traditional Thai style in some places, but then in other places, you’re having mad parties with everyone from around the world.

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3. This one may surprise a lot of people, but Guatemala is definitely in the top 3 places that I have visited. Spending only around a week here we had to rush many things, but I could have easily spent months travelling this country. This country is just epic and has SO much to offer!

Prior to travelling to Guatemala, we read and were told all the scare stories about muggings, shootings and killings. However, after enduring a difficult trip in India we did feel ready for what we expected to see. Nevertheless, these scare stories could not have been further from the truth! What I will say is that Guatemala does have a high crime rate so do be careful but go open-minded!

After landing in Guat City we took a uber to Antigua which is an old colonial town. What I loved about Antigua was just the chillness of the place. We visited the markets, chilled by our hostels pool and ate a lot of traditional Guatemalan food! One awesome thing you can do from Antigua is climb Acatenango (Volcano) where you get to camp overnight on an active volcano! This was definitely one of many highlights from Guatemala.

From Antigua we took a 12 hour overnight coach ride to Tikal, where we went and saw the ancient Mayan ruins. Tikal again has a very travellers feel to it and if that’s what you like then Tikal is perfect. What also made my experience of Tikal so good was that we met some people that we spent a couple of days with that we really got on with! It is also a good gateway to go and visit Semuc Champey (although 7 hours away) it’s worth the long uncomfortable minibus drive.

Semuc Champey is just one of the must see places of Guatemala in my opinion. It’s just an incredible place! Although there are only two hostels in Semuc Champey, we opted for the one that was in the middle of the jungle and we definitely made the right choice! Sleeping in the middle of the Guatemalan jungle was an interesting experience, as well as an enjoyable one. During our time in Semuc Champey, we visited the national park, jumped off a 20m Waterfall and went caving. Like Antigua, I really wish we had more time to just relax in Semuc Champey because it was just one of those places where you sat back and just thought about how awesome life is.

Unfortunately, as we only had a week by being on such a tight schedule, we couldn’t do everything that we would have wanted to do in Guatemala. Lake Atitlan is one such place that I really did want to visit, however it does give me a great excuse to plan another trip back!

2. Iceland is number 2 on my list. Iceland was probably my first out-and-out nature trip and its got me hooked to do more of this kind of travelling. Anyone who has been to Iceland can vouch for the spectacular geography on show. As we didn’t have much time in Iceland due to university and money, we really tried to cram everything in a small time frame. This meant sometimes going to sleep at 1/2am and waking up at 6/7am.

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One of the highlights of the Iceland trip was visiting Pingvellir National Park. Here we decided to go snorkelling through the North Atlantic Ridge (which is the separation between the North American plate and the Eurasian plate). You also have the chance to scuba dive here if you wish but unfortunately we could not do that as we didn’t have our license. Oh and also make sure your dry suit is zipped up properly (Unlike Max), or you’ll feel 2 c water rushing in!

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Gullfoss is another cool area that we visited. One of the best natural things that I have experienced is definitely seeing a Geyser erupt! Although having to wait every 10 minutes to see it explode in the freezing cold isn’t that nice, the eruption is worth the wait. Gullfoss also has a series of some pretty awesome waterfalls that you can check out after the Geysers.

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From here we went to a place that we hadn’t heard much about, Hraunfossar. We did take a bit of risk driving here because it was about 2-3 hours away from Reykjavik which is where we were basing ourselves. However, I am so glad that we took the risk because the waterfalls were just stunning and arguably still the best waterfalls that I have seen. What also made the whole region so good was the huge Volcano in the background, as well as the breathtaking scenery we saw on the drive.

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Iceland also gave me the chance to tick 2 items off my bucket list: The Blue Lagoon, and the Northern Lights. As you can imagine being able to do both of these things was just immense! The Blue Lagoon, although expensive, was just such a cool experience and is 100% better than what you see on Facebook. Probably THE highlight of the trip though was being able to see the Northern Lights. Not only did we get to see them but we were able to get some amazing pictures of them dancing around!

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We also had the opportunity to explore the southern coast of Iceland which is part of the Iceland ring road. Black Sand Beach and Fjaoragljufu are probably my favourites things that we saw on the south coast.

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Although I had an amazing time in Iceland, and managed to tick 2 items off my bucket list, I simply didn’t spend enough time here and also had a really disappointing day whilst whale watching, that for now, Iceland cannot be the best place that I have visited.

1. So the big finale.. What’s my number one place I have visited? Have you guessed yet? Well… It’s Norway! The plan was to travel from the south to the north and back down to Oslo again in just 8 days by car. A total of 5,500km! Although extremely ambitious the fact we got to do everything that we planned I think only made the trip even better. Even the immigration officer told us “Good luck!” Despite Oslo being underwhelming, the rest of the trip was just phenomenal and one that I would unquestionably do all over again.

For me the trip really started when we got to Stavanger, where we took a ferry over to Tou. Here, we completed the Pedersgata Hike which was a magical experience. We were walking through the middle of the forest in the mountains, when it started to snow! Although it’s hard to convey how cool this was, it’s absolutely one of the best hikes I’ve ever done. On our second day in Stavanger (also our last) we drove to Frafjord, which is a huge fjord which is unbelievably picturesque. This is one of the reasons which makes Norway just such a good place to see, because you constantly stop and get out of the car to take a photo as the scenery is just spectacular.

From here we visited a waterfall called Manafossen, which was a massive waterfall where you just stood and marvelled at the beauty around you. Manafossen is undoubtedly one of the best waterfalls that I have seen! We then visited a place called Gloppedalsura which has stunning rock formations surrounded by stunning mountains and lakes on either side. Honestly, Stavanger and the surrounding areas are just simply beautiful and if you can only spare a couple of days then Stavanger isn’t a bad option! Weirdly enough, we only came to Stavanger because Haydn had to get a later flight than us.. Luckily!

After picking up Haydn, we drove to Bergen where again, we only spent a day exploring the area. Although this doesn’t seem much time I do think that this is enough time in Bergen because in spite of Bergen being aesthetically pleasing, there wasn’t that much to do here. We did climb up a mountain called Ulriken and got to Montana point which did give some awesome views of the city. Personally, I do think this is the best thing you can do in Bergen as the “World’s famous fish market” didn’t really seem like a market.

