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From Pennsylvania, USA to Tingvollvågen – the Village of Eco Research

From Pennsylvania, USA to Tingvollvågen – the Village of Eco Research

The combination of hard science and outstanding nature has been a winning formula for American eco scientist Joshua Cabell.

The History of the Norwegian Children’s Parade

The History of the Norwegian Children’s Parade

Forget celebrating the national day with a military parade and serious faces. In Norway, the Constitution Day is the day kids all over...

Bleke - the Unique Ice Age Salmon

Bleke - the Unique Ice Age Salmon

It’s the only one of its kind in the world, and you can catch it yourself! Bleka is the the Ice Age Salmon that survived despite the odds.

The Coolest Milk: Meet the Northernmost Dairy Farmer on Earth

The Coolest Milk: Meet the Northernmost Dairy Farmer on Earth

The cows grassing at Lise Kaldahl Skreddernes’ farm have a fresh life for sure. They produce elite milk under the midnight sun.

Norwegian Fairytales - Asbjørnsen and Moe

Norwegian Fairytales - Asbjørnsen and Moe

The Norwegian universe of trolls, princesses, mythical creatures and cheeky underdogs is one that has been treasured for generations.

Be Safe at Sea

Be Safe at Sea

Life at sea is beautiful. Chilling, sailing, fishing, swimming, rowing... But of course, safety first. Here are the official checkpoints.

The Norwegian Christmas Beer – the Viking Tradition that Lives On

The Norwegian Christmas Beer – the Viking Tradition that Lives On

In Norway, Christmas beer has been brewed for more than 1 500 years! For the Vikings, beer was such an essential part of life that brewing for the winter celebrations was mandatory. Skipping was literally a crime!

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