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Visit Oslo and experience the amazing female ski jumpers

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:12:32 +0000

If you get a chance to visit Oslo, I highly recommend taking the Tbane up to Holmenkollen to walk around the new arena, and enjoy the fantastic view of ski jumpers and Oslofjord.
Anette Sagen is one of the best female ski jumpers of all time. She has also made his mark by a front women jumping – in what has always been a very male-dominated environment.

Anette Sagen is a pioneer in the sport in Norway, and is clearly the right to let her jump first, “jumping national team sports director Clas Brede Bråthen.

Anette Sagen tongue action

That’s too hot…

Anette Sagen Norwegian ski jumper (Seaperl Productions)

Anette is the #1 ski jumper in the world

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Winter vacation in Norway 2010

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:22:05 +0000

A Fresh Adventure Holiday In Norway For Men And Women | Global …

Conventional winter sport, Norwegians were in front in the Olympic games but not so much lately with Italy and Russian teams having forged a lead. As travellers to the country a few days spent in famous Norwegian metropolises will give authentic realism to the trip. … This entry is filed under Outdoor Adventure Holidays. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or track back from your own site. Leave a Reply …

In Search of the Northern Lights

Experience a spectacular Norwegian coastal voyage aboard Hurtigruten. Known internationally as The Worlds Most Beautiful Voyage, this enchanting vacation showcases Norways dazzling scenery of fjords, snow-capped mountains, bustling villages and picturesque towns. Winter may be the most special time to experience the Norwegian Coastal voyage – a hidden gem. A truly spectacular time to see Norways northern reaches with majestic scenery, the Polar Light and a surreal experience not found anywhere else. Unique to these sailings are the exciting winter excursions including dog sledding in Tromso, the Lofotr Viking Feast, and snowmobiling over the frozen fjords of Lapland. And what winter wonderland would be complete without an encounter with the awe-inspiring Northern Lights? Aurora Borealis is a truly rare phenomenon only occurring in the winter.

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Old Feb 24, 2010, 7:00 AM. Alasdair. Senior Member. Join Date: Nov 2009. Location: Fredrikstad, Norway. Posts: 228. Send a message via MSN to Alasdair. Default … In my old age anything under 70F degrees is cold…… Thanks for your comments, yes I do work for the local tourist board and this is a secret conspiracy to get you folks to come to winter vacation in Hawaii.. Just joking before anyone gets the wrong idea. Aloha. selvin is offline …

American in Norway: Black & White Wed.. Winter Break

For the winter break we headed to the Norwegian Mountains with another family &. Return to Norway’s boy Kris…for some much needed R & R & some skiing… Posted by American in Norway at Tuesday, March 02, 2010 … Looks like you had a wonderful little vacation:) Awesome black and whites! Thanks for playing along. March 3, 2010 7:45 PM • sues2u2 said… I LOVE your b&w pix. You do awesome work and bonus! The kids look like they were having a blast. March 3, 2010 9:11 PM …

Playful girls and boys in snowy Norway

We’ve had the greatest, good old winter this season: around -10C (10F), lots of snow and quite a lot of sunshine. Today was a snowy day and even more the reason to be outdoors: Playful girls in snowy Norway #1. We’ve had winter vacation …

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Stay away from these countries when you’re planning vacation.

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:47:05 +0000

Currently, warns the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) Norwegians to travel to 27 countries. This land is the Norwegian authorities either think you should stay away from or be especially careful if you travel to.

The suggestions can be found here.

http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/travel-advice-by-country/

Wars and conflicts

- Foreign Ministry official gives advice when it is considered to be reason to prevail from the Norwegians to travel to a particular country, area or region, or to leave the place. The reason is usually war, war-like state or other forms of unrest, said Director Ragnhild Imerslund.