The second part of our trip is where I think it got even better but also more challenging! We began by leaving Bergen and driving for 7-hours to Geirangerfjord. After a bit of faffing about, we took a ferry through the middle of the fjord which offered some breathtaking scenery. The fjord is simply a must see place if you’re travelling Norway. It’s one of the places where you constantly are stopping the car at every single view-point to take a picture.

The next part was where it got really tough. We had a 21-hour journey up to Lofoten Island which in hindsight was probably a little stupid. However, completely worth it! Despite the fact that we didn’t really get to see much of Lofoten Island and probably could have spent 3 or 4 days here, I’m still so glad that we at least got the chance to see it! As we didn’t have much time, and we still had to get to Tromso and then all the way back down to Oslo in the next 2 days, we decided to go and see one of its best fjords (Trollfjord). As we were now in the Arctic circle, there were only 4 or 5 hours of daylight here so the skyline was permanently amazing! The colours that bounced of the lakes, mountains and snow just made the place unbelievably stunning.

Unfortunately, we had to leave and plough on for another 6 hours to Tromso, which is weirdly one of my favourite cities. Although we only spent about 15 hours here, I just really liked the chill, beautiful look the city gave you. We originally hoped we would be lucky enough to see the northern lights again. However, we were not so lucky and that did put us down a little. Nevertheless, we decided that on our last proper day travelling we should do something awesome to top the trip off. We contemplated whale watching but after a disappointing time in doing this in Iceland, there were no guarantees that we would see one here. Therefore, we decided to pay £180, yes… £180.. To husky sledge!! (Probably one of the best activities I have ever done even for the price). As someone who owns a dog, being able to spend 3 hours with the dogs and also be able to go sledging with the sun setting was just a unique experience. This absolutely ended the trip on a huge high and is why Norway is my favourite place that I have visited. Although some of you maybe gawking at the price, honestly, it’s just such an incredible activity, and you’re getting to do it with amazing scenery in the Arctic circle. For me you couldn’t really ask for anything more!

The final thing for me which really made this trip my best, is probably the fact that we had complete freedom to go to any place and to leave any place any time that we wanted. Although we had our outbound flight booked already due to university commitments, we only had a rough itinerary of places that we researched were good to see. This kind of freedom allowed us to really get to see the very best of Norway in the little time that we had, and I’m so glad that we went!

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thecabbagepatch · 4 years ago

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My city has had a recent spike of cases thanks to a few fucking Plague Rats from Oslo wanting to come up north before the lake freezes and spend time in their rich people cabins and have a cozy getaway. They brought Miss Rona along for the ride and spread it like Christmas cheer!

Before that we were just 🤷‍♀️ sorta getting on with life. We never stopped sanitising stations at stores (there is talk they will stay forever because it is sanitary in general) and we never stopped the social distancing even when we had zero.

People (Americans) on facebook have called me and my friends liars because we talk about low case numbers and the Christmas markets starting here.

Like.. Americans get so salty when they hear any other country is handling the pandemic better than they are. Its such a bizarre concept to them that their country is NOT the best at everything and other places aren't as Sciencephobic and selfish.

#i am immunocompromised and i did not leave my house for a solid 6 weeks at the height of Covid here #I left outside stuff to housemate and hubby #all i did was knitt and bake for days on end #on the plus side i perfected my butter making skills...and had them give some to our neighbours #and used the buttermilk to make sourdough bread #i went full cottagecore wholesome #but mental health took a massive nose dive

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Den nye kjøpsatferden er i fokus når NXT arrangeres for 5. gang i Oslo 7. oktober

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Den nye kjøpsatferden er i fokus når NXT arrangeres for 5. gang i Oslo 7. oktober

NXT Oslo – The Future of Commerce – Consumer behaviour, den 7. oktober. Dato: 03-07-2020 11:44 CEST Opprinnelig tittel på pressemeldingen: Den nye kjøpsatferden er i fokus når NXT arrangeres for 5. gang i Oslo 7. oktober Kategori: , Vitenskap, teknikk Entreprenørskap Data, telekom, IT Media, kommunikasjon Detaljhandel Den 7. oktober arrangeres NXT – “The Future of Commerce” i Oslo for femte år på rad. Temaer som vil bli tatt opp under dagen er hvordan kjøpsatferden endres av nye trender som live shopping samt det stadig tydeligere fokuset på e-handel blant de store sosiale medie-plattformene. Konferansen kommer til å være digital med en avsluttende bransjemiddag.

Den 7. oktober arrangeres NXT – “The Future of Commerce” i Oslo for femte år på rad. Temaer som vil bli tatt opp under dagen er hvordan kjøpsatferden endres av nye trender som live shopping samt det stadig tydeligere fokuset på e-handel blant de store sosiale medie-plattformene. Konferansen kommer til å være digital med en avsluttende bransjemiddag.

Forbrukeratferden forandres raskt og det er ikke lenger noen som tviler på at netthandelen er i sterk vekst. Det som blir stadig mer relevant å forholde seg til for de som selger på nettet er forbrukernes endrede kjøpsatferd. På NXT – The Future of Commerce vil nye trender som live shopping og den økte bruken av TikTok være i fokus. Det vil også diskuteres hvilke muligheter dette bringer for netthandelsaktører. Samtidig vil Facebook Shops, nye muligheter på Google og ikke minst Amazon ha en fremtredende rolle.

NXT – The Future of Commerce kommer til å være en digital konferanse, arrangert på en dynamisk og digital eventplattform med hovedprogram, breakout sessions, paneldebatter, nettverking, interaktivitet med mer.

Vi har lagt mye ressurser i å få ut så mye som mulig gjennom det digitale formatet, sier Sahra Thurdin, Head of Event på Ehandel. Samtidig vet vi hvor mye netthandlerne og hele bransjen lengter etter og møtes igjen. Derfor arrangerer vi også en bransjemiddag, etterfulgt av fest. Vi forholder oss selvsagt til helsemyndighetenes anbefalinger og håper at antallet personer kan utvides innen eventet går av stabelen.

I dag slipper vi billettene til NXT – "The Future Commerce", hvor de første 500 billettene er gratis! Ordinært koster billetten 495 kroner for medlemmer av Ehandel Network og 3995 for ikke-medlemmer.

