Norway fun facts

Oslo header
10 Sep

12 Awesome Facts about Oslo

Oslo is easily one of the most interesting and beautiful cities in Europe – maybe, period. Yet, many of us do not realise just how incredible the capital of Norway is! There are tons of great reasons to head to the north of Europe on a city break – and while we only have limited …
soldiers fighting in world war 2
20 Jan

15 Interesting Facts about WW2

Known as the Second Great War, World War II – or WW2 for short – is regarded as one of the most devastating conflicts of the past few centuries. It’s infamous for having started on the back of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party’s rise to power in Germany, their persecution and murder of Jewish …
interesting facts about Norway
21 Nov

12 Nice Facts About Norway

Norway is one of the most popular Scandinavian countries for tourists, and the citizens seem to love it here, too! It’s widely regarded as one of the happiest places on Earth – move aside, Disneyland! Norway is the land of Vikings, longboats, and a taxation system that seems to serve the citizens well! There’s more …
Facts about Northern Lights
10 Oct

17 Nifty Facts About The Northern Lights

The natural world really is amazing – and one of the most popular sights in the northern hemisphere is Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights! These fantastic, colourful light cascades can only be spotted in the sky in specific locations – it’s a dream vacation for many people north and south! Even if you regularly …
Map of Europe
29 Aug

15 Excellent Facts About Europe

Spanning 400 million square miles, Europe is a temperate continent in the northern hemisphere and home to 741 million people, incredible history and diverse destinations that are on many people’s bucket lists. Here are some fun facts about Europe to bring you up to speed… 1. Where does Europe get its name from? Europe was …
facts about the north sea
12 Jun

14 Nautical Facts About The North Sea

As dangerous as it is bountiful, the North Sea might pique your interest for a number of reasons. On the smaller side, it makes up for it by being a renewable energy producing gem and is valued for its abundance of fish and its unique tourism. A true Jack of all Trades, the North Sea …
Facts about Scandinavia
19 Jan

36 Splendid Facts About Scandinavia

Scandinavia – a frosty landscape that fascinates many people all over the world. It’s home to reindeer, coffee, traditional knitwear – you name it. It traditionally makes up the landscape of at least three ‘Nordic’ countries, but the term is used a little more loosely in the main. It’s a fascinating part of the world, …