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The Bottom of Oslo, Norway

Whether you visit Copenhagen or Oslo, you can easily take a mini-cruise to the other capital. They are widely different, writes Terje Raa.

17 May – Norway’s National Day – and Russ

Anne-Sophie Redisch tells you about the Norwegian national day 17 May and the lusty celebrations of the Russ

On Track in Norway – Scandinavia, Europe

Neha Puntambekar takes one of the best railway journeys in the world. She is impressed.

Travelin Politics – Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe

Think traveling doesn’t affect who you vote for? Think again. Loey Werking Wells thinks America isn’t the only country with wacky wild political races.

5 places to experience the midnight sun

BootsnAll heads north to discover 5 places where you can celebrate the summer solstice with the midnight sun.

Walking with the Nudes of Oslo – Norway

“This is quite sexy,” Gianmarco, Anne-Sophie Redisch’s Italian friend, whispers. They are surrounded by nude sculptures – all life-size.

The Last Remaining Russian Settlement on Svalbard – Norway, Europe

Anne-Sophie Redisch wonders what the future holds for Barentsburg, the last remaining Russian settlement on Spitsbergen.

A Lone Drive – North Cape, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Anne-Sophie Redisch was on a mission: to find the quickest route to get from point A, Hammerfest, to point B, Honningsvåg.

In The Home of the Giants – Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

This was Jotunheimen, the home of the giants. Pete Buckley was off to climb the biggest – Galdhopiggen at 8,101 feet – is the highest mountain in Norway, indeed, in northern Europe.

Norway without the Nutshell – Scandinavia, Europe

Hauled across Norway is what most tourists opt for. Marilyn Goh simply refuses taking the typical route.