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  • Christmas market in Trondheim. Photo: Inbovi

    Norwegian Christmas miracles

    After the Second World War, Norway decided to repay their British allies with a very special annual Christmas gift – a tree. On the first Thursday in December, a huge Christmas tree is lit in London’s Trafalgar Square, radiating its Yuletide joy in all directions. What you might not know, is that the tree has travelled all the way from Nordmarka outside of Oslo. Yes, in Norway.

  • Brekkestø, a typical, charming Southern Norway village. Photo: Vidar Moløkken/VisitNorway.com

    The march of the Norwegians - Hot summer vibes in Southern Norway

    The secret's out. For decades Norwegians have flocked to the country's ultimate summer destination - Sørlandet, or Southern Norway. Sørlandet is often referred to as the Norwegian riviera, mainly because of it's warm and sunny weather, beautiful beaches and charming towns and villages.