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With a population of only 300,000, Iceland can feel like the most isolated place on earth, yet its capital Reykjavik, is only a three-hour flight from London and just under six from New York.
Reykjavik is relaxed and welcoming, yet possesses a cultural life that holds its own against other European capitals. Most buildings are built simple and low to beat the North Atlantic winds. However, the city is also graced with grand civic architecture inspired by Iceland’s natural beauty, such as the soaring central tower of Hallgrímskirkja.
Many of the country’s most popular sights are within easy reach of Reykjavík. Immerse yourself in the spirit of Iceland, at the Blue Lagoon. Then spend a day or two in The Golden Circle, an area which encompasses three of Iceland’s greatest natural wonders; Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir Geothermal Field, and Gullfoss.
Iceland’s main ring road strings together an endless series of epic landscapes. Less than two hours drive east of Reykjavik are two of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Continue eastward towards Vík, Iceland’s southern-most village, where you’ll find the dramatic landscapes of Black Beach, Reynisdrangar, and Dyrholaey. Follow the ring road for another two hours into the ethereal light of Jökulsárlón Lake, where icebergs break away from Europe’s largest glacier and float for years before tumbling out to sea.
Head north and feel the earth rumble at Europe’s mightiest waterfall, Dettifoss. Then explore the Myvatn region, a tranquil lake surrounded by nature in all its violent beauty. Take a careful walk through the boiling landscape of Namafjall, lose yourself amid the lava pillars of Dimmuborgir, and peer into the caldera of Krafla Volcano.
Known as the Capital of the North, Akureyri is the perfect place to warm up and enjoy some creature comforts, before heading off into the wilds again. In Iceland, every side road is a story waiting to unfold. So come, and live your own Icelandic story, it’s one you’ll keep telling for the rest of your days.
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May 17 in Norway
Celebrating Constitution Day (May 17th) in Oslo, Norway. Witnessed one of the coolest (and longest) parades in the world and found the festivities truly touching. Honestly, everyone needs to visit Norway just to witness a national holiday done right.
A Secret Island Restaurant, Hidden From The City Buzz | Table Tales: OSLO
Just minutes from the Oslo buzz, on a small island in the fjord, hides a gastronomic tavern where Ann Lee ended up after New York, Tokyo and London couldn't make her stay.
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Lillestrøm, Norway
February 2017
Norsk Kjøretøyhistorisk Museum | Norwegian Car and Transport Museum Lillehammer Norway
This museum is unfortunately closed. I visited it just a few months before they closed it and you can see some really nice and rare cars in this image gallery.
Ever heard of car brands like Fossum, Norsk Automobil & Vognfabrik (1907), Mustad (1917) or Troll? We assume that they are now at the new museum that has opened in Fåberg north of Lillehammer, Norsk Vegmuseum (Norwegian Road Museum).
The following were exhibited 2015:
-Oldsmobile Curved Dash, 1904
-Fossum, 1906
-Norsk Automobil & Vognfabrik, 1907
-Dodge Model 30, 1916
-Mustad, 1917 / 1927
-Walker Electric, 1917
-Bjering, 1919-1920
-Studebaker Big Six Touring, 1920
-Hanomag “Kommisbrot” | “army loaf” | “soldaterstump”, 1924
-Citroën B10, 1925
-Chandler Touring, 1926
-Packard 426, 1927
-Austin Seven Chummy, 1928
-Avon Standard Sport Special, 1929
-A/S C. Geijer & Co, Oslo, 1923-1930
-Strømmen Dodge, 1935
-Gax-M20 Pobeda, 1956
-Troll prototype, 1956
-Troll, 1956
-Fordson tractor, 1930?
Photos taken by Kristian Adolfsson.
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Lillestrøm -Norway
The name means the little [part of] Strøm, Strøm being the name of an old and large farm (Old Norse: straumr, which also meant stream as well..
Lillestrøm's history dates back to the times river powered sawmills came into use for the production of building materials. Later Lillestrøm got its own steam sawmill which laid the base for the development of the area which became the town. The area was, by and large, a moss covered swamp-like area, at the time considered almost uninhabitable. However, the almost non-existent property values were judged to be a fair exchange and so the workers started living and settling in the area around the sawmill, and Lillestrøm was born.
On January 1, 1908, Lillestrøm became a municipality of its own, having been split from Skedsmo. At that time Lillestrøm municipality had a population of 4,351. On 1 January 1962 the two municipalities were reunited under the name Skedsmo. Before the merger Lillestrøm municipality had a population of 10,840.
Lillestrøm train station
As of 1997, Lillestrøm is a city in its own right. Since then, Lillestrøm holds an annual 4 day city fair, which is entirely free of charge. It includes music by high profile Norwegian artists on several outdoor stages, food, retail business exhibitions and thrill rides en masse. Everything is held in Lillestrøm's main street and the connecting streets, which is reserved for pedestrians for the occasion.God bless all
My year in Norway - my new home
2. video about my year in Bergen, Norway.
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I tried to show you a bit of my new hometown, Bergen. Nearly everything was shot by hand.
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Haugesund a quick look
Take a quick look at Haugesund. It has two main attractions, the buildings on the waterfront, and the buildings not on the waterfront. Then there are the shops which don't open early. See the film.
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Catching Puffins, ep.1
Mykines is the westernmost point on The Faroe Islands. Ten people live here year round, and I am invited to hunt puffins the traditional way. Do take a look at the playlist with the other episodes: