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Let women jump: Oslo’s Holmenkollen Ski Jump and the Gender Debate
Blog: Sophie's World - 7 March 2010
Earlier this week, Holmenkollen Ski Jump, possibly Oslo's best known attraction, reopened. The old ski jump from 1892 was torn down in 2008 to make room for a new, improved hill to be ready for the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.Let women jump: Oslo’s Holmenkollen Ski Jump and the Gender Debate is a post from: Sophie's World
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Off to neverland
Blog: Murmurs from a foriegn land. - 3 March 2010
So I am leaving Oslo. Its been a few days, but after wasting a bit on accom and food/beer I’m kinda glad. Its an early start to the day, really early. I have a 7am flight so off to the airport to be there by 6am. The walk is fricken cold, but its cool to [...]
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A guide to seeing the Northern Lights
Blog: 501 Places - 2 March 2010
Seeing the aurora borealis for the first time is one of my most vivid memories. We were staying in the Shetland Islands, around 100 miles north of the Scottish mainland, and had returned to our cottage after dinner. It was just before midnight, and being early April it was still bitterly cold when the wind [...]A guide to seeing the Northern Lights is a post from: 501 Places
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PhotoFriday: Svalbard – Seal slipping off an ice floe
Blog: Sophie's World - 12 February 2010
Seal – Esmark Glacier, Svalbard The picture was taken on a relatively warm June day. We were on our way to Barentsburg, the last Russian outpost in the islands, and sailed past the Esmark Glacier. This seal was staring at our boat for a while; then (probably thinking we weren’t that exciting) decided to slip into [...]PhotoFriday: Svalbard – Seal slipping off an ice floe is a post from: Sophie's World
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My three best kept travel secrets
Blog: Sophie's World - 8 February 2010
I’m in a bit of a dilemma. Terri from Europe Up Close has invited me to join in the fun and games at Tripbase and nominate my 3 best kept travel secrets. The dilemma? Well, the world is overflowing with gems, so how do I choose only 3? I begin making a list. A long list! [...]My three best kept travel secrets is a post from: Sophie's World
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PhotoFriday: Norway
Blog: Sophie's World - 5 February 2010
Making a snow sphinx right outside the door Here are a few NileGuides on how to enjoying Oslo in winter. There should be something for all here, whether you want fun in the snow for the whole family or a quick break for two, 4 relaxing, romantic days or a more active few days (but [...]PhotoFriday: Norway is a post from: Sophie's World
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Lady in Oslo
Blog: A Lady in London - 1 February 2010
When I arrived in Oslo it was nine degrees Celsius outside. Waiting on the platform for the high-speed train to take me to the city center, I pulled the giant hood of my jacket over my head to keep warm. Wasn’t this supposed to be August?
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12 fave hotels of 2009
Blog: Sophie's World - 12 January 2010
Still summarizing 2009, here – in no particular order – are my favourite sleeps of last year: 1. In February/March, I spent a long weekend in London and got a very good deal at Rydges Kensington Plaza on Gloucester Road. Nice hotel in a great location – a short walking distance from the museums, Hyde [...]12 fave hotels of 2009 is a post from: Sophie's World
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PhotoFriday - Home for Christmas
Blog: Sophie's World - 25 December 2009
Opening the door in February, this is what met the eye. Same today. The kids are out making a snow sphinx; a typical first day of Christmas!
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My City Celebrates: Oslo
Blog: Sophie's World - 15 December 2009
National Geographic’s Intelligent Traveler blog is hosting a holiday series called My City Celebrates. Again, I was inspired, so heeere’s Oslo! Holmenkollen March 2009 My City Celebrates: Oslo When I need a dose of holiday cheer, I always take in a concert with Sølvguttene (The Silver Boys). The best place to grab a cup of cocoa after a vigorous [...]
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Weekly photo - Wintry Drammen
Blog: Sophie's World - 12 December 2009
Bragernes Church This is how Drammen looked in February - and should look in December. Not quite there yet.
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Weekly photo - Svalbard
Blog: Sophie's World - 1 December 2009
Seal - Esmark Glacier, Svalbard Oslo is crisp and sunny today. Last night’s snowfall all but vanished by noon. Not so on Svalbard, where noon temperatures are forecasted to be - 10° C tomorrow and -18° on Thursday.
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Oslo or Copenhagen - where will Obama be?
Blog: Sophie's World - 22 November 2009
Oslo and Copenhagen are both in the headlines these days; Oslo for being the venue of the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony on 10 December, and Copenhagen for hosting the United Nations Climate Conference 09 on 7 - 18 December. Oslo’s Frogner Park and Copenhagen’s Tivoli The question is, where will Obama be? [...]
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I Heart My City: Oslo
Blog: Sophie's World - 10 November 2009
National Geographic’s Intelligent Travel blog hosts a series called I Heart My City. Time to show off Oslo a bit, I think. It’s not all about expensive beer, ya know! You’ll find links to many of the sites on the Nat’l Geo blog post. Fabulous photo of Oslo Opera House by Nebbdyret on flickr Oslo is My [...]
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Oslo on a budget!
Blog: Sophie's World - 11 October 2009
Oslo may be the world’s most expensive city, but it is possible to enjoy this beautiful Scandinavian capital on a budget - even free. Have a look at NileGuide’s Family-friendly Oslo - on a budget. Oslo Opera House
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Reindeer, Rain and Rivers
Blog: Timothy Allen on BBC Earth - 29 September 2009
Abbie Trayler-Smith joins the Sami people of northern Norway
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Baltic Boating Part 7: Oslo
Blog: Bec and John in the UK - 13 September 2009
After another delicious Day At Sea we steamed up the Oslofjord to Norway's capital. By sea is definitely the best way to approach Oslo; virtually every passenger on our boat was glued to the stunning views of the lush green valley-sides dotted with impossibly-cute wooden cottages. If there had been a Norwegian estate agent on board he would have done very well out of our boat that morning!
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Saturday Guest Post: Norsk Folkemuseum in Oslo
Blog: Atlas Parasite - 25 July 2009
Submitted by: Sofia Kasviki Athens, Greece Scandinavia has always been considered more advanced than the rest of Europe, and Norway is indeed more advanced. Not only because the average salary is almost three times the salary of an employee anywhere close to the Mediterranean, but also because the Norwegian culture of the last two centuries has moved humanity [...]Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)