A Coast to Coast Walk

Would you like to go on vacation here

admin — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:02:07 +0000

Would you like to go on vacation here?
Exotic travel outside main road is no longer reserved for a few extreme persons with special expertise. Organized packages has allowed many to travel extremely.
For example, you can choose to go 1200 kilometres of ski to the South Pole with a heavy sleigh in one of the world’s harshest climates. The participants committed themselves to put on more kilos in advance of the trip to clear the strain. Price: NOK 500.000. (USD 90.000.-)
Alternatively, you can take a trip to Cho Oyo at 8201 meters above sea level. The expedition goes through the so-called death zone.

- The money determines your holiday
According to the organizer Hvitserk Eventyreiser has been the steady increase in the number of expedition participants in recent years.

- We have not felt the financial crisis, says CEO Sissel Weng.

Travel Guru Jens A. Risnæs think it’s wrong to talk about trends in extreme tourism.

- Adventure of the population is constant.
What determines whether what we do is how much money we have, “he said. He believes that Norwegians live in the same way as Americans did in the 60-and 70-century.

- Money is freedom and means an infinite amount. Now, most Norwegians travel to the place they dream about. The opportunity we had not before, “says Risnæs.

The worlds best airport this year

admin — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:41:39 +0000

Incheon International Airport in Seoul has been named the world’s best airport. It shows the results of the survey World Airport Awards conducted by the British company Skytrax.
- We congratulate the Incheon International Airport with the title “World’s best airport in 2009,” said Skytrax chief executive Edward Plaisted, according to Aftenposten.no.
- Incheon, the last 5-6 years have been in the top 5-list, and it is a big win for the airport now to take 1 st place, “said Plaisted.

This is not the first time in years that the airport runs off with such a price. Airports Council International came to the same conclusion earlier this year.

Small margins
In the last seven years, the Hong Kong International Airport stand out with the victory, but this year had the former champion carefully with a 2nd place. Singapore Changi Airport took the bronze medal. According to Skytrax margins were among the top three airports tiny.
Asia dominates at the top three spots, while Zurich was voted Europe’s best airport.
A total of 8.6 million travellers has participated in the survey and answered questions about everything from checking the stores to service at the boarding gate. A total of 39 airport-factors for 190 airports around the world has been evaluated.

Expensive to be Norwegian on a holiday

admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:52:46 +0000

Do you take holidays abroad this year, has your holiday wallet shrink in comparison to last year? It provides a weaker Norwegian krone for.

Aftenpostens review of the currencies in the Norwegians’ most popular holiday shows that the Norwegian krone has become less valuable in most countries in the last year.
Going to Denmark, one of the euro countries, USA, Bulgaria, Egypt and Thailand this year, it’s been expensive to be Norwegian,
because these currencies have become more valuable in relation to the Norwegian krone.

In the popular package holidays countries are far more expensive to be a Norwegian this year. Crown is worth 12 percent less this year in countries such as Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy, compared to last year. This means that over 12.50 million is gone for each one hundred Norwegian patch you use in restaurants and stores, in the last year.

You must see Rosendal Barony in Hardanger

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:34:21 +0000

Rosendal Barony is the only of its kind in Norway and is often referred to as “Scandinavia’s smallest castles”. Barony was
completed in 1665 and was built by the Danish noble man Ludwig Rosenkrantz.
The barony was in Danish possession straight to 1927. The different
The owners have left their distinct mark on this institution, which in days serving as a museum of Danish time. Barony Rosendal
organizes exhibitions, concerts and Theater performances. The castle is also perfect for receptions and gala dinners of different occasions.

© Rosendal Tourist Service AS 2001
Rosendal Tourist Service AS, Postbox 246, 5486 Rosendal
Phone: 53 47 02 35/90 06 16 80 Fax: 53 47 02 02 E-post: rosendal@turistservice.no http://www.turistservice.no

Rosendal Fjord Hotel is a modern hotel that is beautifully put along the Hardanger Fjord. The hotel is centrally located in Rosendal – only 10 min from the Barony Rosendal.

Rosendal Inn (Gjestgiveri) is the oldest tavern in Kvinnherad, with a history dating back to 1887. The tavern “Gjestgiveriet” is beautifully situated on the quay in Rosendal. Spring 2001 has instead undergone a major renovation and is now a building with modern style.

