Introduction to Oslo Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway, seconded by the also popular Bergen. It was founded as a city at the end of the Viking Age in 1040 under the name Ánslo, and established as a kaupstad or trading place in 1048 by Harald Hardrada. It is considered a global city and was ranked several […]
London is an endless culinary field. Being a multicultural megacity has its advantages, and even though the UK is not known as a foodie country, the capital has a huge variety of options of any kind (check our Best World Restaurants in London by Country post!). Pastries are not the exception, and cinnamon buns have
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Introduction to Bergen Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway after the national capital Oslo. The city centre and northern neighbourhoods are on Byfjorden, ‘the city fjord’, and the city is surrounded by mountains; Bergen is known as the “city of seven mountains“. The city is an international centre for aquaculture, shipping, the offshore petroleum industry and
What is it? The Fløibanen is a funicular railway in the Norwegian city of Bergen. It connects the city centre with the mountain of Fløyen, with its mountain walks and magnificent views of the city. It is one of Bergen’s major tourist attractions and one of Norway’s most visited attractions. The line is 844 m (2,769 ft) long, covers a height difference of 302 m (991 ft), and
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Pubs are an integral part of British culture, offering a cosy and convivial atmosphere where friends, families and strangers come together to share stories and enjoy pints and traditional food. Although this cultural attachment to pubs is known, for ex-pats like us was still a surprise, as not many countries have it. On top of
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Lamma Island is a charming and laid-back island located southwest of Hong Kong Island known for its scenic hiking trails, beautiful beaches, vibrant village atmosphere, and diverse culinary offerings. The ferry takes only 30 minutes from Central so it is very easy to reach. The island is car-free and hosts a few beautiful hiking trails. The
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We heard about Allston by chance. Sometimes we do search for hipster areas or independent/indie places to visit when we travel, but this one does not come up easily. So it’s not often included in the to-do lists, like Williamsburg in New York City or Shoreditch in London. When you are in Boston you normally
Many people use Da Nang simply as a stop or hub to get to -arguably- the most popular town in Vietnam, Hoi An. However; after including Da Nang in our itinerary across Vietnam and spending two nights there, we totally recommend it. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Introducing Da Nang Da
Hong Kong really seems like a mix of London (it looks very British as it was part of the Empire/country for a long time) and New York (due to its Geography, as it comprises a few different islands) but it also has hills/mountains and an abundance of skyscrapers. It is often defined as a blend of Eastern and
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