Condé Nast Traveler
This is Where Health Insurance Will Cost You the Most—and Least—Around the World
The SIP Health Cost Index ranks the average cost of private health insurance in 60 countries, including Singapore, Morocco, and Malta.
Lonely Planet
What to Eat and Drink in Norway
Abundant seafood, regional specialties, and cutting-edge cooking using hyperlocal, seasonal ingredients make eating in Norway a locavore’s delight.
Atlas Obscura
The Mocking Mural in Oslo City Hall in Oslo, Norway
Oslo city hall (Rådhuset) is one of the countries most visited tourist sites, famous for hosting the annual Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. However, few make it to the richly decorated second floor. In 1937-8, Artist Willi Midelfart was commissioned to create Det gror , a monumental fresco for the city hall’s banquet hall in the second floor. Inspired by summer life at Holmsbu as well as artist Edv…
The Guardian
Saunas, cinnamon buns and coastal scenery on the new rail route from Malmö to Oslo
A new direct train service connects the far south of Sweden to the Norwegian capital in just over six hours, with the option of stopping off in the seaside town of Varberg or lively Gothenburg en route ‘This carriage is due for modernisation. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience 90s Germany style,” reads the sign on the door to the dining carriage. The couple inside aren’t missing theirs: t…
Afar
Chase the Northern Lights Along Norway’s Arctic Coast
This 15-day round-trip cruise winds through remote fishing communities and mountain-lined fjords during Norway's quieter winter season.
Atlas Obscura
Must-Try Spots For Noodle Lovers
Humans have been slurping and savoring noodles for centuries, with the first recorded noodle dish recorded during China’s Eastern Han period (25–220 CE). In fact, noodles would go on to become inextricable from ancient Chinese culture, with a wheat-based version emerging as a staple of the Han dynasty. Centuries later, noodle-making would hit Europe, transforming the cuisines of Italy during th…
Lonely Planet
19 of the Best Places to See Yayoi Kusama’s Art Around the World
See the iconic works of artist Yayoi Kusama at these museums, sculpture gardens and public spaces around the world.
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BBC Travel
Adventures
For centuries, this tiny Norwegian island sheltered fishermen from violent seas. Now one woman is using tourism to revive it – and offer travellers refuge from modern life. I drove 2,500km across ...
Afar
4 Trips Where Expert Planning Makes All the Difference
From Borneo to the Amalfi Coast, these USTOA tour operators handle the logistics, planning, and local connections so travelers can focus on the experience. Some trips only come around once in a ...
BBC Travel
The lonely road to Europe's Arctic edge
This Arctic journey takes travellers further east than Moscow, through a landscape of empty beaches, seabirds and forgotten villages where Europe finally runs out.
Afar
Why Theodore Roosevelt’s New Presidential Library Is Worth the Trip
North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library aims to be one of the eco-friendliest buildings in the country and a model for a new generation of immersive history museums.
The Guardian
‘An unforgettable train ride through deep gorges, canyons and mountain peaks’: readers’ favourite European rail journeys
Vintage locomotives, alpine classics and a dramatic urban ride feature in your memorable train journeys • Tell us about a favourite family summer holiday – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher I travelled across Norway by rail on the spectacular Bergensbanen , running between Oslo and Bergen, and the unforgettable Flåmsbana branch line . The Bergensbanen crosses the high mountain plateau of…
Condé Nast Traveler
39 Best Airbnbs in Europe for Every Kind of Escape, From Aurora Chasing to Island Hopping
Plus, Austrian chalets, Irish castles, and more dreamy rentals.
Atlas Obscura
The University Observatory (Observatoriet) in Frogner, Norway
Free tours are regularly arranged at this 1833 observatory right behind Solli plass (check the official website). Although the observatory is today in the heart of Oslo, at the time of its construction the building would have dominated its surroundings; in fact, the observatory predates the 1849 completion of the royal palace. Designed by Christian Grosch (who also designed the University build…
Atlas Obscura
Nordisk Bibelmuseum (Nordic Bible Museum) in Oslo, Norway
Founded in 2018 by a duo of private collectors, the Nordisk Bibelmuseum is the largest and first of its kind in the nordics. The museum's collection, made up entirely of historic bibles from all over the world, is comprised by more than 4,500 artifacts. The museum is non-denominational and is focused on sharing the impact of the Bible on language, culture, and art, as well as preserving importa…
Condé Nast Traveler
The Best Airbnbs in Oslo, Norway
From idyllic cabins to Scandi-style apartments, these Norwegian gems are ready to be called home.
National Geographic
Cafe culture: celebrating 20 of Europe's greatest cafes
Cafes are part of the fabric of European culture. For centuries they’ve been where political rebellions have started, and where writers, artists and other great thinkers have exchanged ideas. The ...