5 Reasons to visit southern Norway
Visitors to Norway often rush straight to Oslo, bergen or Stavanger. But southern Norway is a special place of history, culture and scenery
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Living a Nordic Life
Welcome to Living A Nordic Life, helping you live a Nordic Life, wherever you are.
From my home in southern Norway I'd love to share my Nordic lifestyle, cooking and surroundings with you, and show you how I have discovered that you don't need to live in Norway to enjoy and embrace a Nordic lifestyle and way of living.
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 153 min read
Do Scandinavians wear shoes inside?
Do Scandinavians really always take their shoes off? It's a hot debate and if you are visiting Scandinavia it's definitely worth knowing
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Velkommen Desember
Welcome December! Let's look at what December in the Nordics brings and some of the traditions we'll be exploring more in the month ahead.
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 16, 20233 min read
Summer on the southern Norwegian Coast
Join me for a little Scandinavian escapism and a journey along the southern coast of Norway
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 9, 20233 min read
The Harryhandel, some Modern Norwegian culture
I want to tell you about a bit of modern Norwegian culture that you have probably never heard of unless you live in Norway or Sweden. ...
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Fiona McKinna
Aug 5, 20225 min read
Shopping in a Norwegian Supermarket
Supermarkets in other countries are always exciting. Would you like to join me on a virtual shopping trip to a Norwegian supermarket?
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Fiona McKinna
Jul 26, 20225 min read
Edvard Munch, A Less Tortured Side to the Artist
Edvard Munch is one of Norway's most celebrated artists for his striking and memorable art. There is much more to him than the Scream
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Fiona McKinna
Jun 26, 20223 min read
7 Ways To Experience Scandinavia at Home
Bring a little piece of Scandinavia to your everyday.
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 12, 20214 min read
10 Norwegian Finds to Carry Home
Let's daydream for a moment about travelling once again. This fun post is about the things I'd bring home from Norway if I was a visitor
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Fiona McKinna
May 15, 20212 min read
Beautiful Bunads, Norwegian National Costume
Bunads (Norwegian national dress) are an important part of Norwegian cultural heritage and take a huge amount of skill to make.
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 31, 20212 min read
Påskekrim, The Norwegian Detective Fest
Påskekrim is not the cosy, hygge Nordic activity you'd expect at Easter, but something completely different...
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 23, 20213 min read
Hyttelivet, More Than Just a Trip to the Cabin
Hyttelivet or the cabin life is an integral part of Nordic living and something that Norwegians cherish. See my tips for your own hytteliv
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 16, 20213 min read
Stavkirke, The Iconic Norwegian Stave Church
Norwegian stave churches are a mix of fairy tale and gothic novel. They are striking and menacing, but beautiful.
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Fiona McKinna
Mar 2, 20212 min read
For the love of wool!
The love of wool in Norway is seeing no signs of ever waning. Wol is warm, versatile and reliable and keeps you warm in the coldest climes
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 16, 20214 min read
Friluftsliv, Your Life Outdoors
Friluftsliv is the word used in the Nordic countries to describe life outdoors. Being outside in nature is hugely important here.
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 8, 20213 min read
How to Do Winter Like a Norwegian
The Norwegians really now how to enjoy winter. I have some tips to help you enjoy it too.
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Fiona McKinna
Feb 3, 20212 min read
Blåsmesse on the Primstav
Blåsmesse is a special day on the Nordic Primstav that falls on 3 February
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 27, 20212 min read
Turmat, the Special Food for Trips
Turmat is food that can be enjoyed on trips. It's easy to carry, but filling and fun. Here are a few tips to inspire you
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 19, 20212 min read
The Power of the Dugnad
The Norwegian dugnad is a voluntary activity that holds a special place in Norwegian culture
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Fiona McKinna
Jan 12, 20211 min read
Midtvinter, Midwinters Day
Midwinters Day on the primstav is marked by the symbol of the bear. You must be cautious not to wake it!!
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