Vi slipper 500 gratisbilletter som betyr at de første 500 netthandlerne som booker billett til NXT Nordic deltar kostnadsfritt. Det digitale formatet gjør det mulig for oss å gi en verdifull fordel til våre medlemmer, og vi håper på 1-2000 deltagere. I Oslo har vi hatt ca. 1000 deltagere før og ettersom konferansen nå blir billigere for alle som er medlemmer i Ehandel Network og er digital, føles målet realistisk, sier Frida Clementz, Head of Marketing i Ehandel.

Den digitale konferanseplattformen vil skape mange muligheter for leverandører, som vil være synlige og ta en plass i programmet. Leverandørenes kunder vil bli invitert til digitale lunsjmøter, partnersamlinger og eksklusive møter.

Vi har designet konferansen for å gi våre partnere en verdi, sier Viktoria Eklund, Head of Sales på Ehandel. Det fysiske utstillingsområdet har blitt digitalt og jeg kan love at våre partnere kommer til å få kvalitetstid med sine netthandelskunder. Det å planlegge vil være nøkkelen fremover og det er morsomt å se hvor kreative mange av våre partnere er. Det digitale formatet gir jo også en helt annen mulighet til statistikk og oppfølging.

Kvelden kommer også til å by på prisutdeling og underholdning. På grunn av dagens omstendigheter kommer det kun til å være et begrenset antall middagsbilletter tilgjengelig.

Den 24. september vil NXT bli arrangert i Sverige.

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My Top 27 Norway Itineraries - Two Days to Two Weeks in Norway

I’ve made so many trips around Norway in the past six years I’ve been living here, so I thought it could be helpful for me to gather all of my itineraries in one place. I also find that I often get questions from people trying to organize their Norway trips that I’ve already answered in past itineraries, so I wanted to make it easier to find all the information in one place.

Okay, so here’s a collection of all my top Norway itineraries, organized in order of length.

I’ve started with weekend trips, where I’m just giving suggestions for single places to visit, but if you scroll farther down I’ve linked my longer one and two week + itineraries later in the post.

And of course if you have lots of time you can mix and match these destinations and itineraries to fit your schedule! Just keep in mind that Norway is really big. Like I think people way underestimate its size because we’re only five million people here.

I can’t tell you how many people have come to me saying they have five days in Norway and will start in Oslo, then get the train over to Bergen and then drive up to Tromsø to see the Northern Lights. Um, Bergen is an overnight train journey from Oslo, and driving from Bergen to Tromsø will take you 28 hours without stops.

And no, sadly Norway’s train line does not go all the way up to Tromsø – it ends in Bodø.

If you want more in depth advice, I’ve also gathered all my best tips for planning an incredible trip through southern Norway (from the far south up to Trondheim) in a 93-page ebook that covers my top recommendations for places to visit (both on and off the beaten path), the best times of year to visit, how long to visit for, the best accommodation choices, transportation, what to eat, what to pack, and a sample itinerary that covers my personal favorite route through the south. You can purchase The Southern Norway Travel Guide here.

And if you’re coming to Norway for the northern lights, I’ve written an in depth ebook covering all aspects of planning your northern lights trip, including the best places in Norway (and the Nordics) to see the northern lights, the best time to see the northern lights, my top northern lights accommodation choices, tour options, how to chase the northern lights (including which apps I use), how to photograph and film the northern lights, what to pack for your trip, and other exciting Arctic activities to try on your trip up North.

If you want to ensure you have the best northern lights trip possible, you can purchase the ebook here.

Norway Weekend Itineraries

If you’re coming to Norway for just a weekend I’d really recommend sticking to one place. Norway is a big country, public transport doesn’t run that often and can have delays, and moving around to a bunch of places in a short time frame can get expensive.

That said, you could also consider renting a car and exploring a bit of the area if you can, as the best part of Norway is getting out of the cities and towns and seeing some of the beautiful nature here. Norway is also an easy country to drive in, as there is so little traffic here.

Though if you get motion sickness definitely bring some tablets or Sea Bands, as the winding roads here can do a number on your stomach! I’ve written a more detailed guide to things to know when planning a road trip in Norway here.

Oslo

Sometimes I feel guilty when I’m in Oslo because it’s such a fun city, but I am always telling visitors to Norway to skip it, or at least cut their time there short.

Why?

Oslo is fun for locals and the only city in Norway that actually feels like a big city, but there are a lot of other cities in Europe that do what Oslo does best even better. In other words, Oslo is a great city for Norway, but I wouldn’t necessarily consider it one of Europe’s great cities.

And that’s totally fine, because Norway isn’t really about cities.

Okay, maybe I’m being harsh, and maybe it’s because I’ve received too many messages from people telling me how disappointed by Oslo’s “fjord.” Yes Oslo is technically on a fjord, but if you’re looking for those famous mountainous fjords you’re going to need to head west or north.

But if you do have your heart set on Oslo, it does have some great shopping, amazing restaurants, sort of okay nightlife (lol), and lots of museums. You won’t be bored. I’ve written about things to do in Oslo here, the Oslo Christmas markets here, and a guide to finding the best Oslo accommodation for your budget here.

Rjukan

If you’ve found a cheap flight to Oslo for a weekend trip but now I’ve scared you off spending all your time there, consider spending a night or two in Rjukan! You can book a bus to Rjukan here, but I’d really recommend renting a car if you can, as the drive to Rjukan via Gaustatoppen is truly spectacular.

Rjukan is a quirky mountain town with an important World War II history. It’s also listed as a UNESCO Industrial Heritage Site and it’s really cool to see the old factories and worker accommodation.

But I also love that it’s at the foot of both Gaustatoppen, one of Norway’s most beautiful mountains, and Hardangervidda, Northern Europe’s largest high mountain plateau (which is also home to Norway’s largest herd of wild reindeer).

I used to live half an hour from Rjukan so I visited the town many times (and even briefly considered moving there), and I’ve written a guide to things to do and where to stay in Rjukan here.

This would be an especially great place to visit with kids, with lots of fun sites like the Krossobanen cable car, the Gaustabanen funicular, and the Vemork WWII museum.

Bergen

Bergen is probably the most popular destination for a weekend trip to Norway – and for good reason. The city is gorgeous (sorry Oslo, but Bergen is way prettier), and there are loads of international flights here.

