From Stavanger to Odda: Ryfylke
On Day 3 of our Norwegian Adventure, it was time to hit the road for some real long distance driving. Having spent the night in Stavanger followed by a giant […]
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Old Stavanger by Night
Stavanger is Norway’s third largest city, and fourth largest by population. It is also known as the country’s oil capital, home to energy behemoth Statoil and numerous off-shore drilling sites. […]
The Pulpit Rock
The Pulpit Rock, or Preikestolen (literally Preacher’s Chair), is one of the most popular natural tourist attractions in Norway. Located about an hour and a half from the city of […]
Out and About: Oslo
Our trip to Norway begins and ends in Oslo, the capital and most populous city in the country. With the centre located at the base of Oslofjord, Oslo county and […]
The Norwegian Roadtrip Adventure
Summer is nearly officially over but not without one more adventure trip. Hot on the heels of the Faroe Islands Adventure last year, I’ve just returned from a 11-day roadtrip in […]
Ottawa and Parliament Hill
Set on a hill overlooking the Ottawa River, the buildings of the Parliament of Canada are the political and cultural heart of the nation’s capital. Built in dramatic Gothic-revival style […]
Canada’s Cold War Museum: The Diefenbunker
Located in Carp, a quiet rural farming community some 30 minutes west of Ottawa, is one of Canada’s most unusual buildings. Built in total secrecy at the height of the […]
Going To Jail: Kingston Penitentiary
Kingston Penitentiary, also known as Kingston Pen or simply “KP”, is a former maximum security prison located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the city of Kingston. From its […]
