Verdens Ende, which translates to "the world's end," has a dramatic connotation. But what does it actually mean? It is a popular tourist attraction located at the southernmost tip of the island

in the 1900s there were several paper mills along the banks of the river Drammenselva. they were a major part of the industrial development and growth of the ci

this is my contribution to #FungiFriday by @ewkaw it has been a very dry summer this year here so there is not much point in going in the forest again in search

Checking in from France! A few weeks ago, when I found out that my next unloading would be in Norway and that I would also be spending the weekend there, a big smile appeared on my face. Norway is one

there's a lovely safe harbor on the east side of Larviksfjord, just by the mouth of the Lågen River. The both the popular marina and the harbor are called Hølen

Greetings friends, travelers, and community! When we travel, we don’t just head directly to our destination. We take it easy and stop at any interesting spots along the way. Sometimes these stops happen

the inner harbor here has a canal that is man made. it doesn't connect to anything but instead provides docking space for the traditional wooden boats we call s

Greetings, friends, travelers, and community. Recently, the Minnehallen, also known as the Seamen’s Memorial Hall in Stavern, celebrated its 100th anniversary. This historical monument is a striking

it was a beautiful summer day, a little windy but otherwise ideal for a walk out on the rocky Norwegian coast. for those who enjoy rugged wild terrain the coast

They can be pointed or dome-shaped, and their base may be round, elliptical, triangular, or elongated. A visit to Mølen Geopark reveals yet another facet of nature. Greetings, friends, travelers, and

reflections on pools of water in the forest are prone to collecting diverse natural debris on the surface. from a distance though there is clearly some specs an

it is still some weeks before acorns mature here but i like the looks of these immature ones. i took the first two shots at the end of July. these sessile oak _

at Fredriksvern Verft there are four huge wooden wharf sheds from the mid 1700s built very close together with only a narrow passage between them. while the facades are painted

Hello, friends, travelers, and members of the community! I hope you are all doing well and enjoying beautiful moments with your loved ones. Today’s post is about Fredrikstad, a topic I started discussing

Hello, friends, and community greetings! I hope you all are doing well and having a good time with your loved ones. Today is Wednesday, and I invite you to walk with me in the foggy atmosphere around the

August 1, 2026 marked 100 years since the opening of the Seamen's Memorial Hall overlooking the sea here in Stavern.

If I told you about a river flowing vigorously and thunderously, creating an incredible waterfall in the center of a town, would you believe me? Yes, you have to, this is spectacular Norway, where nature

yesterday, August 1, 2026 marked 100 years since the opening of the Seamen's Memorial Hall overlooking the sea here in Stavern. "_The Seamen’s Memorial Hall is

Most of our hikes are in our local area of Vestfold. My husband enjoys exploring the diverse nature along the coast, so I try to join him whenever I can. Each time, we discover new places with many exciting

extensive road travel in western Norway inevitably involves the need to cross a fjord or two at some point. recently bridges and tunnels have been built in many