With a rich history dating back over 100 years, Solstrand Hotel & Spa sits just under an hours drive from Bergen and is surrounded by magnificent views of fjords, mountains, glaciers, and islands. Coming…
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As you may have seen previously, we spent a snowy week in January exploring Norway, spending a couple of days in Oslo and a few days in and around Bergen. Our final night before…
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Snow more than six feet deep, icy lamp posts, frozen lakes and jagged rock faces. The Bergen railway takes you on a magical journey through a Narnia-esque winter wonderland, promising seven hours of views.…
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The best way to start a day in Bergen is with a freshly baked cinnamon bun from the bakers. Coated in a sweet, crunchy, sugary topping, giant cinnamon buns became a staple breakfast food for…
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For many years I have wanted to visit Norway. Impressed by the scenic views captured on the pages of magazines; of fjords, colourful houses, impressive rock formations, and natural wonders all around, it has…
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There is nothing quite like seeing your first flurry of snow for the year. Intricately designed snowflakes, each one unique, falling gracefully down from the sky covering everything they touch with a soft dusting…
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Travelling is one of my favourite things to do. I love exploring new places, taking in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of new cities and countries. In 2017, we probably spent no longer…
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Today we went in search of the perfect Christmas tree in Ashurst in the New Forest. When I say searching, I don’t mean rambling through the woods with an axe aimlessly cutting down one…
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A quick, 5 minute read for the morning before you start your day all about a word I’ve recently learned and come to love. As you may have read, this post is called ‘Embracing hygge’.…