No doubt the Norwegian capital city of Oslo has green ambitions. With 343 lakes inside the city borders and over half of its municipality covered by forests and parks, Oslo truly is a green city; Its politicians are set on making it not just naturally green, but an environmentally conscious one too: A hugely...
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In the recent years a whole host of organic bakeries and local-food eateries have cropped up around the city. Here are our recommendations, along with a map of where to find them in Oslo.
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I recently came across a site called www.skepticalscience.com through an article in the New York Times. Skeptical Science is run by Australian John Cook, takes a refreshingly skeptical view on the climate skeptics. Perhaps the most useful feature is the list of science-based responses to the most popular assertions made by climate skeptics. According...
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What once was a fishing factory has been transformed into a hotspot for the local islanders as well as for the tourists, kayak-curious and seasoned kayakers who take the opportunity to see one of the most beautiful parts of Norway the way it should be explored - by sea. Just off the mainland coast...
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We came across this interesting video on why you shouldn't buy bottled water - it's well worth having a look. If you're not a fan of tap water you can now get filter bottles, such as the Hydros bottle or the 321 water bottle.
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Romsdal Active is a small family business: Vidar Ebbestad and his son are the owners, canoe guides and guesthouse hosts. A life-long canoe enthusiast, Vidar has paddled canoes pretty much all over the world, including the Amazon, but eventually decided to settle back in Norway by the small but beautiful river Istra in Romsdal....
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There are a lot of terms used for different 'types' of tourism, and it's easy to get confused. That's why we've published this no-nonsense guide to the different types of tourism. We hope this helps making everything a little bit clearer!
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Rendalen is the place you’ll love if you like the non-tourist experience. Unlike the larger tourism destinations (like the nearby town of Trysil), Rendalen prides itself on being a collection of local, small-scale tourism operators who each bring their own activities and specialties, but who collectively provide a completely genuine Norwegian experience. Setting the pace,...
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Hardangervidda Fjellguiding is, as many of the ecotourism operators are, a small one-(wo)man seasonal venture. Her main seasons are summer and winter, when she arranges treks in the mountains for small groups: On foot during the summer, and on cross-country skis and ‘truger’ (Norwegian snow shoes) during the winter. EVALUATION Overall, Hardagervidda Fjellguiding is a small,...
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Globally there are over 80 different programmes that aim to encourage good environmental practices and resource management. There are certifications schemes available for almost any industry, not just the tourism industry, so keep an eye out for the products and services that don one of the symbols. In Norway, you are likely to come...
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