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Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand, Norway

Friday, May 18th, 2012

Are you going to see the fjords in the western part of Norway? Lucky you! The Norwegian nature is beautiful, and if the weather is nice you will have a marvellous time. But where to stay? Some of the Norwegian hotels are small gems, but can be hard find sometimes. If you search for hotels [...]

Hotel Number Sixteen, London

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

Today I had a nice hotel chat with a fellow hotel fan, and she told me about one of her favorites in London, Hotel Number Sixteen from Firmdale hotels. I immediately googled it after our meeting, and found nice photos on Pamela Peterson´s travel blog, Objects. It turns out that the hotel is one of [...]

Knaken café in Kaupanger in Western Norway

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Kaupanger is one of my favorite places near Sogndal in Sogn og Fjordane county in Norway. When I read in the Norwegian magazine, D2, about Knaken café, I knew that this would be my pitstop next summer. It is a family run café located in the old sheepbarn belonging to Kaupanger Manor, an old titled [...]

Stay overnight in an oil tank in Lofoten, Norway

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

This amazing place to stay is located on Skrova, an island off the Lofoten town of Svolvaer. A Norwegian couple has transformed an oil tank into a modern home over three floors. For you to rent! Read the fascinating story and see more photos on their website Oljetanken. All photos: Oljetanken.no

Villa Tiboldi in Piemonte, Italy

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

The area of Piemonte in Italy has many beautiful places to stay. Is it possible to say that one of them is “the best place to stay”? Well, I don´t know, but what I know is that if you are in the Roero area Villa Tiboldi will be high up on the list. Try it [...]

Wreta Gestgifveri near Stockholm

Sunday, September 4th, 2011

After a long summer I start dreaming of where to go next year. For the ultimate Swedish experience I think you must visit Wreta near Stockholm. Their homepage is full of beautiful photos – enjoy nine of them here. Maybe you´ll dream like me? All photos: wreta.com

Patina in Evanger, Voss

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Are you going to the western part of Norway this summer? Why not have a pitstop at Patina café in Evanger near Voss? Here you can enjoy homemade cakes or lunch and have a stroll through their second hand shop. This year you can even stay overnight. They have two lovely apartments for rent. See [...]

Where to shop for food in Paris

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

Laurence has once again written some travel tips for foodies. This time it is in Paris, last time it was New York. So if you ar going to the french capital soon, take a look at her blogpost and enjoy her photos. All photos: laurencefranskadelikatesser.blogspot.com

Haaheim Gaard on Tysnes

Friday, June 24th, 2011

On the island of Tysnes you find an amazing place, Haaheim Gaard. Torstein, the owner writes on his website: “An oasis for the good life. Savour the flavours of a bygone era in the restaurant, wake up to the smell of newly-baked bread fresh from the oven. Breakfast is served when the sun shines through [...]

Restaurant Meieriet in Herand in Hardanger

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

Soon the summer holiday starts! In my opinion the best place to spend it is in Norway. Our country has a lot to offer, and the best time to see it is during summer. Why not choose Hardangerfjord? It is one of my favorite fjords. These photos are from Herand, a small village in Hardanger. [...]