This is also an easy base from which to take a day trip out to the fjords, and as it’s a big tourist hub there are lots of activities and tours organized out of Bergen. I’ve written about how to have an amazing weekend in Bergen here and the best Bergen accommodation here.

This is also where you can take the famous Norway in a Nutshell tour, which goes up the Flåm Railway and through the gorgeous Aurlandsfjord. But! Before you book the tour, read this to find out how you can save tons of money on Norway in a Nutshell.

If you want any easy weekend destination in Norway, Bergen is perfect. You’ll get a very Norwegian experience and everything is set up perfect for tourists, from all the lovely hotels here to the unique activities and adventure tours offered here.

Hardangerfjord

If you fly into Bergen, you could also rent a car and drive down to Hardangerfjord to spend a night or two.

Hardangerfjord is beautiful and so peaceful, especially in the spring when the orchards are in bloom. I’ve written more about driving through Hardangerfjord here.

And if you do spend the night here, I can recommend staying at Utne Hotel, which dates back to 1722 and is perfect for anyone who enjoys unique, historical accommodation. Check current rates and availability here

Or if you want something a bit cheaper but equally lovely, stay at Ullensvang Gjesteheim, which is in the prettiest part of Hardangerfjord. Check current rates and availability here

There are a few Airbnb options around Odda, like this ground floor apartment with stunning views, this apartment near Trolltunga, or this lovely little cabin right on the fjord.

A lot of people head here to hike Trolltunga, or the famous Troll’s Tongue that you’ve probably seen all over Instagram and Facebook. Just be aware that it’s an advanced level hike and extremely popular – these days you’ll usually find a long line of people waiting to take photos on the rock. You can read more about hiking Trolltunga here.

Ålesund

Whenever someone asks me where they should go in Norway if they only have a few days, I tell them to go to Ålesund or Lofoten.

Ålesund really gives the best introduction to Norway, because you get to experience a Norwegian city and then you can drive up to Trollstigen for those amazing mountain views, and then over to Geirangerfjord to see Norway’s most beautiful fjord!

Ålesund is such a beautiful city, and the surrounding nature is seriously stunning. Like, I definitely think this is one of the prettiest corners of Norway, and I’m always shocked that most tourists choose to visit Oslo and Bergen instead. I’ll never understand.

But that’s also good news for you if you like to get off the beaten path a bit!

Ideally I would recommend spending a night or two in Ålesund and then renting a car and spending a night or two in a quieter area on the fjords. I’ve written a guide to things to do and where to stay in Ålesund here, and where to stay around Geirangerfjord here.

Trondheim

Another great weekend destination in Norway is Trondheim – my old home!

Trondheim has a rich history and in fact at over 1,000 years old Trondheim is the oldest of Norway’s major cities. It was the religious center of Northern Europe during the Middle ages and has a beautiful old town and Norway’s most impressive cathedral, Nidaros Cathedral.

It’s a really walkable city and the airport is just a short bus or train journey away, so it’s definitely one of the easiest places to spend a weekend in Norway.

Trondheim is a big foodie city with several award-winning restaurants, so if you like to go out to eat, Trondheim is perfect.

It’s also a university city so there’s a great young vibe here and lively night life. And then of course the old town area Bakklandet is one of the prettiest corners of Norway.

I’ve written a guide for things to do in Trondheim here, and where to stay in Trondheim here.

Trondheim – Oppdal

I’d say the only thing missing with a weekend trip to Trondheim is that you don’t really get to experience Norway’s beautiful landscapes. I mean, the city is on the coast and there is a lovely park area to go hiking in above the city, but it’s not the sort of dramatic landscape that Norway is so famous for.

But if you wanted you could spend a night or two in Trondheim (I’d say one full day in Trondheim is plenty to see the main sights) and then rent a car and drive down to Oppdal. I spent a weekend here while living in Trondheim and it’s one of my favorite memories from my time there.

The drive is beautiful and the scenery there is amazing as you climb up into the mountains. This is the perfect place to experience Norwegian cabin life, just relaxing inside at night and hiking or skiing during the day, and there are lots of cabins available on Airbnb, like this big cabin and this traditional Norwegian cabin.

This is the ultimate Norwegian experience, because this is how Norwegians spend their free time in Norway – in their cabins!

Trondheim – Røros

Another great combination with Trondheim would be to take the train down to Røros. This old copper mining town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and truly like nowhere else in Norway. It’s especially beautiful in the winter, as it gets lots of snow and is even known as Norway’s “Christmas town,” but I visited in late spring and loved it then too.

I’ve written more about visiting Røros here, including where to stay and eat.

Lofoten

Like I already said, when someone says they only have time to visit one place in Norway, Lofoten is one of my top choices.

I mean, Lofoten sort of has it all. Okay, it doesn’t have any big cities, but Svolvær is quite a large town with a lot going on, and then you’ll find mountains, beaches, fjords – you’ll even find people surfing here!

It also has a historical significance as a center for fishing, which is why the islands are covered in those iconic red fisherman cabins. You’ll get a great sense of Norway’s fishing history here, as well as the Viking history here.

But mostly, the Lofoten Islands are just really, really beautiful. In fact probably most Norwegians would say Lofoten is the most beautiful place in Norway, and I wouldn’t argue.

Lofoten has also grown in popularity in the past few years, and they’ve done a good job of keeping up with the increase in tourism by establishing more unique accommodation options and tour activities. There’s seriously so much to do here, and so many cool places to stay.

You could either fly into Bodø, rent a car there and take the ferry over to Lofoten, or fly into Svolvær and rent a car from there. It is possible to explore Lofoten by public transport, but you will be limited by bus schedules and will end up missing out on a few of the more off the beaten path areas.

I’ve written a guide to planning a Lofoten road trip here, a sea eagle RIB safari and Northern Lights chasing here, and horseback riding here. And here are 11 things to know before visiting the Lofoten Islands.

Helgeland Coast

I love the Helgeland coast and while you would need more than a weekend to properly explore it, you could very easily visit just one of the islands.

The Helgeland coast has the same dramatic landscape and fisherman cabins of Lofoten, without all the tourists. This is seriously such a hidden gem in Norway. I’ve also heard people say that the friendliest people in all of Norway are on the Helgeland coast. You will be warmly welcomed here!

