A new classic Christmas story, enchantingly illustrated with with extraordinary fairytale photographs that will have readers of all ages believing in the magic of Christmas. This is the book you'll look forward to bring out for the holiday season, year after year. Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa's elves. So she leaves a note for her family and helps her elderly...
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The Arctic Challenge Junior TAC JR Dates and Destinations
Eat healthy, be a kid and play, have fun in the snow with your friends -do you take the challenge? The Arctic Challenge Junior is a event and concept that aims to promote a healthy childhood and its' a chance for kids 8 to 12 years to snowboard alongside some of the greatest names currently on the winter sports scene, even Terje Håkonsen himself. And it's all for free. Rider: Ben Ferguson...
Read moreLapland -so much more than Santa Claus and Rudolph the Reindeer
Santa Claus, "Tomte" or "Nisse" aside... True magic lies in the nature -especially when in Lapland, high above the Arctic Circle. Experience the Nordic wilderness the authentic way; Go on a Husky adventure, dog sledging through a snow white mountain landscape, go on a Snowmobile Safari over frozen lakes, eat traditional Sami stews around the bonfire before a good nights sleep on reindeer skin in...
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Family Winter Holiday in Norway – Top 5 Ski destinations
Are you dreaming of a week of winter wonderland and family fun outdoors, hot chocolate and evenings spent in front of the log fire? Why not consider some of the most fabulous ski resorts in Scandinavia? Scandinavians are known for being family oriented, for their tall mountains and snowy winters. All you'll need to create that memorable winter family holiday. You've probably heard that all...
Read moreSummer in the City, Tjuvholmen and Astrup Fearnley Museum in Oslo
Nothing is more inviting than the capital of Norway, on a sunny day in Oslo. Modern architecture, deep blue ocean, a vibrant marina with its new city beach, lots of high class restaurants and small cafes, all with outdoor seating. Pop in to the stunning Astrup Fearnley Museum for a cultural experience or head into the shopping streets to source Scandinavian design. Oslo is relaxed, modern and...
Read moreMoose safari and enchanting waterfalls in Norwegian alps, Hemsedal.
August and the month of holiday is soon approaching. If you haven't decided what to do yet we thought we'd recommend going to Hemsedal in Norway, for a adventurous and active family holiday. Renown for being one of the top ski resorts in Northern Europe, the mountain settlement is well worth a visit in the summer too. Mountain hiking for the family in Hemsedal. Where to stay: There's still...
Read moreSeaside Restaurants from the Great Gatsby times in and around Oslo
In the times of the roaring 20's and the Great Gatsby soon to launch in cinemas, you can't help to admire fashion and design from the decadent times of the 20's and the 30's. In fact Oslo, the capital of Norway boots of several charming seaside landmarks with historic flair. These places offers an exceptional recreational seaside experience, for the whole family. Ingierstrand Bad Ingierstrand Bad...
Read moreVisit Norway – Family Summer Holiday in the land of the Fjords
Norway, with its name meaning “the path to the North", is known for the Fjords and the Midnight Sun. With a sparsly population of 5,000,000, Norway offers peacefulness and endless of unspoilt nature; A rugged coastline with thousands of islands, and deep fjords. The fjords dramatically cut into the land and were flooded by the sea following the end of the Ice Age. Today Norway have the world's...
Read moreThe Oslo Fjord -amazing beach and boat life
The sun is shining, the sea is glittering, there are hot dogs sizzling in all sizes and flavours on the barbecue. It's summer in the Oslo Fjord. Whilst the parents catch up over the barbecue all the children busy themselves by jumping into the clear blue sea of salty water from a giant slide. Then later, after som lunch, they will all be heading out with the boat for some "tube racing". This...
Read moreA family mountain hike in Norefjell Norway
So this is what we've been up to lately, mountain hiking with family in Norefjell Norway. Mostly sunshine, lots of fresh air and crystal clear mounting waterfalls. The girls are truly enjoying themselves -and so am I. Norefjell, Norway is located approx 1 hour outside Oslo. Norefjell is one of the best ski resorts in Norway and are famous for hosting the Winter Olympics in 1952. But the summer...
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