The Norwegian Riviera - Norway's Holiday Hotspot

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July 29th 2022

Published: September 24th 2022

Dear All This blog entry relates my travels around the southern coast of Norway, dubbed the "Norwegian Riviera" as it is very much the country's favourite summer holiday destination. I took a break from the highlights of the western fjords and cruise ships, and delved I feel into a bit of the real Norway beyond the picture postcards. I spent a lovely three days on Norway's southern coast, off-the... Read Full Entry

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Hello there! Thanks for reading my blog. I started it in 2010 to keep a record of my travels, to let people know how I'm going, and also to keep me sane at times while I'm on the road! I have written up my 28 most recent journeys so far, and have no plans at all to stop travelling just yet. 93 countries down, 102 more to go - watch this space! Alex... full info

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24th September 2022

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Wow! You learned Norwegian for this trip.
Although I am mostly Norwegian, my efforts to pronounce words came to naught. Also, you sure can eat a lot! I continue to be amazed at what you've seen...the real heart of Scandinavia.

25th September 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Norwegian
Thanks Bob. Yes, I always like to learn some of the language when I visit a country, it helps me to understand the people and the culture more. I don't normally eat that much, but I just wanted to ensure I got my £17's worth of breakfast!

26th September 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Beauty surrounds you
A well planned voyage and the beauty never stops. Norway is now at the top of our list of places to visit. I've never seen Frozen so I guess I'll add that to the list. The bag drag in Arendal did not sound fun. Yikes! I'm glad you went off the beaten path again and stayed in small towns even though you didn't sleep well. I laughed at your morning feast and yes taking some for lunch was a good idea. I'm glad the bus scheduled worked out and saved you some money. Travel on friend. Enjoy the adventure.

26th September 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Beauty
Thanks MJ and Dave! I think you will really enjoy Norway, it is a very special country I feel. I'm already looking forward to reading about your adventures there, and comparing notes. Off-the-beaten path in Norway was just great, and I think I've just learned some new travel vocab from you - "bag drag", I love it!! Thank you for commenting my friends ☺️👍

15th October 2022

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Norway - land of beauty
Norway is such a beautiful country. I've been to a few places myself and seen a little bit. I see now that there is very much still left for me to explore there. /Ake

15th October 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Norway
I agree, it is an incredibly beautiful country. I hope you get to revisit again some day, I guess it's not too far away for you 😊

17th October 2022

Waddads Travel
Lori & Susan

Scary Cabins
That made me laugh Alex! I guess the other nights in the bus driver's cabin were uneventful? I admire your learning Norwegian enough to be able to speak it and be understood - good for you! Norway looked absolutely beautiful.

18th October 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Scary Cabins
Indeed, the other nights were uneventful, I think it was just my imagination playing tricks with me - I think I've seen too many scary cabin movies, lol! Thanks for the compliment, I really enjoy learning languages. Norway is indeed a very beautiful country!

24th October 2022

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Breakfast
Reading about your breakfast items made me chuckle, as it reminded me of The Very Hungry Caterpillar storybook

24th October 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Breakfast
Lol, very funny! I'm glad I was feeling hungry too on that day! 😊

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