You can fly or take the train to Bodø, and then from Bodø get the express ferry to Støtt. I’ve written more about Støtt, how to get there, and where to stay here.

Or you could get the express ferry to Lovund, another beautiful island on the coast. I’ve written more about Lovund, Norway here. Or if you have some extra time visit both Støtt and Lovund!

This would be a really unique weekend trip to Norway, as not many foreign tourists plan trips here. So if you like to get off the beaten path and discover the local culture, and if you love beautiful landscapes, definitely consider spending a weekend on one (or a couple) of these islands.

Tromsø, Senja & Dyrøy

After Bergen Tromsø might just be the second most popular weekend destination for tourists coming to Norway – at least in the winter during the Northern Lights season!

I’ve written more about things to do in Tromsø and where to stay here. To be honest I didn’t super click with Tromsø when I visited last summer and this past December, and I’ve heard so many locals complain that now it’s getting way too full of tourists. Then again I know a lot of people who absolutely adore Tromsø, so you might love it.

Update: it’s funny that I wrote that, because I’ve actually just moved to Tromsø!

But what I really loved was flying into Tromsø and then driving down to Senja and Dyrøy. The drive is beautiful and both islands are so magical.

You’ll probably only have time to go to one unless you take a long weekend (we had four nights so we flew into Tromsø and then spent two nights on Senja and two on Dyrøy). Senja has more dramatic scenery and famous hikes, while Dyrøy is the loveliest quiet escape into nature.

I’d say Senja will give you those big bucket list experiences with its Instagram famous hikes, whereas Dyrøy would give you a really authentic, off the beaten path local experience in Norway. I’ve written about visiting Senja here and visiting Dyrøy here.

There are lots of other nice places to spend a weekend in Norway as well, but these are the main ones I’d recommend, especially if you’re new to the country and want to see a highlight. I do include other spots in my longer itineraries for when you have more time to spend in Norway.

So I’m sorry if I missed out on your favorite spot – don’t be mad at me!

Five Days to One Week in Norway Itineraries

Bodø – Helgeland – Lofoten – Vesterålen

If you only have a week in Norway, I really recommend sticking to the north and skipping Oslo and Bergen altogether.

Okay, you might think I’m biased because I live in the north, but actually I chose to move to the north largely because it’s the most beautiful part of Norway and is the region I’m most excited to write about and photograph. I love the open spaces here, there are fewer people (and tourists), and the landscape is much more dramatic than in the south.

If you want to cover a lot of ground, this Bodø – Helgeland – Lofoten – Vesterålen itinerary will show you the best of Northern Norway. It’s a busy schedule, but if you want to see as much as you possible can in one week, this is for you! I did this in the winter, but it would be equally amazing in other seasons as well.

You’ll spend a couple of nights on a quiet island on the Helgeland coast, a day or two experiencing city life in Norway, you’ll get to explore the famous Lofoten islands with their mountains and fjords, and then go up to quieter Vesterålen to see reindeer and whales. So you’ll really get to see all of the highlights of Norway within one week.

Tromsø – Senja – Dyrøy

If you want to head even farther north, I also loved my Tromsø – Senja – Dyrøy trip.

My friends and I flew into Tromsø and then drove straight to Senja, where we spent two nights, and then we headed to the island of Dyrøy for another two nights. We left Dyrøy early so that we’d have the morning in Tromsø before our flight, but if you have a full week you could spend a night or two in Tromsø as well.

I wouldn’t spend more than two days in Tromsø, as there’s not a great deal to do there. The city center is small and there are a few nice restaurants and cafés but that’s sort of it. It’s also a big tourist destination for Northern Lights tours, so downtown is full of tour offices, so if you want to get away from tourist crowds I’d recommend getting out of the city. But the surrounding nature is breathtaking!

Again, I did this trip in the winter, but Senja is a great hiking destination in the summer, plus in the summer you could stop by Sommarøy to see the amazing beaches there.

Lofoten

If you want a less hectic itinerary without so much driving, just spend a week on Lofoten!

The first time I visited Lofoten I stayed one week, and even after returning several times over the past few years I still feel like I have so much left to see on Lofoten. So you definitely won’t get bored.

This way you’ll be able to really explore the island, go on hikes, and get into the nature. I’d actually love to spend a full month on Lofoten one day, as there really is so much to explore there.

Narvik – Kiruna – Vesterålen – Lofoten

If you’re looking for those big Arctic bucket list experiences, this Narvik – Kiruna – Vesterålen – Lofoten itinerary is for you. You’ll get to see reindeer, huskies, and whales, and in the summer the midnight sun and in the winter the Northern Lights, and you’ll even get to sleep in an Arctic Dome – one of the best experiences I’ve had in Norway.

When my friend who hates the cold came to visit me in Norway in January, this was the itinerary I made to win her over – and it did!

Bodø – Helgeland Coast

The Helgeland coast is so dreamy, and still relatively undiscovered, especially amongst foreign tourists. Plus the people here are so, so friendly. It’s a totally different experience than visiting the super crowded and touristy areas of southern Norway (where the locals don’t always love all the tourists).

I still have so much of the Helgeland coast left to explore, so I’ll definitely be updating this with a couple of itineraries once I make some more trips here this spring and summer.

But for now I would suggest flying or taking a train to Bodø and spending a day there, and then getting the express boat to Støtt and a few of the other small islands along the coast. If you stick to the small islands you won’t need to rent a car, as you can get around them by foot or by renting a bicycle.

Plus the small islands are so special. You’ll get an immediate sense of Norway’s culture and history here, and the locals really are so friendly.

You can get the Travel Pass Nordland for 990 NOK, which gives you access to all of the buses and express boats (not the ferries) in Nordland for one week, so you can island hop as much as you want.

Alternatively you could get the train or fly to Mosjøen and then rent a car there and explore the coast by car.

I’m going to try to do this trip both with and without a car and report back this summer!

Mosjøen – Helgeland Coast

Like I said, I still have a lot more of the Helgeland Coast to explore, but I did recently take a trip from my home in Mosjøen out to the islands of Dønna and Herøy, which many locals had told me were two of the prettiest islands along the coast here. And they weren’t wrong!

