Chillin' In Oslo November 23rd 2008 Admittedly, in the days before I left for Oslo I did not have the feeling of excitement or anticipation that usually preceded a holiday. I had heard that Oslo was expensive, freezing, dark and with not a lot to do - so not only was I lacking enthusiasm before the trip, I was almost filled with dread. Didn't help that I was going to one of the world's most expensive countries just days before pay ... read more
Europe » Norway » Eastern Norway » Oslo Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with De... ... read more
Hi,
Most of you will have been directed here by me - if so, thanks for coming. If not, thanks for coming anyway.
I am Derek - a Kiwi who in June 2007, set off on a 4 1/2 month sortie around Europe via the USA, and set up this blog so that friends, family and randoms could keep track of where I had been to, and of the shenanigans I inevitably got up to.
The trip inspired me to keep travelling and directly following it, I spent the next seven years living in London, which was a fantastic base from which to continue my travels and thus the travelling continued unaba... full info