NorwayExplainedSqueezed between steep mountains at the head of Lake Bandak, Dalen is one of those Norwegian villages that feels like a secret garden. It is the final stop on the historic Telemark Canal, home to the storybook Dalen Hotel, and a base for hikes that soar high above the water. If you like small places … Read more
If you have ever dreamed of staying in a grand wooden hotel cradled by mountains and water, Dalen Hotel is where that dream steps into daylight. Tucked at the end of the Telemark Canal in Telemark county, this 19th-century landmark is one of Norway’s most storied places to sleep. Think dragon-head carvings, lavish salons, and … Read more
Eating out in Norway has a reputation for being pricey, and yes, it often is. But once you know what typical menu prices look like, you can plan meals that fit your budget and still enjoy great food. I was born and raised here, and I’ve spent years helping visitors navigate Norwegian dining without sticker … Read more
Norway’s hotel scene is far more varied than most travelers expect. You can sleep in design-forward city icons, century-old fjord inns, glassy Arctic cabins that face the Northern Lights, or historic timber lodges where dinner is a slow, candlelit affair. Whether you are here for Oslo’s culture, Lofoten’s peaks, a fjord road trip, or a … Read more
Norway is a fantastic place to sleep well: clean rooms, quiet nights, and those legendary breakfast buffets that make lunch almost optional. It is also a country where prices swing with the seasons, and where small location choices can change your nightly rate by more than you expect. I have lived here all my life … Read more
Lofoten is one of those places where the road itself feels like a front-row seat. The E10 threads across bridges and causeways from island to island, with fishing villages perched by emerald bays and steep granite walls rising straight from the sea. Driving here is absolutely doable for visitors, and it is also unlike almost … Read more