I drove from Mosjøen to Sandnessjøen and then caught a ferry to Dønna from there, but you could also fly directly to Sandnessjøen and then you wouldn’t even necessarily need to rent a car, because the islands are so small. Or it would be really fun to rent a bicycle in Sandnessjøen to explore the islands by bike!

Tromsø – Lyngen – Alta – Kokelv – North Cape

This Tromsø – Lyngen – Alta – Kokelv – North Cape itinerary is one of my favorite northern lights itineraries, as it includes some of Norway’s best northern lights hotels.

Kiruna – Hammerfest – Hamningberg – Kirkenes – Rovaniemi

This is one of the most recent one week trips I’ve taken, and it was one of my all time favorites! And as a bonus, this will also take you through Sweden and Finland, so you get three countries in one trip.

This Kiruna – Hammerfest – Hamningberg – Kirkenes – Rovaniemi itinerary will take you to the very top of Europe, the border of Russia, and through some of the most beautiful spots in the Arctic. I did this trip in the summer under the midnight sun, but you would have an equally amazing trip in the winter under the Northern Lights.

Okay so while I personally prefer northern Norway, I know a lot of people want to see the iconic destinations of the south like Oslo, Bergen, and the most famous Pulpit Rock and Trolltunga hikes.

And the most famous of Norway’s fjords are in southern Norway, so it’s not like the north has all the looks.

So don’t worry, I’ve made some itineraries for southern Norway too!

Oslo – Rjukan – Odda – Hardangerfjord – Bergen

If you want to do the traditional Oslo – Bergen – fjord loop but add in some special stops along the way, this Oslo – Rjukan – Odda – Hardangerfjord – Bergen itinerary is probably my favorite one week itinerary for southern Norway. This is the first itinerary listed in the blog post.

You’ll start in Oslo, then spend a night in the lovely town of Rjukan, drive along Hardangerfjord, and get to see Bergen. This is a busy itinerary with quite a bit of driving, but I think you will love it!

Oslo – Kristiansand – Stavanger – Bergen – Hardangervidda

If you want to do the famous hikes like Pulpit Rock and Kjeragbolten (the rock stuck between two cliffs), then this Oslo – Kristiansand – Bergen – Hardangervidda itinerary is for you! This is the second itinerary listed in the blog post.

You’ll take a train from Oslo to Kristiansand, which is known as Norway’s “riviera,” and then you’ll head through some amazing mountain and coastal scenery through Stavanger towards Bergen. Then from Bergen you’ll drive over Hardangervidda, Northern Europe’s largest high mountain plateau, and through Telemark back down towards Kristiansand. You’ll see a huge variety of landscapes, as well as both villages and cities, so it makes for a great introduction to Norway.

Oslo – Røros – Trondheim – Kristiansund – Alesund by public transport

Most of the itineraries I’ve mentioned require you to rent a car, partly because I always love a good road trip, and partly because a lot of areas of Norway don’t have frequent public transport. But this Oslo – Røros – Trondheim – Kristiansund – Alesund itinerary uses only public transport, with a combination of trains, ferries, and buses. This is the third itinerary listed in the blog post.

So usually when people want to see Norway by public transport they do the famous Oslo – Bergen Norway in a Nutshell route. But there’s a reason I’m not recommending that itinerary here.

I mean, if you really want to do it you can read more about how to plan Norway in a Nutshell here, but to be honest I really don’t think that route shows off the best of Norway, or the most beautiful sites. It’s a good route if you want something really easy, because you’ll basically be following the same route as everyone else on the buses, trains, and ferries, so you can just follow the crowd.

But if you’re a little more independent and want to get off the beaten path a bit and see even more impressive views, do this itinerary instead. It’s so much better, I promise!

You’ll get to see Røros, a really beautiful historic town, Trondheim and Ålesund, which are my top two favorite cities in Norway, and you’ll see some of the most stunning landscapes in southern Norway.

Ten Days to Two Weeks in Norway Itineraries

All of the one week itineraries I mentioned above could easily be stretched out longer. In fact the Odda – Hardangerfjord – Bergen itinerary mentions an optional extension by adding Ålesund and the Atlantic Ocean Road.

But otherwise I recommend one of the itineraries below!

Røros – Trondheim – Kristiansund – Atlantic Ocean Road – Molde – Romsdalsfjord – Hotel Union Øye – Hjørundfjord – Hoddevik – Stryn – Hitra – Golden Detour

This is one of my all time favorite Norway itineraries, but you’ll need at least two weeks for this – it will be even better with three weeks. This fjord and culture itinerary takes you through Norway’s most beautiful fjords as well as some Norwegian cultural heritage sites.

Oslo – Bodø – Helgeland – Narvik – Tromsø – Lyngen – Alta – Lofoten

My favorite two week trip I’ve done in northern Norway was this Oslo – Bodø – Helgeland – Narvik – Tromsø – Lyngen – Alta – Lofoten itinerary. You’ll get to see a huge portion of the country on the train ride up from Oslo to Bodø, and all of the stops on the way are some of my favorite places in Norway.

And if you have any longer, I would definitely consider adding a detour to Senja and even Dyrøy to your itinerary when you’re driving from Narvik up to Tromsø. You could also stop for a day in Oslo and Trondheim on your way up north.

And then if you have even more time, drive all the way up to the North Cape from Alta. It’s an extra 3 and a half hours of driving, but since you’ve made it this far north in Norway you might as well go as north as you can get!

Narvik – Kiruna – Vesterålen – Lofoten – Bodø – Mosjøen – Trondheim

If you want to check off a bunch of arctic bucket list experiences like husky sledding, staying with reindeer, overnighting in an Arctic dome, and whale watching, take a look at this Narvik – Kiruna – Vesterålen – Lofoten – Bodø – Mosjøen – Trondheim itinerary.

Plus you’ll get to go to Sweden as well!

This is the full trip that my friend Danielle and I did when she visited me in Norway, so if you’re wondering what I personally recommend to my friends coming to Norway for the first time, this is it!

I wanted to include Narvik for a stay in an Arctic Dome, which is Norway’s answer to the glass igloo, and then Kiruna has both the husky and reindeer Airbnbs which I love so much.

And then Vesterålen is amazing for whales, reindeer, and nature views, and Lofoten is one of the most beautiful places in Norway. The train ride from Bodø to Mosjøen is the most beautiful train ride in all of Norway, and you’ll end up in Trondheim to see big city life in Norway.

