It’s true that the most common association with Norway is the countryside, the fjords, the scenic mountainesque views, the charming colorful Norwegian towns…..not necessarily the artsy, cultural-rich capital of Oslo. So yes, it would be wrong to visit Norway and miss the fjords but I say equally as wrong to visit the Nordic country and […]
Eating in Oslo: Mathallen
Located in Maridalsveien 17 at Vulkan near Grünerløkka in Oslo, you will find a delicious composition of culinary treats. The vendors are arranged in clever little food stalls within a large warehouse. The visitors are meandering and sampling and savoring and sniffing all the various and eclectic food offerings. There are foreign guests (me!) who were lucky […]
Oslo Guldsmeden
Our quick weekend trip to Oslo was to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary and the Oslo Guldsmeden was the perfect combination of romantic and eclectic. It was situated in the perfect location, nearby the Royal Palace and Nationaltheatret train station and the newly renovated Aker Brygge (full of waterside restaurants, bars and shopping). The lobby […]