You need to bring a valid ID when you’re visiting Norway, seeing as it is used in cases such as when booking hotel rooms, entering the country or renting a car. But which types of IDs are considered valid IDs in Norway? Passports, national ID cards and certain driver’s licenses are considered valid IDs for … Read more
Værøy is a small island just south of the Lofoten archipelago, known for having an amazing mountain ridge with spectacular views, as well as white sand beaches in multiple locations. Many consider Værøy to be a “mini Lofoten” with some of the best things form Lofoten all located on this small island, no matter if … Read more
It might feel difficult to find daycare options in Norway for parents of young children between the age of 1 and 5, especially if you live in a big city with full kindergartens. But there are a few various childcare options, so let’s take a closer look at the different childcare options available in Norway. … Read more
Northern Norway is steering towards a colossal investment in its road infrastructure, following a recent report which underlines the urgent need for a thorough upgrade. The report suggests a whopping 184 billion NOK to be funneled into this essential project. This initiative is not merely about connecting A to B; it’s about fueling economic growth, … Read more
Geiranger, a picturesque UNESCO World Heritage village, is grappling with traffic congestion due to an influx of nearly a million visitors each year. The local council is now considering a mountain parking tunnel to alleviate the issue. Geiranger’s narrow roads are causing traffic issues During summer, Geiranger’s narrow roads are overwhelmed with buses and private … Read more
One of the best ways to get to Lofoten is to use the ferry from Bodø, and it’s recently been made possible to ride the ferry from Bodø to Moskenes in Lofoten for free! It’s now completely free to ride the ferry between Bodø and Moskenes in Lofoten on foot, and you can just board … Read more
Have you ever been surprised by the sales sum being higher than initially believed when you’re at a cash register? It’s never fun to forget to add sales tax or VAT to the prices when shopping, but this is luckily a mostly American thing. But that does not mean that there are no sales tax … Read more
Gunnarsholmen Fortress is a type of public park on a small island just outside Kragerø’s main city center. The fortress used to be vital for protecting the city a few hundred years ago, but now serves as an interesting tourist attraction with an incredible (and free) infinity pool, beach and greenery. If you’re visiting Kragerø … Read more
There are plenty of different age restrictions to keep track of when you’re an international traveler, and one of the most important ones are to be absolutely sure if you are able to book hotel rooms or not. Imagine trying to check in to your hotel room only to find out that you are below … Read more
Former Prime Minister of Norway, Erna Solberg, is in hot water due to her husband Sindre Finnes trading stocks over 3,650 times during Solberg’s two periods as Prime Minister from 2013 to 2021. Sindre Finnes claims this was done behind Erna Solberg’s back, and that she had no idea of this during her time as … Read more