In Trondheim we went to a bunch of fancy restaurants and quirky cafés, and then Danielle flew straight out of Trondheim Airport instead of having to go back down to Oslo.

Trondheim – Mosjøen – Vega – Lovund – Lofoten

When my two travel blogger friends Sam and Sher came to visit I knew I had to put together an epic itinerary for us, and I think I succeeded with this Trondheim – Mosjøen – Vega – Lovund – Lofoten itinerary.

This trip covers the best of Norway, in my opinion, with one of Norway’s most beautiful big cities, Trondheim, gorgeous islands along the Helgeland coast, and then the iconic Lofoten islands.

That’s all my Norway itineraries for now, but I’ll be sure to update this as I write about more of my Norway trips.

Norway

Getting to Norway

Lots of airlines fly into Oslo, so you shouldn’t have a problem finding good flights.

And if you’re on a budget you’re in luck – Norwegian is a budget airline with some of the cheapest connections between the US and Europe.

I fly Norwegian all the time, but just remember that it is a budget airline so you’ll have to pay extra for checked luggage, meals on board, and even water during your flight. I always bring several sandwiches and lots of snacks and a big water bottle that I refill at the airport (after security of course!) to tide me over.

But the planes are really nice with big windows, lots of overhead space, and they’ve designed the lighting to help combat jet lag (not really sure how or if it really works, but I like to think that it does!). There’s also an option to fly their premium class, which I believe comes with meals and maybe checked luggage – I’ve never flown premium on Norwegian though so I can’t say if it’s worth it or not. I do know that it’s not as fancy as business class on other airlines.

Oh and be sure not to exceed the carry on luggage limit if you don’t pay for checked luggage with Norwegian, because they are super strict. My friend recently flew Norwegian to visit me in Norway and she had to pay $200 to check her bag at the airport, which was about how much her flight had cost! I mean, at least her flight had been super cheap to start with, but it was still a bit of a blow.

I do love Norwegian, but sometimes you can find even better deals with other airlines, and if you do it’s definitely nicer to fly a non-budget airline. Luggage fees add up and it’s so much nicer to fly an airline with meals and drinks included. I often fly KLM and Finnair as well.

I’ve also flown Icelandair directly out of Trondheim, though they’re also a budget airline and super strict with luggage – a flight attendant once really yelled at me for having two bags with me, even though my second bag fit under the seat in front of me and my larger bag was a backpack that was smaller than most of the suitcases other people had brought on as carry ons. I definitely hadn’t broken any rules but she was so mean about it anyway, and clearly I’m still feeling very bitter about the whole experience, haha.

So yeah, try to find a flight with a non-budget airline if you don’t want the added stress.

My go-to for finding flights are Skyscanner and Kiwi.com. Kiwi.com especially is a sneaky travel hack tool that can find great connections that other search engines don’t include – I’ve written more about Kiwi.com and how to use it here.

You’ll probably be flying into and out of Oslo Gardermoen Airport which seriously is one of the nicest airports in the world. And guys, I travel for a living so I spend a lot of time in airports.

Pro tip #1: if you want to look like a local, head straight to the Tax Free shop once you land. It’s always funny getting off flights in Oslo because every Norwegian will go straight to Tax Free to buy alcohol, and it’s only the tourists that skip it, haha. But seriously, if you do want to drink in Norway and are on a budget, you’ll save a lot of money by picking up something here.

Pro tip #2: Don’t get the Flytoget, or Airport Express Train, into Oslo from the Airport. It’s only three minutes faster than the regional train and costs twice as much!

Again, it’s only ever tourists who get the express (“express”) train while all Norwegians get the Vy train. You’ll see the Vy (formerly NSB) ticket machines on your right once you exit customs and you can buy your tickets there. You can also check the train schedule at vy.no.

What to Pack for Norway

The most important thing about packing for Norway is to bring lots of layers. The weather here is really unpredictable so it’s important to be ready for lots of different temperatures throughout the day.

Oh and you’ll definitely want waterproof shoes here, whether that’s hiking boots in the summer or winter boots in the winter.

I’ve written a complete guide for what to pack for winter in Norway here, and a guide to what to pack for summer in Norway here.

It’s also a good idea to buy travel insurance for your trip to Norway, as storms can often cause delays and if you’ll be hiking or doing outdoor activities you want to be covered in case of an accident. Plus Norway isn’t exactly a cheap destination, so you don’t want to end up losing money due to weather delays or unforeseen events.

I always get travel insurance wherever I travel, as several incidents in the past have taught me that it’s always worth it.

I personally use World Nomads because that’s what I used as a backpacker and I’ve had to file claims twice with them now and they paid me promptly, no additional questions asked. They also helped get me to a hospital in Beijing when I was too overwhelmed/dying to find one on my own, so I am forever grateful to those guys.

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Sanity raises $39M for its “use-anywhere” approach to content repositories

Content is king, as the saying goes. But in actual fact, a lot of what companies do today with content, and thus the power of that content, is relatively limited by the tools that exist to present it. That is slowly changing, and now a startup called Sanity, which has built a system to make it easier to repurpose and use content assets across a number of places, and to more easily use data as content, is announcing $39 million in funding on the back of strong demand for its tech.

This round, a Series B, is led by ICONIQ Growth (the growth round investment arm of the storied ICONIQ, backed by a number of high profile family offices including that of Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg). Lead Edge Capital, Threshold Ventures, Heavybit, and Alliance Venture are also in this round, some of which also participated in Sanity’s previous $9.3 million fundraise in October 2020. Others in that round included Ev Williams, founder of a few other content innovations: Blogger, Twitter and Medium.

This latest investment brings the total raised by Sanity to $51.8 million. It is not disclosing its valuation, but Magnus Hillestad, Sanity’s CEO and co-founder who is based in San Francisco (half the company is there, and half in Oslo, Norway), said the company was “very happy” with the number. In any case, it comes on the back of some very strong growth. Sanity is now being used by almost 100,000 developers, marketers, content creators and product professionals, the company said, with “active users” numbering at 30,000 (double the number of active users the company had in October, Hillestad noted).

Customers include the likes of National Geographic, Puma, InVision, Datastax and Brex — who are using it to manage their content repositories and letting them flexibly use information across a range of endpoints.

