Oslo – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingOctober 20, 2014December 16, 2014

What is the difference between Scandinavia and the Nordics?

The Deutsch, who are German, are neither Danish, Dutch, Scandinavian nor Nordic. The Dutch, who hail from the Netherlands, also commonly called Holland, are neither Danish, nor do they speak Danish. …

Friday Photo GalleryMarch 29, 2013April 5, 2013

Oslo Culture Clash – Weekly Travel Photo

Today's feature highlights an interesting cross-section of history. Snapped in the Oslo Fjord, it is of a small fisherman's church (or shrine, I'm not sure which) *Scratch that, I've been told it is a converted lightho…

Friday Photo GalleryFebruary 15, 2013

A Norwegian Sunrise – Weekly Travel Photo

We found our way to Oslo as part of a mini-cruise special. The cruise ship - and it was a cruise ship, not the ferry I expected - left Copenhagen at 4PM in the afternoon, steamed over night to Oslo and then disgorged …

Friday Photo GalleryMarch 23, 2012March 27, 2012

Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – A Flower in Bloom in Oslo

Norway has a reputation as one of the world's most beautiful destinations. The majestic fjords, stunning waterfalls, and inspiring vistas of massive snow capped mountains have come to define the country. Yet, there i…

BackpackingDecember 13, 2010

It’s Good to Have Friends

As you've probably noticed if you've been reading my Scandinavia trip posts, it was one heck of an adventure. One filled with great food, amazing natural scenery, beautiful cities, fantastic cultures, and wonderful pe…

BackpackingOctober 12, 2010March 9, 2011

A Taste of Scandinavia’s Natural Beauty – HD Video Tour

Youtube not working? View it on Vimeo. The above footage was shot in late June and early July 2010 during my trip to Norway and Denmark. While the majority of the footage is from the western coast of Norway, I've also included clips filmed in Copenhagen and Oslo. While the footage is from a va…

BackpackingJuly 30, 2010March 9, 2011

Wandering in Oslo, Norway

My final day in Oslo was spent meandering the city's cobblestone streets, wandering through the old harbor, and resting lazily in the park reading my book. I'd paused at the local rail station during the previous day…

BackpackingJuly 27, 2010March 9, 2011

Oslo Continued – Local Food and Playing in the Park

When I last left you, Sten and I had just finished exploring a large portion of Oslo. It was a fantastic insight into the city, Norse history and local culture. But, I wasn't done. In fact, my hosts still had a few …

BackpackingJuly 20, 2010March 9, 2011

Exploring Oslo – Longships, Vikings and Stave Churches

The sight that greeted my bleary eyes was a frustrating one. I silently cursed myself for not spending more time taking photos of the city the night before. The previous evening's blue sky had been replaced by a solid,…

BackpackingJuly 8, 2010March 9, 2011

Oslo Norway – Vikings, Embassies and Old Friends

The ride to the airport was uneventful. For 6 Euro, a shuttle service picked me up at my hostel proving the anxiety that I'd had over catching an early morning bus on a quiet Sunday unnecessary. As the shuttle meand…