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Visit Bergen Aquarium and meet Pondus

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:55:33 +0000

Bergen Aquarium is much more than a tourist attraction. This special environment is also suitable for receptions and dinners, with fish as the most natural options menu. An arrangement can be combined with visits in the video graph, where you can see Ivo Caprino’s film about life in the sea along the western coast of the 5 movies.

Bergen Aquarium has much to offer, whether you visit the aquarium on your own or are a guest at a private event. If you want to study fish and animals at rest and can mak a wander around the more than 50 tanks where you can experience everything from tropical fresh and salt water species to the more experienced Nordic aquatic fauna.

In the cinema you can see the spectacular 3D film and the classic Ivo Caprino film about the Bergen Aquarium, Bergen and the Norwegian coast. In summer you can also attend funny and musical performances. If you are hungry you can visit Nøsted, or the restaurant at the aquarium.

Here at the Bergen Aquarium you will meet local personalities like Vitus, Draugen and Pondus. You can also experience the great atmosphere among the young and old citizens of Bergen who keep coming back to say hello to the animals – and to meet each other.

Visit To The aquarium In Bergen

I had to re-upload it because there were som minor faults on the other one. Song: Marit Larsen – Don’t Save Me

Address: Nordnesbakken 4, 5005 Bergen
Phone: 55 55 71 71
E-mail: post@akvariet.no

My visit to Oslo Norway Vigeland park

admin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:03:57 +0000

Between the Oslo Fjord and the grassy hillsides of Oslomarka lies the Norwegian capital.
The combination of city life and simple access to outdoor activities makes Oslo a unique destination.

With a population of about half a million Oslo is also the cultural capital of Norway, with a rich and varied cultural scene.
You can learn more about the Norwegian Viking history and see the magnificent Viking ships at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo Norway

You can add interesting city sightseeing in Oslo and Oslo fjord cruises to your tour.

Opera House:
The Norwegian Opera & Ballet wants to open up the house and show off the building’s spectacular architectural framework and all the impressive facilities. You will also gain insight into the activities behind the scenes.
Buying individual tickets for guided tours: Please visit the calendar at the top of the right margin on Operaen’s website, select the date and order tickets. (You can find link to Operaen’s side of this page). Pre-Purchase is recommended when it is sold quickly. Ticket can also be done in our box offices, or via the ticket phone 815 444 88. Single tickets to tours purchased in the same way as the performances, and costs NOK 100, –
Daily guided tours. Norwegian and English throughout the June-July and August.

More video and photo information from Oslo:

Frognerparken a national monument.
The park is the most visited tourist destination, and has a reputation far beyond the Scandinavian Country.
It has an interesting history that can be traced right back to the Middle Ages.

Frogner Park is an oasis, whether it is spring, summer, autumn or winter.
Appealing is that it offers breathing space in a busy weekday.
Frogner Park is a completely separate mood, monumental and magnificent as it is.
One looks long and free from all directions, and Gustav Vigeland’s sculptures are as fascinating as the sun in rain.

We hereby welcome you to find your Oslo.

Visit Vikna and try Rorbu vacation

admin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:55:50 +0000

This summer I visited a place called Rorvik Vikna, in Nord Trondelag.
We hired a Rorbu in centre of Rørvik on the mainland. It’s fantastic. …
I will recommend Rørvik Rorbuer for a vacation.
Rørvik has over 6000 islands and offers very fishing and other activities linked to the sea, such as canoeing and diving.Rørvik is one of the most active fishery districts in Norway.

Here you have some of my photos from the Island.

Link to Rørvik Rorbuer Gallery

Diving in Vikna Rørvik area.

Check with Sivert Wiklund on Nærøy Dive.
He has lots of good advice about the dive sites in Vikna and Nærøy, with among others wreck diving,
drift diving, etc. He also has accommodation for a reasonable price.
Driver and shop service of the diving equipment.
Otherwise, it is a paradise for diving in this area as recommended.
Home page to the Nærøyfjord Dykk is: www.ndive.no