“Headless” has become a big theme in the world of technology, covering services as varied as content (by way of content management systems), commerce, banking and financial services.

Organizations that want to buy systems to, say, build websites without putting a lot of separate investment into design can use platforms that both help them manage the content of the sites, as well as the look of them.

But some might want a more customized experience, and they will opt for headless offerings, where there are systems still built to help automate and manage data at the backend, but giving the users the ability to design front ends that are tailored to their specific needs.

In Hillestad’s view, the rise of headless services has been an important development, but what Sanity has conceived of is the next step in extensibility: a platform that lets you use content on the fly in a number of ways without people having to work on that in separate systems.

“We are taking a programmatic approach to content,” he said. “What businesses need now are not just marketing, or product, or e-commerce experiences.”

These are all converging, he believes, “So you need to be able to build experiences to catch people wherever they are. Data is content, but content is also data. If you think about what we are doing, what we are giving companies is a content lake,” he continued. “Like data lakes, a content lake is structured, yet schema-less.”

This in turn gives companies the ability to use it across a number of use cases. This is notable because typically content is stored in silos created for specific purposes, part of the limitation of how CMS systems, even typical headless CMS systems, are conceived and built. That makes repurposing slow, buggy, and something a business might be more stretched to do.

For now, however, there are also limitations in Sanity: the company has yet to come up with interesting ways to enable translations between, say, audio and printed content. But that would appear to be a logical step for the company to take as it grows, given how many consumers already switch between different kinds of media formats at the blink of an eye these days. That could open the door to a lot of different ideas of “media,” too — something others like WaitWhat are also thinking about a lot these days.

“In an era of digital globalization, companies must rapidly deliver complex, multi-channel, and engaging digital experiences to reach customers wherever they are. This is forcing them to rethink the CMS. At the same time, developers are increasingly leading the adoption of new technologies and holding the keys to adapt effectively to this shift,” said Doug Pepper, general partner at ICONIQ Growth, who is joining the board with this round. “Sanity has created the hero product for building innovative product experiences, with an impressive developer-oriented approach to content delivery and a personalized product experience that breaks down silos for content creators, marketing and developer teams. We’re excited to support the Sanity team as they enter this next phase of growth.”

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Boligpriser og gjeldsvekst går hånd i hånd. Nordmenn er i verdenstoppen på gjeld og skylder i snitt 220 prosent av egen inntekt. Bare i Nederland og Danmark er gjeldsbelastningen høyere.

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På Agendamorgen, i samarbeid med Eiendom Norge, diskuterer vi sammenhengene mellom boligmarked og finanspolitikk:

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One of the vital goals of current computerized advertising is to raise brand mindfulness, the degree to which clients

and the overall population know about and perceive a specific brand.

Upgrading brand mindfulness is significant in advanced showcasing, and promoting as a rule, in view of its effect on

brand observation and customer dynamic. As indicated by the 2015 article, "Effect of Brand on Consumer

Behavior":

"Brand mindfulness, as one of the basic elements of brand value, is regularly viewed as an essential of buyers'

purchasing choice, as it speaks to the principle factor for remembering a brand for the thought set. Brand

mindfulness can likewise impact buyers' apparent danger appraisal and their trust in the buy choice, because of

experience with the brand and its characteristics."

Late patterns show that organizations and advanced advertisers are organizing brand mindfulness, zeroing in

additional on their computerized promoting endeavors on developing brand acknowledgment and review than in

earlier years. This is confirmed by a 2019 Content Marketing Institute study, which found that 81% of

computerized advertisers have taken a shot at improving brand acknowledgment over the past year.

Another Content Marketing Institute overview uncovered 89% of B2B advertisers currently think improving brand

attention to be a higher priority than endeavors coordinated at expanding sales.

Expanding brand mindfulness is a focal point of advanced advertising procedure for various reasons:

The development of internet shopping. A study by Statista ventures 230.5 million individuals in the United States

will utilize the web to shop, think about, and purchase items by 2021, up from 209.6 million in 2016. Research

from business programming firm Salesforce discovered 87% of individuals started looks for items and brands on

computerized directs in 2018.

The function of advanced communication in client conduct. It's assessed that 70% of all retail buys made in the

U.S. are affected somewhat by a connection with a brand online.

The developing impact and part of brand mindfulness in online buyer dynamic: 82% of online customers looking

for administrations offer inclination to brands they know of.

The utilization, accommodation, and impact of online media. An ongoing report by Hootsuite assessed there were

more than 3.4 billion dynamic clients via web-based media stages, a 9% expansion from 2018. A 2019 overview by

The Manifest expresses that 74% of online media clients follow brands on social destinations, and 96% of

individuals who follow organizations additionally draw in with those brands on social platforms. According to

Deloitte, one of every three U.S. customers are affected by web-based media when purchasing an item, while 47%

of twenty to thirty year olds factor their communication with a brand on social when making a purchase.

Online strategies used to fabricate brand mindfulness

Advanced showcasing methodologies may incorporate the utilization of at least one online channels and procedures

(omnichannel) to expand brand mindfulness among customers.

Building brand mindfulness may include such techniques/apparatuses as:

Website streamlining (SEO)

Website streamlining strategies might be utilized to improve the perceivability of business sites and brand-related

substance for basic industry-related hunt queries.

The significance of SEO to expanding brand mindfulness is said to connect with the developing impact of indexed

lists and search highlights like included bits, information boards, and nearby SEO on client behavior.

Web crawler showcasing (SEM)

SEM, otherwise called PPC publicizing, includes the acquisition of promotion space in conspicuous, obvious

situations on query items pages and sites. Search advertisements have been appeared to positively affect brand

acknowledgment, mindfulness and conversions.

33% of searchers who click on paid advertisements do so in light of the fact that they straightforwardly react to

their specific hunt query.

Web-based media promoting

70% of advertisers list expanding brand mindfulness as their main objective for promoting via online media stages.

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube are recorded as the top stages presently utilized by web-based media

advertising teams.

Content promoting

56% of advertisers accept customized content – brand-focused websites, articles, social updates, recordings,

presentation pages – improves brand review and engagement.

As indicated by Mentionlytics, a functioning and predictable substance technique that joins components of

intelligent substance creation, social posting, and visitor contributing to a blog can improve brand mindfulness and

dependability by 88%.

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